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McClung, Nellie

Also known as Nellie Letitia Mooney
Date of Birth: October 20, 1873 Place of birth: Chatsworth, Ontario
Date of Death: September 1, 1951 Place of death: Victoria, British Columbia

m_mcclung_nellieNellie McClung was a Canadian feminist, politician, and social activist. She was a part of the "The Famous Five" who launched the "Persons Case," which ultimately declared women "persons" under Candian law. She helped to change the position of women in Canada.

Grave of Nellie McClung at Royal Oak Burial Park Cemetery, Victoria
  • Interment Info

    Royal Oak Burial Park Cemetery Victoria British Columbia, Canada Plot: H-63-17

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Famous 5 Elected to Senate
In 2009 the Senate named "The Famous 5" (Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Emily Murphy and Louise McKinney) Canada's first "honorary senators."