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Una Duval
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"Love, Honour and not Obey" portrait by Ethel Wright
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Una Harriet Ella Stratford Dugdale
1879 |
| Died | 1975 |
| Alma mater | Cheltenham Ladies College |
| Known for | Suffragette and marriage reformer. |
Una Harriet Ella Stratford Duval (born Dugdale; 1879–1975) was a British suffragette. She also worked to change marriage laws. She became famous for refusing to say "and obey" in her wedding vows. This news was shared across the country.
Early Life of Una Duval
Una was born in 1879. Her father was Commander Edward Stratford Dugdale. Her parents supported the movement for women to get the right to vote. Una went to Cheltenham Ladies' College. She also studied singing in Hanover and Paris. Her uncle, Arthur Peel, was a very important person. He was the Speaker of the House of Commons. This means he led discussions in the British Parliament. Una's family was wealthy. They had five servants and a holiday home near Aberdeen.
Una Duval's Activism
Una Dugdale learned about the suffrage movement from Frank Rutter. This movement worked for women's right to vote. In 1907, she heard Christabel Pankhurst speak. After that, Una traveled with Mrs. Pankhurst. They helped people understand why women should vote. In 1908, Una worked with Helen Fraser in Aberdeen. She spoke to male voters in Newcastle in 1908. She asked them to support women's right to vote.
Una's sister, Marjorie Dugdale, also helped the cause. Marjorie welcomed Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst. This happened when they were released from prison in 1908. On February 24, 1909, Una Dugdale was arrested. She was protesting in Parliament Square. She was trying to make her voice heard at the House of Commons. Una stayed in prison for one month.
In 1909, a painting of Christabel Pankhurst was shown. The artist was Ethel Wright. The painting was part of "The Women's Exhibition." This event was organized by the Women's Social and Political Union. Una Duval bought the painting. It stayed in her family for many years. Now, it is in the National Portrait Gallery in London. From 1909 to 1910, Una joined Mrs. Pankhurst. They went on two tours in Scotland.
