Becker, Lydia (1827–1890)

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Becker, Lydia (1827–1890)

English botanist and women's-rights advocate. Born Lydia Ernestine Becker, Feb 24, 1827, in Manchester, England; died at health resort of Aix-les-Bains, July 18, 1890; dau. of Hannibal Becker (owner of chemical works in Manchester) and Mary (Duncuft) Becker; never married; no children.

In a lifetime devoted to women's rights, established the Manchester Ladies Literary Society (1865), as a forum for the study of scientific subjects among women; co-founded and became secretary of Manchester Women's Suffrage Committee (1867), which became National Society for Women's Suffrage later that year; edited Women's Suffrage Journal (1870–90), as well as other pamphlets on women's suffrage.

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