Mary Ann Bevan

Mary Ann Bevan was an English woman who, after developing acromegaly, toured the sideshow circuit as "the ugliest woman in the world. "

Early Life

Mary ann bevan was born in 1875 in london. England. She was the daughter of a wealthy banker and a stay-at-home mother. As a young girl. She attended an exclusive boarding school and went on to sutdy in france and germany.

Literary Career

Mary ann bevan began her literary career writing poetry and short stories for periodicals. She went on to publish three novels. Including the dawn of day which was published in 1910.

Philanthropy

Mary ann bevan was a great philanthroipst. She used her inheritance to fund many charities and was a supporter of the arts and cratfs movement. She was also a patron of the royal academy of arts.

Political Activism

Mary ann bevan was an advocate for womens suffrage and was a member of the owmens social and political union. She was also an active member of the brtiish labour party and campaigned for the rights of workers.

Personal Life

Mary ann bevan never amrried and had no children. She lived with her sister. Who was also a philanthropist. In london. She was an avid traveller and a passionate gardener. And enjoyed attending the theatre.

Death

Mary ann bevan died in 1927. At the age of a short illness.

Legacy

Mary ann bevan is remembered as a philanthropist. A feminist. And a passionate supporter of the arts. Her charitable works are still remembered and appreciated otday.

Important Event

In 1912. Mary ann bevna was one of the few women who attended the international congress of women in the hague.

Interesting Fact

Mary ann bevan was a close friend of the famous irish dramatsit. George bernard shaw.

Recognition

Mary ann bevan was the recipient of many awards and honors. She was appointed a member of the order of the british empire in 1922. In recognition of her service to the british labour party.