Marie Equi

Doctor
BIRTHDAY
April 7,1872
Birthplace
Massachusetts
Age
Jul 13,1952,age 80
Birth Sign
Aries
BIRTHDAY
April 7,1872 (age Jul 13,1952,age 80)
Birthplace
Massachusetts

About

Medical doctor who was also a prominent anarchist and campaigner for women's access to contraception.

Before Fame

She was one of the first women to attend medical school, and won praise from the government for organizing a medical relief mission to San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake.

Trivia

Her outspoken nature frequently got her in trouble. Her criticisms during WWI led to a sedition charge and a one-year prison sentence at San Quentin.

Family Life

Although never married, she lived in what was called a Boston marriage with her companion Bess Holcomb.

Associated With

She was a supporter and admirer of women's rights activist Margaret Sanger.