Clotilde Apponyi facts for kids

Clotilde Apponyi was an important Hungarian woman who worked hard to improve life for other women. She was a strong supporter of women's rights and also served as a diplomat for her country.

Clotilde Apponyi: A Champion for Women

Her Early Life

Clotilde Apponyi was born on December 23, 1867. Her father was Prince Alexander von Dietrichstein-Nikolsburg, an Austrian politician. Her mother was Alexandrine "Aline" von Dietrichstein. In 1897, she married Count Albert Apponyi, who was also a well-known Hungarian politician.

Fighting for Women's Rights

Clotilde Apponyi spent much of her life helping women. She led many groups that supported women.

• From 1908, she was the president of the Klotild association. This group helped women sell their handmade goods and crafts.
• In 1910, she became the president of the Alliance of Hungarian Women's Associations (MNSz). This was a big group that brought many women's organizations together.
• She was also on the board of the Catholic protection society for women starting in 1913.
• Later, in 1930, she led the Maria Dorotea association, which supported women teachers. She was also involved with many other groups that helped people.

As the president of the MNSz, she spoke to the Hungarian parliament in 1912. She asked them to give women the right to vote, which is called women's suffrage. She continued to support this important change in public in 1918.

After World War I, she became a spokesperson for the non-socialist women's groups in Hungary. She spoke out against other groups that had different ideas. In 1929, she protested when someone suggested taking away women's right to run for public office. Later, in 1939, she also spoke against a plan to stop married women from working as civil servants, which are government employees.

Working as a Diplomat

During World War I, Clotilde Apponyi also worked as an unofficial diplomat for Hungary in Switzerland. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in another country.

Later, she served as a sub-delegate to the League of Nations in Geneva from 1928 to 1934. The League of Nations was an early international organization that aimed to promote peace and cooperation between countries. From 1935 to 1937, she was a delegate for Hungary at the League of Nations.

Clotilde Apponyi passed away on September 1, 1942. She is remembered for her dedication to women's rights and her work for Hungary on the international stage.