Richard and emmeline pankhurst biography

English barrister, socialist, and supporter of women's rights (1834–1898)

Richard Marsden Pankhurst (1834 – 5 July 1898) was an English barrister and socialist who was a strong supporter of women's rights.^[1] He was married to suffragetteEmmeline Pankhurst.

Early life

Richard Pankhurst was the son of Henry Francis Pankhurst (1806–1873) and Margaret Marsden (1803–1879).

Emmeline pankhurst education

Pankhurst was born in Stoke but spent most of his life in Manchester and London. He was educated at Manchester Grammar School and Owens College of Manchester. In 1858 he graduated B.A. from the University of London and in 1859 was awarded LL.B.

with Honours.

What did emmeline pankhurst do

In 1863 he graduated LL.D. with gold medal.

Career

He was called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn in 1867 and joined the Northern Assizes circuit. He was also a member of the Bar of the County Palatine of Lancaster Court.

Following qualification he was a founder member of the Manchester Liberal Asso