Mary Fildes
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Mary Fildes was president of the Manchester Female Reform Society in 1819, and played a leading role at the mass rally at Manchester in that year which ended in the Peterloo massacre. She was also the grandmother of the artist Luke Fildes through her son James.
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Mary Fildes | |
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Born | Mary Pritchard between 1789 and 1792 Cork, Ireland |
Died | 1876 Manchester, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Female reformer |
Years active | 1819–1843 |
Known for | President of The Manchester Female Reform Society |
Spouse | William Fildes |
Relatives | Luke Fildes (grandson) Luke Fildes (great-grandson) |
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