Annie Besant

1 October 1847-20 September 1933.

Theosophist, woman’s rights activist, writer and orator; supporter of Irish and Indian self government. Involved in the London matchgirls strike of 1888 and the London Dock Strike (1889).

Friendly with Edward Aveling and William Morris.

Member of the London School Board 1888-91 Tower Hamlets.

Article in Wikipedia.