Author, Feminist. She is known as "the first English feminist." She was the daughter of a merchant, who gave her a good education. At about twenty years old she left Newcastle and went to London, where she spent the remainder of her life. She wrote "A Serious Proposal to the Ladies", suggesting a scheme for the education and improvement of the female sex. In 1700, she wrote and published a book, entitled, "Reflections on Marriage," where she carried her arguments for the birthrights and privileges of her sex. She also wrote several political pamphlets. She died of breast cancer and was buried at Chelsea with the exact site being unknown. Her name is on a plaque inside the church.
Author, Feminist. She is known as "the first English feminist." She was the daughter of a merchant, who gave her a good education. At about twenty years old she left Newcastle and went to London, where she spent the remainder of her life. She wrote "A Serious Proposal to the Ladies", suggesting a scheme for the education and improvement of the female sex. In 1700, she wrote and published a book, entitled, "Reflections on Marriage," where she carried her arguments for the birthrights and privileges of her sex. She also wrote several political pamphlets. She died of breast cancer and was buried at Chelsea with the exact site being unknown. Her name is on a plaque inside the church.
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Inscription
In abiding memory of four Chelsea Women / distinguished by their learning and poetry / who worshipped in this Church / MARGARET ROPER 1505 - 1544 / Beloved daughter of Sir THOMAS MORE / MAGDALEN HERBERT Lady DANVERS / 1568 - 1627 Mother of the Poet of The Temple / MARY ASTELL 1668 - 1731 Author of / The Serious Proposal to the Ladies / ELIZABETH BLACKWELL fl - 1737 / Compiler of The Curious Herbal / This tablet is dedicated by University Women of / Crosby Hall & by members of The Chelsea Society
Gravesite Details
Marble plaque including image of woman's head
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