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Hunger Strike Medal
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Lucy Burns
1879-07-28 – 1966-12-22
Life & Legacy
Lucy Burns (July 28, 1879 – December 22, 1966) was an American suffragist and women's rights advocate. She was a passionate activist in the United States and the United Kingdom, who joined the militant suffragettes. Burns was a close friend of Alice Paul, and together they ultimately formed the National Woman's Party.
Occupation & Career
teacher, suffragist, feminist
Education
University of Oxford; Columbia University; Yale University; Vassar College; Packer Collegiate Institute
Faith & Community
Catholic Church
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Hunger Strike Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Hunger Strike Medal
Church
Catholic Church
Organizations & Memberships
National Woman's Party · Silent Sentinels · Women's Social and Political Union
Education & Institutions
Columbia University · Packer Collegiate Institute · University of Oxford · Vassar College · Yale University
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Faith Community
Catholic Church
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q451583 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q451583 — wikidata View source
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