Edith How-Martyn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edith How-Martyn

British suffragette

Date of Birth: 17-Jun-1875

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 02-Feb-1954

Profession: politician, suffragette

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Edith How-Martyn (née How; 17 June 1875 – 2 February 1954) was a British suffragette and a member of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU).
She was arrested in 1906 for attempting to make a speech in the House of Commons.
This was one of the first acts of suffragette militancy.
She met Margaret Sanger in 1915 and they created a conference in Geneva.
How-Martyn toured India talking about birth control.
She had no children and died in Australia.