Henrietta Edwards

Quick Facts

Full Name	Henrietta Edwards
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Dec 18, 1849(1849-12-18)
Age	175
Date Of Death	1931-11-10
Birthplace	Montreal
Country	Canada
Birth City	Quebec
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Henrietta Edwards Biography

Henrietta Edwards is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on December 18, 1849 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Edwards is remembered for her leadership of the Canadian Laws Governing Women & Children organization for more than 30 years. She also co-founded both the National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC) and the Victorian Order of Nurses.

She was also a member of the “Famous Five”, a group of women who requested the Canadian Supreme Court to resolve the question of whether women are considered ‘persons” under the 1867 British North America Act.

Three children were born to her marriage to Oliver Edwards, a physician.

Henrietta Edwards Net Worth

Henrietta Edwards is one of the richest Politician from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Henrietta Edwards 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was a pioneer in women’s rights activism and worked with Amelia, her sister, to establish the Montreal Working Girls Club, which provided food and education for women.

Her publications include Legal Status of Women in Alberta (1921), and Legal Status of Canadian Women (1908).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Henrietta Edwards Dating?

According to our records, Henrietta Edwards married to Oliver C. Edwards ​ ​​. As of December 1, 2023, Henrietta Edwards’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Henrietta Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Henrietta Edwards celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Henrietta Edwards

1. Henrietta Edwards was a Canadian women’s rights activist.
2. She co-founded the National Council of Women of Canada.
3. Edwards fought for women’s suffrage and property rights.
4. She helped establish the Victorian Order of Nurses.
5. Edwards was also an advocate for Indigenous peoples’ rights.
6. In 1929, she was appointed to the Senate of Canada.
7. Edwards is featured on the Canadian $50 bill (2004).
8. Her home in Montreal is now a museum dedicated to her legacy.
9. Edwards’ work paved the way for future feminist movements.
10. She remains an important figure in Canadian history and feminism today.

What did Henrietta Edwards do for women's rights?

Women’s Suffrage in Canada Henrietta Edwards joined the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) and also became vice-president of the North-West Territories chapter of the NCWC. It was through the WCTU that Edwards engaged in campaigns for women’s suffrage and equal rights.

How old was Henrietta Muir Edwards when she died?

81 years (1849–1931)

What was Henrietta Edwards job?

Professions

Where was Henrietta Edwards from?

Montreal, Canada

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