Kathleen Simon, Viscountess Simon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Kathleen Simon, Viscountess Simon

British slavery abolitionist

Date of Birth: 23-Sep-1869

Place of Birth: County Wexford, Leinster, Ireland

Date of Death: 27-Mar-1955

Profession: nurse

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Kathleen Rochard Simon, Viscountess Simon, DBE (formerly Manning, née Harvey; 23 September 1869 – 27 March 1955) was a British slavery abolitionist.
She was inspired to research slavery after living in Tennessee with her first husband, and she joined the abolitionist movement when she returned to London after his death.
With her second husband, Sir John Simon, she campaigned against all forms of servitude.
Travelling and speaking throughout her life, she was renowned for her commitment to ending slavery and racial discrimination, and was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.