Emily Davison

Why Is Emily Davison Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Emily Wilding Davison was an English suffragette who fought for votes for women in Britain in the early twentieth century. A member of the Women's Social and Political Union and a militant fighter for her cause, she was arrested on nine occasions, went on hunger strike seven times and was force-fed on forty-nine occasions. She died after being hit by King George V's horse Anmer at the 1913 Derby when she walked onto the track during the race.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Emily Davison?

Emily Davison is affiliated with the following schools:

• Royal Holloway, University of London