Marguerite Durand
French actress and journalist, editor
- Lived
- 1864–1936
- Country
- France
Updated September 2026
About Marguerite Durand
Marguerite Durand was a French stage actress, journalist, and a leading suffragette. She founded her own newspaper, and ran for election. She is also known for having a pet lion. The Bibliothèque Marguerite Durand was named in her honour for her contributions to the women's suffrage movement in France.
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