Thora Ingemann Drøhse facts for kids
Thora Ingemann Drøhse (1867–1948) was a Danish woman who worked hard for important causes. She was a leader in the temperance movement, which encouraged people to drink less alcohol. She also fought for women's rights, especially for women to get the right to vote. Thora was a powerful speaker in areas like Himmerland and Vendsyssel. In 1907, she started a group in Randers called the Danish Women's Suffrage Association. She led this group until 1915, when women in Denmark finally won the right to vote. Later, in 1925, she successfully started the Randers branch of the Danish Women's Society, an organization that worked for women's rights. Her branch even hosted the national meeting the next year.
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Thora Ingemann Drøhse: A Champion for Change
Early Life and Activism
Thora Ingemann Jensen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, on February 19, 1867. Her father was Johan Vilhelm Jensen, and her mother was Alvine Petronelle Amalie Kieler. In June 1895, she married Engelbert Paulus Laurentius Michael Georg Drøhse, who worked as a newspaper editor.
Thora grew up in a craftsman's home in the Nørrebro area of Copenhagen. When she was a young woman, she became very active in Sunday school. There, she met a priest named Julius Ifversen and his friends. Because of this, in 1889, she joined the Nørrebro Abstinence Association. This group was part of the temperance movement.
In the early 1890s, Thora became a very skilled and effective speaker for Denmark's Abstinence Association. She continued to be involved with this group as a board member until 1946.
Fighting for Women's Right to Vote
In 1907, Thora Ingemann Drøhse started a new group in Randers. This group was called the Women's Suffrage Association. "Suffrage" means the right to vote. So, this association worked to get women the right to vote. Thora led this important group.
She continued to be the leader until 1915. This was a big year because it was when women in Denmark finally gained the right to vote. Her hard work helped make this happen.
Leading the Danish Women's Society
Even after women got the right to vote, Thora continued her work for women's rights. In 1925, she managed to start a branch of the Danish Women's Society in Randers. Other people had tried and failed to do this before her, but Thora succeeded.
In 1926, her branch of the Danish Women's Society hosted the organization's big annual meeting. By 1931, the Randers chapter had grown very large. It had 564 members, making it one of the biggest chapters in all of Denmark. Thora led this branch until 1937. After that, she became an honorary member, which is a special title for someone who has done a lot for the group. In 1931, she was also chosen to be a member of the national organization's main board.
A Lasting Legacy
Thora Ingemann Drøhse passed away in Randers on April 14, 1948. She left behind a legacy of dedication to improving society and fighting for equal rights for women.
Awards and Recognition
For all her many contributions and hard work, Thora Ingemann Drøhse received a special honor in 1937. She was awarded the Royal Medal of Recompense. This is a prestigious award given for great service.
