Fanny Wright

Civil Rights Leader

Birthday September 6, 1795

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Scotland

DEATH DATE Dec 13, 1852 (57)

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About

19th century Women's Liberation activist and abolitionist who founded the Nashoba Commune in Tennessee, a utopian community to prepare slaves for emancipation.

Before Fame

She was raised in England by her aunt.

Trivia

Her book Views of Society and Manners in America criticized contemporary American society.

Family Life

Her parents were Camilla Campbell and James Wright.

Associated With

She sought to advance the rights of women, like Susan B. Anthony, but disagreed with her on the subject of voting.