Mary Church Terrell
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Summary
Mary Church Terrell was born on September 23, 1863[1], in Memphis[2]. She died on July 24, 1954[3], in Annapolis[4]. She worked as a writer[5], civil rights advocate[6], women's rights activist[7], politician[8], and suffragist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,428 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Lincoln Memorial Cemetery[11]
- Father: Robert Reed Church[12]
- Spouse: Robert Heberton Terrell[13]
- Child: Phyllis Terrell[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[16]
- Occupation: lecturer[17], clubwoman[18], orator[19], educator[20]
- Field of work: civil rights[21]
- Employer: M Street High School[22]
- Educated at: Oberlin College[23]
- Award received: D.C. Women's Hall of Fame[24]
- Member of: National Woman's Party[25], National Association of University Women[26], NAACP[27]
- Sex or gender: female[28]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[29]
- Movement: Harlem Renaissance[30]
- Commons category: Mary Church Terrell[31]
- Family name: Church[32], Terrell (surname)[33]
- Given name: Mary[34], Eliza[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Mary Church Terrell[36]
- Described at URL: https://documents.alexanderstreet.com/c/1006939749[37]
- Described by source: Online Biographical Dictionary of the Woman Suffrage Movement in the United States[38], Women of Distinction: Remarkable in Works and Invincible in Character[39], African American Authors, 1745-1945 (1st edition)[40], Notable Black American Women[41], African American Almanac[42], Wegbereiterinnen[43], The Westminster Handbook to Women in American Religious History[44], Black Women of the Harlem Renaissance Era[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Affiliation: Colored Women's League[47]
- Birth name: Mary Eliza Church[48]
- Name in native language: Mary Church Terrell[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Mary Church Terrell include Mary Church Terrell Award[50], an award[51].
Why It Matters
Mary Church Terrell has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for her include Mary Church Terrell Award[50], an award[51].
FAQs
Where was Mary Church Terrell born?
Mary Church Terrell's place of birth was Memphis[2].
Where did Mary Church Terrell die?
Mary Church Terrell passed away in Annapolis[4].
Who were Mary Church Terrell's parents?
Mary Church Terrell's father was Robert Reed Church[12].
Who was Mary Church Terrell married to?
Mary Church Terrell's spouses include Robert Heberton Terrell[13].
What did Mary Church Terrell do for work?
Mary Church Terrell worked as a writer[5], civil rights advocate[6], women's rights activist[7], politician[8], and suffragist[9].
Where did Mary Church Terrell go to school?
Mary Church Terrell was educated at Oberlin College[23].
What awards did Mary Church Terrell receive?
Honors received include D.C. Women's Hall of Fame[24].