Marie-Louise Puech-Milhau: A Feminist and Pacifist
Marie-Louise Puech-Milhau (1876-1966) was a prominent French pacifist, feminist, and journal editor.
Key points about her life:
- Early life and education: Born in Castres, France, she came from a bourgeois Protestant family. Despite financial setbacks, she earned a degree and taught at McGill University in Canada from 1900 to 1908.
- Feminism and pacifism: Upon returning to France, she became deeply involved in feminist movements, subscribing to the newspaper La Française. After World War I, she held leadership positions in organizations advocating for women's suffrage and international cooperation.
- Humanitarian work: During World War I, she supported soldiers and their families through correspondence, sending them supplies and offering emotional support.
- Legacy: Milhau is remembered for her tireless dedication to peace, women's rights, and humanitarian causes. Her work continues to inspire those committed to social justice.
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