Born | 1837, Ireland |
Died | 30 November 1930 (aged 93), United States |
Spouse | George E. Jones |
Children | 4 (all died from yellow fever) |
Known for | Labor activism, fiery rhetoric, and grassroots organizing |
Occupation | Labor activist, preacher |
Affiliation | Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), United Mine Workers (UMW) |
Other names | Prophetess Mary Harris |
Inspirations | Her experiences during the Irish Potato Famine, industrialization in America |
Years active | 1870s-1930 |
Notable quotes | No matter what the fight, don't be ladylike! God almighty made women and the Rockefeller gang of thieves made the ladies. |
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Significant events | Led the 1903 March of the Mill Children • Organized numerous strikes and protests |