Mary Wollstonecraft (apr 27, 1759 – sep 10, 1797)
Description:
A prominent English writer and philosopher who advocated for women's rights and education during the Enlightenment era. Her most famous work, "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" (1792), challenged the societal norms of the time that limited women's roles and opportunities. She argued that women are naturally rational beings and should be educated and have equal rights with men.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 27, 1759
sep 10, 1797
~ 38 years