Fanny Wright

Civil Rights Leader
BIRTHDAY
September 6,1795
Birthplace
Scotland
Age
Dec 13,1852,age 57
Birth Sign
Virgo
BIRTHDAY
September 6,1795 (age Dec 13,1852,age 57)
Birthplace
Scotland

About

19th century Women's Liberation activist and abolitionist who founded the Nashoba Commune in Tennessee, a utopian community to prepare slaves for emancipation.

Before Fame

She was raised in England by her aunt.

Trivia

Her book Views of Society and Manners in America criticized contemporary American society.

Family Life

Her parents were Camilla Campbell and James Wright.

Associated With

She sought to advance the rights of women, like Susan B. Anthony, but disagreed with her on the subject of voting.