Marguerite Durand
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French actress and journalist, editor (1864–1936)
Key facts
- Born
- ( 1864-01-24 ) 24 January 1864, Paris, French Empire
- Died
- 16 March 1936 (1936-03-16) (aged 72), Paris, France
- Known for
- leading feminist, newspaper and library founder
- Political party
- Republican-Socialist Party
- Spouse
- Georges Laguerre ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1888 )
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Marguerite
- Family name
- Durand
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- France
- Place of birth
- Paris
- Place of death
- 5th arrondissement of Paris
- Occupation
- writer
- Position held
- founder
- Educated at
- Conservatoire de Paris
- Employer
- Le Figaro
- Political party
- Republican-Socialist Party
- Languages spoken
- French
- Image
- Marguerite Durand.jpg
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- Commons category
- Marguerite Durand
- date of birth
- 1864-01-24
- date of death
- 1936-03-16
- birth name
- Marguerite Charlotte Durand
- place of burial
- Batignolles Cemetery
- name in native language
- Marguerite Durand
- archives at
- Bibliothèque Marguerite-Durand
- writing language
- French
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Encyclopedic overview
Marguerite Durand by Jules Cayron Marguerite Durand (24 January 1864 – 16 March 1936) was a French stage actress, journalist, and a leading suffragette. She founded her own newspaper, and ran for election. She is also known for having a pet lion. The Bibliothèque Marguerite Durand was named in her honour for her contributions to the women's suffrage movement in France.
Early life and acting career
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