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Mary G. Harris Jones (1837 (baptized) – November 30, 1930), known as Mother Jones from 1897 onwards, was an Irish-born American labor organizer, former schoolteacher, and dressmaker who became a prominent union organizer, community organizer, and activist.
- August 1, 1837
- November 30, 1930 (aged 93), Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
Learn about the life and legacy of Mary Harris Jones, aka "Mother Jones", the most famous female labor activist of the nineteenth century. She organized strikes, published books, and fought for workers' rights in the US and Canada.
Mary Harris “Mother” Jones was a fearless fighter for workers’ rights. When she was mocked as the “grandmother of all agitators,” in the U.S. Senate, Mother Jones replied that she would someday like to be called “the great-grandmother of all agitators.”. She helped to shape a spirit of civil disobedience in the cause of justice.
2. Apr. 2014 · Mother Jones, born Mary Harris Jones in 1830, was a union leader and socialist who fought for the rights of workers in America. She survived many tragedies, including the Irish Potato Famine, the Chicago fire and a 20-year prison sentence, and was known as the miner's angel.
Vor 4 Tagen · Mary Harris. Born: May 1, 1830, Cork, Ireland (born on this day) Died: November 30, 1930, Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. (aged 100)
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mary Jones’ greatest achievement may have been creating the persona of Mother Jones. She was born Mary Harris in Cork, Ireland, in 1837. When she was barely 10 years old, she witnessed the ...
Mary Harris „Mother“ Jones (* vermutlich um den 1. August 1837, nach eigenen Angaben am 1. Mai 1830 in Cork, Irland; † 30. November 1930 in Silver Spring, Maryland) war eine prominente US-amerikanische Führerin der Arbeiter- und Gewerkschaftsbewegung. Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1 Leben. 2 Werke. 3 Literatur. 4 Weblinks. Leben.
