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Emily Wilding Davison was an English suffragette active in the first half of the 20th century. She is particularly known for dying during a protest in favor of women's right to vote.Emily Wilding Davison's memorial is located in Morpeth Cemetery, Northumberland, England. It is a memorial plaque placed on the grave of Emily Wilding Davison. The plaque shows her name and the dates of her birth and death, 1872-1913, and also includes a short quote, "Deeds not words," which was one of the slogans of British suffragists.Emily Wilding Davison became famous on June 4, 1913, when she threw herself under King George V's horse during the Epsom Derby. The accident was serious and Davison died four days later from her injuries. Her death had a major impact and helped raise awareness of the importance of the women's suffrage movement.The Emily Wilding Davison memorial is a way to commemorate her courage and commitment to the cause of women's rights. It represents a symbol of struggle and perseverance in the pursuit of gender equality.
