Helen Chenevix
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Helen Sophia Chenevix (13 November 1886 – 4 March 1963) was an Irish suffragist and trade unionist. In 1911, she worked with Louie Bennett to form the Irish Women's Suffrage Federation. The two later founded the Irish Women Workers' Union.
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Helen Sophia Chenevix | |
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Born | (1886-11-13)13 November 1886 |
Died | 4 March 1963(1963-03-04) (aged 76) |
Resting place | Deansgrange Cemetery |
Education | Alexandra College, Trinity College Dublin |
Known for | Her work as a suffragette and trade unionist |
Parent(s) | Henry Chenevix, Charlotte Sophia Ormsby |
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Chenevix was also elected to Dublin Corporation, and twice served as acting Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1942 and 1950. In 1951, she served as President of the Irish Trades Union Congress, and from 1955 to 1957 she was Secretary of the Women Workers' Union. She was also active in the International League for Peace and Freedom and the Irish Pacifist Movement.