Muriel Matters
(1877-1969)

woman, activist, and first woman to 'speak' in the House of Commons

Died aged 92

Muriel Lilah Matters (12 November 1877 – 17 November 1969) was an Australian-born suffragist, lecturer, journalist, educator, actress and elocutionist. Based in Britain from 1905 until her death, Matters is best known for her work on behalf of the Women's Freedom League at the height of the militant struggle to enfranchise women in the United Kingdom.

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Hastings, United Kingdom

Muriel Matters-Porter 1877-1969 Adelaide born activist First woman to 'speak' in the House of Commons Lived in this house 1949-1969

7 Pelham Crescent, Hastings, United Kingdom where they lived