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Josephine Butler
About
British feminist and social reformer fighting to end child prostitution (1828–1906)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Josephine Butler
- Born
- 1828-04-13
- Died
- 1906-12-30
- Occupation
- social worker / editor / activist / writer / women's rights activist / social reformer / suffragist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland / United Kingdom
- Birthplace
- Glendale / Milfield
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseGeorge Butler1852 — 1890
Family
- FatherJohn Grey
- MotherHannah Eliza Annett
- ChildEvangeline Grey Butler
- ChildArthur Stanley Butler
- ChildGeorge Grey Butler
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Notable Works
- The Education and Employment of Women1868 pamphlet by Josephine Butler
Languages
Native language
- English
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q225863 ↗
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