Stock Photo - Marguerite Durand was an acclaimed French actress, journalist, politician, feminist, and founder of the French feminist newspaper La Fronde. She began her career as an actress, performing in plays and operas with prominent theatres in France, such as the Comédie-Française. She also had a passion for journalism and started writing for various newspapers before becoming the editor of the feminist newspaper La Fronde in 1896. As a result of her activism and political stance, she became a prominent figure in the Republican women’s movement. She was eventually elected to the Legislative House in 1906- In addition to her activism, she was a strong advocate for women’s suffrage and wrote extensively about the need for women’s rights and their place in society.