Cicely Hamilton

Playwright

Birthday June 15, 1872

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Dec 6, 1952 (80)

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About

Feminist and lesbian English playwright, actress and suffragist who became famous for her 1908 play Diana of Dobson's.

Before Fame

She acted with a touring theatre company and worked as a teacher before becoming known for her feminist-themed plays.

Trivia

She co-founded the Women Writers' Suffrage League in 1908.

Family Life

She became famous as a lesbian feminist.

Associated With

She was a contemporary of fellow feminist author Rebecca West.