List of Famous Women's Rights Activists

Birthdate: October 1, 1847

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Clapham Town, London, United Kingdom

Died: September 20, 1933

Annie Besant was a British theosophist, socialist, writer, orator, educationist, women's rights activist, and philanthropist. Despite being British, Besant supported India's freedom movement and even joined the Indian National Congress. She is also credited with co-founding Banaras Hindu University. Besant also helped launch the Indian Home Rule movement to campaign for democracy in the country.