Frances McPhun

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Frances McPhun
Name Frances McPhun
Birth name
Birth date 1873
Birth place Glasgow, Scotland
Death date 1940
Death place Glasgow, Scotland
Alma mater
Occupation Suffragette
Years active
Organization
Known for Women's suffrage activism
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Frances McPhun (1873–1940) was a prominent Scottish suffragette and activist for women's suffrage in the early 20th century. She was a key member of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) and played a significant role in the fight for women's right to vote in the United Kingdom.

Early Life[edit | edit source]

Frances McPhun was born in 1873 in Glasgow, Scotland. She was raised in a family that valued education and social justice, which influenced her later activism.

Activism[edit | edit source]

McPhun joined the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) in the early 1900s. The WSPU was known for its militant tactics in advocating for women's suffrage, and McPhun was actively involved in these efforts. She participated in numerous demonstrations, marches, and acts of civil disobedience.

Imprisonment[edit | edit source]

Like many suffragettes, McPhun faced imprisonment for her activism. She was arrested multiple times and endured harsh conditions in prison. Her commitment to the cause never wavered, and she continued to fight for women's rights upon her release.

Hunger Strikes[edit | edit source]

McPhun also took part in hunger strikes while imprisoned, a common tactic used by suffragettes to protest their treatment and demand recognition as political prisoners. These hunger strikes often led to force-feeding, a brutal practice that many suffragettes, including McPhun, endured.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Frances McPhun's dedication to the women's suffrage movement left a lasting impact on the fight for gender equality in the United Kingdom. Her efforts, along with those of her fellow suffragettes, eventually led to the passage of the Representation of the People Act 1918, which granted voting rights to women over the age of 30 who met certain property qualifications. This was a significant milestone in the journey towards full suffrage, which was achieved with the Representation of the People (Equal Franchise) Act 1928.

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