Emily Davison
This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.
publication date: Sunday, June 27, 2021 (part of Summer 2021)
category: 
Activism
clue: This derby crasher was trampled by a royal's horse.
explanation: English suffragette Emily Davison ran onto the track during the Epsom Derby. In an attempt to grab the reins of King George V's horse, she was struck and later died of her injuries. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, Erik Bates, Mike Eberhart, and Scott Hardie
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