Lydia Becker

Lydia Ernestine Becker was a British human born in Manchester in 1827. She worked as an astronomer, writer, botanist, and botanical collector. Her notable works include *The rights and duties of women in local gov't*, *A reply to the protest which appeared in the "Nineteenth Century Review," June, 1889*, and *The rights and duties of women in local government*. She held the position of women's rights activist and was a significant person to Charles Darwin.

Becker died in Geneva in 1890 from diphtheria, a natural cause. She was a citizen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the United Kingdom. She spoke English. Her archives are held at the Women's Library. She authored four works during her lifetime.