Anna Lewis
British suffragette
About Anna Lewis
Lived 1889 – 1976 (aged 86–87). Anna Lewis was a British.
Anna Lewis (1889–1976) and she died at the age of 87, in Worthing, England, in 1976. Lewis chained herself to railings.
Hunger Strike Medal Lewis was a recipient of the Hunger Strike Medal, awarded by Emmeline Pankhurst in a special ceremony in 1914. Lewis set up a home for other women who were protestors who had suffered ill-health from this treatment, and she herself had permanent damage to her throat from force-feeding.
Lewis also attended the annual memorial services for suffragettes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Anna Lewis?
British suffragette (1889-1976)
When was Anna Lewis born?
Anna Lewis was born in 1889.
When did Anna Lewis die?
Anna Lewis died in 1976 in Worthing.
What nationality was Anna Lewis?
Anna Lewis was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Anna Lewis (suffragette)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Anna Lewis. https://biography.guide/anna-lewis/
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