About Agnes Wabnitz
Lived 1841 – 1894 (aged 52). Agnes Wabnitz was a German tailor, governess, orator, women's rights activist, trade unionist and feminist.
Agnes Wabnitz (10 December 1841-28 August 1894) was a German political orator, tailor, and union organizer. She was an organizer with the Social Democratic Party of Germany, frequently delivering speeches on its behalf. She died by suicide while incarcerated at the Barnimstrasse women's prison. Her funeral was attended by tens of thousands of people.
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Who was Agnes Wabnitz?
German tailor and governess (1841-1894)
When was Agnes Wabnitz born?
Agnes Wabnitz was born on 10 December 1841 in Gliwice.
When did Agnes Wabnitz die?
Agnes Wabnitz died on 28 August 1894 in Berlin.
What was Agnes Wabnitz's occupation?
Agnes Wabnitz was a tailor, governess, orator, women's rights activist, trade unionist and feminist.
What nationality was Agnes Wabnitz?
Agnes Wabnitz was German.
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