Elizabeth Maria Molteno

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Overview

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Elizabeth Maria Molteno born Beaufort West, Cape Colony, South Africa September 24, 1852 (d. 1927). South African educator, suffragist and feminist; strong public opponent of Boer War; friend of Gandhi, who called her "peacemaker", aiding his satyagraha campaign; friend of Olive Schreiner; supported conscientious objection in World War I; opposed racial segregation.

Quotations

"Open your hearts—your souls—to your brethren of colour." (Indian Opinion, Jan. 7, 1914; photo Wikipedia)