Sheila Wellstone, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Sheila Wellstone

American politician

Date of Birth: 18-Aug-1944

Date of Death: 25-Oct-2002

Profession: politician, political activist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Sheila Wellstone

  • Sheila Ison Wellstone (August 18, 1944 – October 25, 2002) was an advocate for human rights, the environment, and peace.
  • She was married to U.S.
  • Senator from Minnesota Paul Wellstone.
  • Wellstone focused much of her work on domestic violence, assisting survivors and pursuing policies to support its prevention.
  • In 2002, she considered running for Governor of Minnesota.
  • However, she died in a plane crash along with her husband and daughter Marcia later the same year.
  • The Sheila Wellstone Institute continues her commitment to building power and visibility to ensure that ending violence against women and children is a national priority.

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