Elizabeth Cady Stanton

~ 1815 - 1902

Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) was an American social activist, abolitionist, and suffragist who played a pivotal role in the early women's rights movement. She is best known for her work in organizing the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 and for co-authoring the Declaration of Sentiments, which outlined the grievances of women and called for equal rights, including women's suffrage. Stanton's advocacy and writings helped lay the foundation for future advancements in women's rights in the United States.