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Olympe Audouard

1832 – 1890

French feminist, editor

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About Olympe Audouard

Lived 1832 – 1890 (aged 57). Olympe Audouard was a French politician, suffragette, editor, public figure, writer and journalist.

Olympe Audouard (13 March 1832 – 12 January 1890) was a French feminist who demanded complete equality for women, including the rights to vote and to stand for election.

Born in Marseille as Félicité-Olympe de Jouval, she married on 11 April 1850 the lawyer Henri-Alexis Audouard (b. 2 May 1829). The couple separated in 1858, but was divorced only in 1885, shortly after the French divorce law (the "loi Naquet") had finally been passed on 27 July 1884. Audouard was the founder of the newspaper Le Papillon, one of only two feminist newspapers in France that supported Naquet's divorce laws.

Selected works Audouard, Olympe (1867). L'Orient et ses peuplades. Paris: E. Dentu.

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Important facts

Born
13 March 1832, Marseille
Birth century
19th century
Died
12 January 1890, Nice
Occupation
Politician, suffragette, editor, public figure, writer, journalist
Nationality
France
Also known as
Félicité Audouard, Félicité Olympe Audouard, Félicité de Jouval, Félicité Olympe de Jouval

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Olympe Audouard?

French feminist, editor (1832-1890)

When was Olympe Audouard born?

Olympe Audouard was born on 13 March 1832 in Marseille.

When did Olympe Audouard die?

Olympe Audouard died on 12 January 1890 in Nice.

What was Olympe Audouard's occupation?

Olympe Audouard was a politician, suffragette, editor, public figure, writer and journalist.

What nationality was Olympe Audouard?

Olympe Audouard was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Olympe Audouard

· Wikidata: Q427566

· DBpedia: Olympe Audouard

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