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Pauline Chaponnière-Chaix

1850 – 1934

Swiss nurse, feminist and suffragette

Nurse Women's rights activist Suffragist
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About Pauline Chaponnière-Chaix

Lived 1850 – 1934 (aged 84). Pauline Chaponnière-Chaix was a Swiss nurse, women's rights activist, suffragist and suffragette.

Pauline Chaponnière-Chaix (Geneva, 1 November 1850 – Geneva, 6 December 1934) was a Swiss nurse, feminist and suffragette. She was one of four employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross after World War I, and served as president of the International Council of Women during the period of 1920–22.

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Important facts

Born
1 November 1850, Geneva
Birth century
19th century
Died
6 December 1934, Geneva
Occupation
Nurse, women's rights activist, suffragist, suffragette
Nationality
Switzerland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pauline Chaponnière-Chaix?

Swiss nurse, feminist and suffragette (1850-1934)

When was Pauline Chaponnière-Chaix born?

Pauline Chaponnière-Chaix was born on 1 November 1850 in Geneva.

When did Pauline Chaponnière-Chaix die?

Pauline Chaponnière-Chaix died on 6 December 1934 in Geneva.

What was Pauline Chaponnière-Chaix's occupation?

Pauline Chaponnière-Chaix was a nurse, women's rights activist, suffragist and suffragette.

What nationality was Pauline Chaponnière-Chaix?

Pauline Chaponnière-Chaix was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pauline Chaponnière-Chaix

· Wikidata: Q23005614

· DBpedia: Pauline Chaponnière-Chaix

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