Mary Sturge
British physician and suffragist
Mary Sturge (1865–1925) was a pioneering British physician and a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement. She was known for her contributions to public health and her advocacy for women's rights in the medical profession.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Mary Sturge was born in 1865 into a prominent Quaker family in Birmingham, England. Her family was well-known for their involvement in social reform and education. Sturge was educated at home before attending the University of Edinburgh, where she studied medicine. She graduated with a degree in medicine in 1891, becoming one of the first women to do so from the university.
Medical career[edit | edit source]
After completing her medical degree, Sturge worked at the Birmingham and Midland Hospital for Women, where she specialized in gynaecology and obstetrics. Her work focused on improving the health and welfare of women and children, and she was particularly interested in the treatment of tuberculosis, which was a major public health issue at the time.
Sturge was also involved in medical education, advocating for the inclusion of women in the medical profession. She was a member of the Medical Women's Federation, an organization dedicated to supporting women doctors and improving medical care for women.
Suffrage movement[edit | edit source]
In addition to her medical career, Mary Sturge was an active participant in the women's suffrage movement. She believed that women should have the right to vote and be represented in government. Sturge was a member of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS), which campaigned for women's voting rights through peaceful and legal means.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Mary Sturge's contributions to medicine and women's rights have left a lasting impact. She was a trailblazer for women in the medical field, demonstrating that women could excel in professions traditionally dominated by men. Her work in public health and her advocacy for women's suffrage helped pave the way for future generations of women.
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