Antoinette Brown Blackwell

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1825 – 1921

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Who was Antoinette Brown Blackwell?

Antoinette Louisa Brown, later Antoinette Brown Blackwell, was the first woman to be ordained as a minister in the United States. She was a well-versed public speaker on the paramount issues of her time, and distinguished herself from her contemporaries with her use of religious faith in her efforts to expand women's rights.

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Born
May 20, 1825
Henrietta
Also known as
  • Antoinette Louisa Brown Blackwell
Spouses
Religion
  • Congregational church
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Oberlin College
Lived in
  • Elizabeth
Died
Nov 5, 1921
Elizabeth

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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