Mary Wollstonecraft
English writer and intellectual (1759–1797)
1759 — 1797
Quick Facts
Profession
English writer and intellectual (1759–1797)
Born
April 27, 1759
Died
1797 (age ~38)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, historian, translator
Kingdom of Great BritainBorn in SpitalfieldsDied in London
1759
Born in Spitalfields (1759-04-27)
1797
Died in London
About
Mary Wollstonecraft was an English writer and philosopher best known for her advocacy of women's rights. Until the late twentieth century, Wollstonecraft's life, which encompassed several unconventional personal relationships, received more attention than her writing. Wollstonecraft is regarded as one of the founding feminist philosophers, and feminists often cite both her life and her works as important influences.
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Who is Mary Wollstonecraft?+
Mary Wollstonecraft was an English writer and philosopher best known for her advocacy of women's rights. Until the late twentieth century, Wollstonecraft's life, which encompassed several unconventional personal relationships, received more attention than her writing. Wollstonecraft is regarded as o
What does the name Mary mean?+
The name Mary means "unisex given name. Etymology: From Mary, from Marie, from Maria, from Μαρία, Μαριάμ, from tr=maryāor tr=miryā, of uncertain origin.". It is of English origin.
When was Mary Wollstonecraft born?+
Mary Wollstonecraft was born on April 27, 1759.
When did Mary Wollstonecraft die?+
Mary Wollstonecraft died in 1797, at approximately 38 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: From Mary, from Marie, from Maria, from Μαρία, Μαριάμ, from tr=maryāor tr=miryā, of uncertain origin.
The name Mary is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: From Mary, from Marie, from Maria, from Μαρία, Μαριάμ, from tr=maryāor tr=miryā, of uncertain origin.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Mary — April 27, 1759
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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