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Marianne Hainisch was born to wealth and lived in such her entire life, but she noticed the situation of other less fortunate women around her, and saw a need for social reform. She became very active in the Austrian women's rights and education movement. She founded the National Council of Women in Austria and also became a member of the International Council of Women. The recognition of a "Mother's Day" holiday in Austria can be traced to her efforts.
Source:
Goldinger, Walter, „Hainisch, Marianne, geborene Perger“, in: Neue Deutsche Biographie 7 (1966), S. 525 [Onlinefassung]; URL: http://www.deutsche-biographie.de/pnd116393289.html
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German author
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German Literature
Keywords
German author