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Katharine (Kate) Louisa Russell, Viscountess Amberley (nee Stanley, 1844-1874)

Katharine (Kate) Louisa Russell, Viscountess Amberley (nee Stanley, 1844-1874)


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Katharine (Kate) Louisa Russell, Viscountess Amberley (nee Stanley, 1844-1874)

Katharine (Kate) Louisa Russell, Viscountess Amberley (nee Stanley, 1844-1874), British suffragist and early advocate of birth control. She was a daughter of Edward Stanley, British politician, and mother of the philosopher Bertrand Russell. Date: circa 1860s

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This photograph captures the youthful charm and intellectual spirit of Katharine Louisa Russell, Viscountess Amberley (nee Stanley) (1844-1874), a trailblazing British suffragist and early advocate for women's rights and birth control. Daughter of the prominent British politician Edward Stanley, and mother of the renowned philosopher Bertrand Russell, Lady Amberley was a leading figure in the liberal and progressive circles of the Victorian era. The photograph, taken in the 1860s, depicts a young and elegant Lady Amberley, adorned with a delicate ribbon choker and a stylish velvet bodice. Her piercing gaze and determined expression convey a sense of determination and conviction, reflecting her commitment to advocating for women's suffrage and reproductive rights. Lady Amberley's activism began in the 1860s when she became involved with the National Society for Women's Suffrage, and later joined the more radical Women's Franchise League. She was a vocal proponent of women's right to vote and equality in all aspects of society. Additionally, she was an early advocate for birth control, recognizing the importance of women having control over their own reproductive health. Despite facing criticism and opposition from conservative forces, Lady Amberley remained steadfast in her beliefs and continued to be a prominent figure in the women's rights movement until her untimely death in 1874 at the age of 30. Her legacy as a suffragist and advocate for women's rights and reproductive freedom continues to inspire and influence feminist activism to this day.

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