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Amelia Bloomer

American editor
Amelia Jenks Bloomer was an American newspaper editor, women's rights and temperance advocate. Even though she did not create the women's clothing reform style known as bloomers, her name became associated with it because of her early and strong... Wikipedia
Born: May 27, 1818, Homer, NY
Died: December 30, 1894 (age 76 years), Council Bluffs, IA
Known for: Publicizing the idea of women wearing pants which came to be known as "Bloomers"
Spouse: Dexter Bloomer (m. 1840–1894)
Notable work: owner/editor of The Lily