Elizabeth Thomson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 September 1847 |
| Died | 1918 |
| Occupation | Suffragette |
| Known for | Activism, arson attempt |
| Criminal penalty | 3 months imprisonment (released before full term) |
| Relatives | Agnes Thomson (sister) |
| Honours | Hunger Strike Medal[citation needed] |
Elizabeth Thomson (14 September 1847 – 1918) was a Scottish suffragette and a member of the Edinburgh branch of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU). She was arrested for her involvement in WSPU protests in Scotland and London alongside her sister, Agnes. The sisters were involved in the first arson attempt in Scotland as part of the WSPU arson campaign in 1913. Elizabeth was awarded a Hunger Strike Medal 'for valour' by the WSPU.[citation needed]