Victoria Woodhull
Full Name: Victoria Woodhull
Nationality:
Profession: Civil Rights Activist
Why Famous: The first woman to run for the Presidency of the United States in 1872 as part of the Equal Opportunities Party.
Woodhull was an important activist for women's rights, labour reforms and the freedom to marry, divorce, and bear children without government interference.
Born: September 23, 1838
Star Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Homer, Ohio, USA
Died: June 9, 1927 (aged 88)
Cause of Death: Natural causes
Historical Events in the Life of Victoria Woodhull
- 1872-05-10 Victoria Woodhull becomes 1st woman nominated for US presidency by Equal Rights Party at Apollo Hall, NYC
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