Elisa Petersen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Danish politician and women's rights activist
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Place of Birth: Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Denmark
About Elisa Petersen
- Elisabeth Amalie Petersen born Parelius, usually known as Elisa Petersen, (1876–1932) was a Danish politician and women's rights activist.
- She was involved in the women's movement from 1907 and served on the municipal council of Næstved from 1909.
- As a member of the Danish Women's Society, she contributed in particular to children's welfare, later serving as president of the organisation from 1924 to 1931.
- Representing the Liberal Party, from 1928 until her death in 1932 she served as an alternate in the Landsting.
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