Maud Joachim facts for kids
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Maud Joachim
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| Born | 1869 |
| Died | 1947 (aged 77–78) Steyning, England, United Kingdom
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| Nationality | British |
| Education | Girton College |
| Known for | Suffragette |
Maud Joachim (1869 – 1947) was a brave woman who fought for women's right to vote in the United Kingdom. People who campaigned for this right were called suffragettes. Maud was born in 1869 and studied at Girton College. She was arrested several times for her peaceful protests.
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Fighting for Women's Votes
Maud Joachim was a strong supporter of women's voting rights. She joined a group called the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU). This group was led by Emmeline Pankhurst. The WSPU was known for its bold and direct actions. Maud enjoyed being with others who shared her goal. She felt they were all working for the same important purpose.
Times Maud Was Arrested
Maud Joachim was arrested more than once for her activism. Here are some of the times she was taken into custody:
- In February 1908, Maud was part of a protest called the "Pantechnicon Raid". Suffragettes arrived at the House of Commons in large moving vans. They were trying to deliver a message. Maud and others were arrested. She was sentenced to six weeks in prison.
- In June of the same year, she was arrested again. This happened after she tried to visit the Prime Minister with other suffragettes. Maud was stopped, and a crowd gathered. She was sentenced to three months in Holloway Prison.
- In 1909, Maud was working in Aberdeen, Scotland. That November, she joined a protest during a talk by Winston Churchill. She and others were arrested. Maud was sentenced to ten days in prison. While in prison, she refused to eat. This was called a hunger strike. She was the first woman in Scotland to protest this way.
Maud also took part in a creative protest in London. She and Katherine Douglas Smith rode black horses down the Strand. They held up traffic to advertise a suffragette meeting. This meeting was held at the Royal Albert Hall.
A Special Place for Suffragettes
In 1910, Maud Joachim was invited to stay at Eagle House. This house was near Bath in Somerset. It was a safe place for suffragettes who had been released from prison. Many of these women had been on hunger strike.
The family who owned Eagle House planted trees to honor the suffragettes. These trees were planted between 1909 and 1911. They honored women like Emmeline Pankhurst and Annie Kenney. The trees were even known as "Annie's Arboreatum" after Annie Kenney. There was also a "Pankhurst Pond" on the grounds.
Maud's Life and Legacy
Maud Joachim was a vegetarian. She believed in not eating meat. For her bravery, she received a special award. It was called the Hunger Strike Medal 'for Valour' from the WSPU. This medal recognized her courage during her hunger strikes.
Maud Joachim passed away in Steyning in 1947. She left a gift in her will to her friend, Katherine Douglas Smith.
