Anne Isabella Robertson facts for kids

Anne Isabella Robertson (born around 1830 – died April 21, 1910) was an important writer. She was also a leading "suffragist" in Ireland. A suffragist is someone who worked to get women the right to vote. She helped change laws and ideas about women's roles.

Anne Isabella Robertson: Champion for Women's Rights

Anne Isabella Robertson was born around 1830. Her father, Major Archibald Robertson, worked to end slavery. He was the president of the African Institute in Paris. This group worked to stop slavery around the world.

Early Efforts for Women's Vote

In 1868, Anne and her sister joined other women. They presented a special request, called a petition. This petition asked for women to have the right to vote. Anne then became a key leader in Ireland's fight for women's suffrage. She gave speeches in cities like Manchester and Birmingham.

Leading the Movement

By 1871, Anne was a very active leader. She became the President of the Irish National Society for Women's Suffrage. She was also the secretary for the Dublin Branch of the Women's Suffrage Society. This shows how dedicated she was to the cause.

Before her suffrage work, Anne wrote books. Her novels explored politics and religious life in Ireland. She also wrote about jobs and opportunities for women. Anne worked with Lydia Becker on a campaign. This campaign aimed to give married women more control over their own property.

Spreading the Message

Anne was known for her powerful speeches. She spoke clearly and strongly about women's right to vote. In 1873, she traveled to Edinburgh. There, she met with other important suffrage leaders. These included Eliza Wigham and members of the Edinburgh National Society for Women's Suffrage.

Her ideas were highly respected. A group called the John Stuart Mill's London Suffrage Society ordered 1,000 copies of her essay. The essay was titled "Women's Needs to be Represented." They wanted to share her ideas widely. Anne Isabella Robertson is seen as one of Ireland's first and most important suffragists. She lived in Sandymount, Dublin, with her sister and mother.

Anne Isabella Robertson's Writings

Anne Isabella Robertson also wrote several books. These books shared her thoughts and stories.

• Myself and My Relatives: A Story Of Home Life (1863)
• A Tipperary Shot in Once A Week, vol 11, October 15 (1864)
• Yaxley and Its Neighborhood: A Novel In Three Volumes (1865)
• The Story of Nelly Dillon, 2vols. (1866)