Johanne Rambusch facts for kids

Johanne Rambusch (born in 1865, died in 1944) was an important Danish woman who worked hard for equal rights. She was a feminist, which means she believed women should have the same rights and opportunities as men. She was also a politician, someone who helps make decisions for the country. Johanne Rambusch was a key member of the Danish Social Liberal Party.

Who Was Johanne Rambusch?

Johanne Rambusch was born in Denmark in 1865 and lived until 1944. She became famous for her work in helping women get the right to vote. This movement was called the suffrage movement.

Fighting for Women's Rights

Johanne Rambusch was a co-founder of a group called the Landsforbundet for Kvinders Valgret, which means the Country Association for Women's Suffrage. It was also known as LKV. This group started in 1907. It was one of the main groups in Denmark fighting for women's voting rights.

Leading the Way

Johanne Rambusch was the leader, or chairperson, of the LKV from when it started until it closed down. She worked closely with another important woman named Elna Munch. Together, they led the movement to help women gain the right to vote.

Women Get the Vote

Thanks to the hard work of people like Johanne Rambusch, women in Denmark finally got the right to vote in 1915. After this big change, the LKV group was no longer needed, so it stopped its work.

A Pioneer in Politics

After women gained the right to vote, Johanne Rambusch continued to make history.

First Woman in Her Party

In 1915, she became the very first woman to join the Danish Social Liberal Party. This was a big step for women in politics in Denmark.

Serving in Parliament

Later, from 1927 to 1928, Johanne Rambusch became a member of the Landsting (Denmark). The Landsting was one of the two parts of the Danish parliament, similar to a country's main law-making body. Being a member of the Landsting meant she helped make important decisions for Denmark.