Key Figures of Human Rights

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  • Spartacus (110-71) BC
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    Spartacus (110-71) BC

    · He was born in Greece

    · He escaped from school and fought for slavery rights.
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    Brigid Brethera (Year 30)

    ·He was born in Ireland
    ·He made judgements based on Brethor Law-ancient. The law promoted equality in gender and apart from social status. He gave women the right to inherit the lands in the absence of sons.
  • Patrick (378--493)
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    Patrick (378--493)

    ·He was born in Ireland.
    ·He wrote a book where he outlined laws related to rights and privileges no matter what section of society you were.
  • Thoms Paine (1787-1809)

    Thoms Paine (1787-1809)

    ·He was born in the United Kingdom.
    ·He opposed slavery and death penalty.
  • Jean Henry Dunart (1828-1910)

    Jean Henry Dunart (1828-1910)

    ·He was born in Switzerland.
    ·He organized volunteers to help the wounded in the battle of Solferino in 1859. His ideas helped to develop international treaties known as the Gereve conventions.
  • Emmeline Pankhusrst (1858-1928)

    Emmeline Pankhusrst (1858-1928)

    ·She was born in UK, England.
    ·She founded the woman's social and political union in 1903, which encouraged women to fight for their right to vote.