Emily Davison

British activist who fought for women's suffrage
Person human Q254858
Emily Davison
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Emily Davison

Summary

Emily Davison is a human[1]. Born in Blackheath[2], she… she was born on October 11, 1872[3]. She passed away in Epsom[4]. She died on June 8, 1913[5]. She worked as a suffragist[6], women's rights activist[7], suffragette[8], and teacher[9]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,118 views/month, #6,728 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Blackheath[2], Emily Davison…
  • Emily Davison passed away in Epsom[4].
  • Emily Davison was born on October 11, 1872[3].
  • Emily Davison died on June 8, 1913[5].
  • Burial took place at St Mary's, High Church[11].
  • Emily Davison is buried at Grave Of Emily Davison Approx 100 Yards North-West Of Church Of St Mary[12].
  • Emily Davison held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Emily Davison's professions included suffragist[6].
  • Emily Davison worked as a women's rights activist[7].
  • Emily Davison worked as a suffragette[8].
  • Emily Davison worked as a teacher[9].
  • Emily Davison's field of work was women's suffrage movement[14].
  • Emily Davison was educated at Royal Holloway, University of London[15].
  • Emily Davison was educated at University of London[16].
  • Emily Davison was educated at Kensington Prep School[17].
  • Emily Davison received the Hunger Strike Medal[18].
  • Emily Davison was a member of Women's Social and Political Union[19].
  • Emily Davison is recorded as female[20].
  • Emily Davison's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Emily Davison's Commons category is recorded as Emily Davison[22].
  • Emily Davison's family name is recorded as Davison[23].
  • Emily Davison's given name is recorded as Karen[24].
  • Emily Davison's manner of death is recorded as suicide[25].
  • Emily Davison's described by source is recorded as A historical dictionary of British women[26].
  • Emily Davison's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Emily Davison's place of birth was Blackheath[2]. She was born on October 11, 1872[3].

Education

Educated at Royal Holloway, University of London[15], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1879[30], headquartered in Egham[31]; University of London[16], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1836[34], headquartered in London[35]; and Kensington Prep School[17], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1873[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include suffragist[6], women's rights activist[7], suffragette[8], and teacher[9]. Emily Davison's field of work was women's suffrage movement[14].

Recognition

Emily Davison received the Hunger Strike Medal[18].

Death and Burial

Emily Davison died on June 8, 1913[5]. She passed away in Epsom[4]. Recorded place of burial include St Mary's, High Church[11] and Grave Of Emily Davison Approx 100 Yards North-West Of Church Of St Mary[12].

Why It Matters

Emily Davison ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,118 views/month, #6,728 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Emily Davison born?

Emily Davison's place of birth was Blackheath[2].

Where did Emily Davison die?

Emily Davison passed away in Epsom[4].

What did Emily Davison do for work?

Emily Davison worked as suffragist[6], women's rights activist[7], suffragette[8], and teacher[9].

Where did Emily Davison go to school?

Emily Davison was educated at Royal Holloway, University of London[15], University of London[16], and Kensington Prep School[17].

What awards did Emily Davison receive?

Honors received include Hunger Strike Medal[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of National Biography. doi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . National Heritage List for England. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation suffragist, women's rights activist, suffragette +1
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  2. 20d ago · ~2026-27322-66 · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A historical dictionary of British women
    Member of
    Aliases
    Pseudonym Mary Brown
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