Emmeline Pankhurst's Milestones

Emmeline Pankhurst was a British political activist and leader of the suffragette movement, whose relentless campaigning was pivotal in securing women's right to vote in the United Kingdom.

1858

Birth

Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester, England.

Family July 15, 1858

1879

Marriage to Richard Pankhurst

Married lawyer and women's rights supporter Richard Pankhurst.

Relationship December 18, 1879

1903

Founded WSPU

Founded the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), leading the suffragette movement.

Achievement October 10, 1903

1908

Imprisonments

Imprisoned multiple times for militant suffrage activism.

Other January 1, 1908 - January 1, 1913

1914

World War I efforts

Suspended suffrage activities to support the war effort.

Other August 1, 1914 - November 11, 1918

1918

Women's suffrage achieved

Women over 30 gained the right to vote in the UK.

Achievement February 6, 1918

1928

Death

Emmeline Pankhurst died shortly before women in the UK gained equal voting rights.

Other June 14, 1928