Ella Billing facts for kids
Elna (Ella) Billing (1869–1921) was a Swedish woman who worked hard for women's rights. She was a suffragist, meaning she believed women should have the right to vote. Ella started by helping a women's voting rights group in Kristianstad. Later, she traveled all over Sweden, even to the far north, to start new groups that supported women's right to vote. She also wrote articles about voting rights for a special magazine called Rösträtt för kvinnor (Votes for Women). Ella was a very good speaker, especially for the Stockholm part of the National Association for Women's Suffrage.
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Who Was Ella Billing?
Ella Billing was an important person in Sweden's fight for women's right to vote. She helped many women join the movement and made sure their voices were heard.
Ella's Early Life and Work
Ella Wulff was born in Färlöv, Skåne, Sweden, on March 26, 1869. Her parents were Nils Oredsson Wulff and Johanna Karlsdotter. She grew up with her brothers and sisters in a simple home. In 1897, she married Johan Albert Billing. They had two children together.
For a while, Ella worked as a teacher in Kristianstad. She also joined a local board that helped people in need. She cared a lot about young people and worked hard to support them. While in Kristianstad, she was an active member of the local group that worked for women's voting rights.
Fighting for Women's Right to Vote
In 1912, Ella and her family moved to Stockholm. There, Ella spent even more time working for women's voting rights. She traveled across Sweden, gathering signatures from people who supported the cause. She also helped set up many local groups for women's suffrage.
Spreading the Word Across Sweden
In 1913, Ella's trips to groups in northern Sweden got a lot of attention. She wrote articles for the Rösträtt för kvinnor magazine. One of her articles was about the voting rights group in Luleå. She praised the leader of that group, Märta Bucht, for her great work.
Making a Difference in Stockholm
From 1915, Ella Billing was chosen to be a member of the Stockholm City Council for a short time. This meant she helped make decisions for the city. She was also the leader of the Stockholm part of the Swedish Women's Citizens' Association. This group helped women get more involved in their communities.
Ella Billing passed away in Stockholm on December 22, 1921. She was buried in Kristianstad's Östra Cemetery. Her work helped women in Sweden gain the right to vote and be active citizens.
