25 Remarkable and Fascinating Facts About Susan B. Anthony

Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument in Central Park, NYC (photo by the author)

It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union.

— Susan B. Anthony

Most people who hear the name Susan B. Anthony will associate her with being an influential crusader in the American fight for women’s rights and the right to vote.

While her fight for women’s suffrage is undoubtedly the aspect of her life and profession for which she is best remembered and honored, there is much more to this remarkable woman’s life and legacy.

Headmistress Susan B. Anthony in 1848 (Age 20) (Public Domain).

The following list of 25 extraordinary facts about Susan B. Anthony exemplifies her tenacity, courage, and commitment to the cause of equality:

1. Susan B. Anthony was born in Massachusetts in 1820 as the second of eight kids. She learned to read and write by the age of three. Her father was a Quaker passionate about fostering social justice and equality, and he instilled these principles in his children.
2. Anthony was a bright and hardworking…