Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_figure
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Maryland_Colony
|
| gptkbp:born |
c. 1601
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
legal representation in court
advocating for women's rights in property ownership |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
subject of historical studies
symbol of women's empowerment subject of biographies recognized by historical societies influenced feminist movements inspiration for future generations of women celebrated in women's history month portrayed in films and documentaries featured in literature about colonial America honored in educational curricula influenced discussions on gender equality inspired women's rights activists named in historical landmarks recognized in women's history |
| gptkbp:descendant |
English settlers
colonial immigrants |
| gptkbp:died |
c. 1671
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
advocate for religious freedom
involvement in colonial governance early female entrepreneur first female landowner in Maryland role in the establishment of Maryland's legal system |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Margaret Brent
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Puritanism
gptkb:Anglicanism |
| gptkbp:known_for |
being the first woman to appear before an English court of law
land ownership in colonial Maryland |
| gptkbp:legacy |
pioneer for women in law
early advocate for women's suffrage |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
English |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Brent's Landing
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:landowner
gptkb:Businesswoman |
| gptkbp:relation_to |
gptkb:Governor_Leonard_Calvert
her brother Giles Brent her sister Mary Brent |
| gptkbp:resides_in |
gptkb:Maryland
gptkb:Virginia |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_American_Bar_Association's_Margaret_Brent_Women_Lawyers_of_Achievement_Award
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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