Birthdate: April 22, 1858
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Sidcup, England
Died: May 8, 1944
Dame Ethel Mary Smyth was an English composer and a key figure in the women’s suffrage movement. Despite challenges and criticism due to her gender, she created a wide range of music, from songs and piano pieces to orchestral works and operas. As the first female composer to receive a damehood, Smyth paved the way for women in classical music. She demonstrated resilience in overcoming gender barriers and remained dedicated to pushing boundaries in her field.
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