Sophie Sager

Swedish writer and feminist

Sophie Sager
Sophie (or Sofie) Sager, (Växjö, Sweden, 1825 – New York City, United States, 1902), was a Swedish writer and feminist. She was one of the first feminist activists and speakers for the modern women's movement in Sweden. She is also known for her part in the famous Sager Case (1848), where she sued a man for attempted rape and won the case, which was one of the most famous Swedish criminal cases of her time. Life. Born into a wealthy family, Sophie Sager was educated in a girls’ school. As an adult, she fell into poverty and supported herself as governess. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Sager

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