We have been friends together in sunshine and in shade.
Caroline Norton Quotes
Showing all text quotesCaroline Norton (1)
Birth: | 22nd March, 1808 |
Death: | 15th June, 1877 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Activist, Feminist, Novelist |
About
Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton was born in London. She was an English activist, feminist and novelist of the early and mid-nineteenth century. Caroline left her husband in 1836, following which her husband sued her close friend Lord Melbourne, the then Whig Prime Minister, for criminal conversation. The jury threw out the claim, but Caroline was unable to obtain a divorce and was denied access to her three sons. Caroline's intense campaigning led to the passing of the Custody of Infants Act 1839, the Matrimonial Causes Act 1857 and the Married Women's Property Act 1870. Caroline modelled for the fresco of Justice in the House of Lords by Daniel Maclise, who chose her because she was seen by many as a famous victim of injustice.
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 17th April
Births
- 1945 - Nadia McCaffrey
- 1960 - Peter Sotos
- 1741 - Samuel Chase
- 1897 - Thornton Wilder
- 1957 - Nick Hornby
Deaths
- 2007 - Kitty Carlisle
- 1998 - Linda McCartney
- 1696 - Marie de Rabutin Chantal
- 1835 - William Henry Ireland
- 1893 - Lucy Larcom
Quote of the day
Popular Topics
Advice Quotes
Nature Quotes
Anger Quotes
Being Yourself Quotes
Effort Quotes
Gift Quotes
Health Quotes
Joy Quotes
Laughter Quotes
Mother Quotes
Power Quotes
Religion Quotes
Soul Quotes
Stupid Quotes
Youth Quotes
Wedding Quotes
Spirituality Quotes
Ability Quotes
Achievement Quotes
Belief Quotes
Work Quotes
Movies Quotes
Sacrifice Quotes
Appreciation Quotes
Challenge Quotes
Luck Quotes
Management Quotes
Risk Quotes
Influence Quotes
Facebook Status Quotes
About Quoteswave
Quoteswave have collection of famous quotes and sayings by popular authors. We have biggest database of famous proverbs and quotes with images. We have categorized all quotes with different topics and tags like love quotes, inspirational, motivational, life, friendship, success, smile, achievement and belief quotes. Everyone love good meaningful quotes so share famous picture quotes with your friends and loved one.
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Share with your friends