Nina Boyle
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Constance Antonina Boyle (21 December 1865 – 4 March 1943) was a British journalist, campaigner for women's suffrage and women's rights, charity and welfare worker, and novelist. She was one of the pioneers of women police officers in Britain. In April 1918, she was the first woman to submit a nomination to stand for election to the House of Commons, which paved the way for other female candidates in the December 1918 general election.
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Born | Constance Antonina Boyle (1865-12-21)21 December 1865 |
Died | 4 March 1943(1943-03-04) (aged 77) Cromwell Road, London, England |
Resting place | Golders Green Crematorium |
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, writer and activist |
Known for | First woman to attempt to stand for election to the UK Parliament |
Political party | Conservative |
Movement | Women's suffrage |
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