About Elise Honegger
Lived 1839 – 1912 (aged 72). Elise Honegger was a Swiss journalist, suffragette, editor, publisher and editing staff.
Elise Honegger (28 November 1839 – 14 November 1912), was a Swiss feminist and journalist. In 1885, she founded and chaired the first national women's organization in Switzerland, Schweizer Frauen-Verband.
Biography Honegger was born in Stäfa on 28 November 1839.
Outside of her position as publisher, Honneger advocated for raising the status of women. In 1882 Honneger founded the Schweizer Frauen-Verband (Swiss Women's Association). In 1885 she was elected as the organization's first president. She soon came into conflict with the board and resigned in 1886.
She kept publishing her newspaper, selling it in 1911, remaining as editor almost until her death on 14 November 1912 in St. Gallen.
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Who was Elise Honegger?
Swiss journalist (1839-1912), editor
When was Elise Honegger born?
Elise Honegger was born on 28 November 1839 in Stäfa.
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Elise Honegger died on 14 November 1912 in St. Gallen.
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Elise Honegger was a journalist, suffragette, editor, publisher and editing staff.
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Elise Honegger was Swiss.
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