Agnes de Silva
Agnes Marion de Silva (née Nell; 1885-1961) was a Sri Lankan women's activist from a progressive society who, during the 1930s, pioneered issues related to women and in particular adult suffrage or franchise for women in Sri Lanka. She was instrumental in establishing the Women’s Franchise Union of Sri Lanka.
Agnes de Silva | |
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| Born | Agnes Marion Nell 1885 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Died | 1961 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation | Movement for adult suffrage for women |
| Known for | Women’s Franchise Union of Sri Lanka. |
| Spouse | George E. de Silva |
| Children | Anil de Silva Minnette de Silva Fredrick de Silva |
| Relatives | Paul Nell (father) Andreas Nell (brother) |
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