Christabel Pankhurst
Christabel Pankhurst was a very influential figure in the suffragette movement in Edwardian Britain, co-leading the Suffragettes of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) with her mother Emmeline.
Christabel Harriette Pankhurst
Political Figure
September 22, 1880
Virgo
February 13, 1958
77
Manchester, England
Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958) was a prominent figure in the Edwardian British suffragette movement, playing a crucial role in the fight for women’s rights. Alongside her mother, Emmeline Pankhurst, she co-led the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), which was known for its militant tactics, mass demonstrations, and hunger strikes. Christabel was the first woman to earn a law degree from the University of Manchester and became a barrister in 1913. Together with her mother, she co-authored the book “The Suffragette Movement,” leaving a lasting impact on Britain’s heritage.
Some of Christabel Pankhurst’s notable accomplishments include:
1. Co-founding the WSPU and directing its militant activities.