Margaret Sanger

Margaret Sanger was an American nurse, sex columnist, activist, trade unionist and film director (1879–1966). She was born at Corning and died at Tucson.

Also recorded as Margaret Higgins; Margaret Higgins Sanger; Margaret Hennessy Higgins; Margaret Sanger Slee; Margaret H. Sanger.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Margaret Louise Higgins.

Born at Corning in 1879, died at Tucson in 1966.

In detail

Margaret Sanger studied at Claverack College.

The field of work recorded is birth control.

Distinctions recorded are Humanist of the Year, National Women's Hall of Fame and Arizona Women's Hall of Fame.

Chronology

  1. 1879Margaret Sanger born at Corning.
  2. 1966Margaret Sanger died at Tucson.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Margaret Sanger”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q285514: Margaret Sanger

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