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Mary Wollstonecraft
(1759 - 1797)
English philosopher, historian, and novelist
English philosopher
historian
and novelist
Pioneering English philosopher, historian, and novelist, celebrated as an early advocate for women's rights.
Born in 1759, Mary Wollstonecraft emerged as one of the earliest feminist thinkers by challenging prevailing notions about women's education. Her groundbreaking work "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" argued that women deserve the same fundamental rights and opportunities as men. She also wrote novels, including "Mary: A Fiction", and contributed to various literary journals, showcasing her versatile talent. Wollstonecraft's ideas influenced later generations of suffragists and activists. Despite her untimely death in 1797, her legacy endures as a foundational figure in feminist philosophy and modern gender equality movements.
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Mary Wollstonecraft