Emmeline Pankhurst was a British political activist and leader of the suffragette movement, which campaigned for women's right to vote in the early 20th century. She was known for her passionate and determined advocacy for women's suffrage, and she played a key role in the struggle for women's rights in the United Kingdom. Pankhurst's efforts and leadership were instrumental in eventually securing voting rights for women in the UK. She was a powerful and influential figure in the fight for gender equality and social justice.