Johanna Vogt facts for kids

Johanna Sophia Wilhelmine Caroline Vogt (born June 16, 1862 – died March 12, 1944) was an important German woman who worked for equal rights. She was a suffragette, which means she believed women should have the right to vote. Johanna Vogt was also the very first woman to join the city council of Kassel in 1919.

Johanna Vogt's Early Work

Johanna Vogt was a pioneer for women in politics. When she joined the city council in Kassel, it was a big step forward. This showed that women could also help make important decisions for their city.

Helping Shape the Church

From 1922 to 1923, Johanna Vogt played another important role. She was part of a special group that helped create a new set of rules for the regional church in Hessen-Cassel. This group had six members, and Johanna was the only woman among them. They worked to bring different Christian churches together under one new constitution.

Remembering Johanna Vogt

Johanna Vogt passed away during a bombing raid in Berlin on March 12, 1944. To honor her memory and her important work, a street in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe is named after her. It is called Marbachshöhe.