Marie Suize
French gold miner and businesswoman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marie Suize (July 14, 1824 – January 8, 1892), also known as Marie Pantalon and Marie Pantaloon, was a French gold miner and businesswoman who came to California during the Gold Rush. She earned her name because of her insistence on wearing pants, even though she was arrested several times for it.
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Born | (1824-07-14)July 14, 1824 Savoy, France |
Died | January 8, 1892(1892-01-08) (aged 67) Amador County, California, United States |
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