About Amanda Horney
Lived 1857 – 1953 (aged 95). Amanda Horney was a Swedish activist and female supporter of women's right to vote.
Amanda Horney (1857–1953), was a Swedish politician (Social Democrat). She belonged to the pioneers of the labour movement, the Social Democratic movement, as well as the women's rights movement in Sweden.
She was co-founder and first chairman of Stockholms Allmänna Kvinnoklubb in 1892–1893, deputy chairman in 1919–1922, Board Member of the Kvinnokonferensen in 1907–1910, Board Member of the National Association for Women's Suffrage (Sweden), and Member of the Poor Help Board of the Klara Parish in Stockholm in 1920–1940.
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Who was Amanda Horney?
Swedish activist (1857-1953)
When was Amanda Horney born?
Amanda Horney was born on 3 November 1857 in Katarina church parish, Klara Church Parish.
When did Amanda Horney die?
Amanda Horney died on 11 March 1953 in Klara Church Parish.
What was Amanda Horney's occupation?
Amanda Horney was an activist and female supporter of women's right to vote.
What nationality was Amanda Horney?
Amanda Horney was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Amanda Horney. https://biography.guide/amanda-horney/
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