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Mary Hayden
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| Born | 1862 Dublin, Ireland
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| Died | 1942 (aged 79–80) Dublin, Ireland
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | Alexandra College Royal University of Ireland |
| Occupation | Historian, Suffragist |
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| Relatives | Thomas Crean (cousin) |
Mary Teresa Hayden (1862 – 12 July 1942) was an important Irish historian. She also worked hard to promote the Irish language and fought for women's rights.
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Mary Hayden's Life and Work
Early Life and Education
Mary Hayden grew up in Dublin, Ireland. She went to school at the Dominican College and then at Alexandra College. She continued her studies at the Royal University of Ireland. There, she earned two degrees in Modern Languages. She got her first degree in 1885 and her master's degree in 1887.
Fighting for Women's Rights
Mary Hayden was a strong voice for gender equality. This means she believed that men and women should have the same rights and opportunities. She was known as a great public speaker. She was a key member of the Dublin Women's Suffrage Association. This group worked to get women the right to vote.
She was also part of the Gaelic League, which worked to protect and promote the Irish language. Mary Hayden was friends with Padraig Pearse, a famous Irish leader. However, she did not believe in violence. She disagreed with the 1916 Easter Rising, which was an armed rebellion in Ireland.
A Professor and Historian
In 1911, Mary Hayden was chosen to be part of the senate of the National University of Ireland. This was an important role in the university's leadership. In 1915, she became a Professor of History at University College Dublin. She held this important teaching position until she passed away.
Mary Hayden also worked with Mary Gwynn to start the Irish Catholic Women's Suffrage Association (ICWSA) in 1915. This group also aimed to help Catholic women gain the right to vote.
Standing Up for Women's Roles
Later in her life, Mary Hayden helped create a political group called the Women's Social and Progressive League. This group was formed to oppose parts of the 1937 Constitution of Ireland. She was worried that some parts of the constitution would limit women's roles in society. She specifically spoke out against articles 40, 41, and 45, which dealt with the status of women.
Her Legacy
Mary Hayden's life and work are remembered today. A book about her, called Mary Hayden: Irish Historian and Feminist, was published in 2020. It tells the story of her important contributions to history and women's rights in Ireland.
