Helena Sanders

This article is about the Cornish humanitarian, cultural activist and poet. For the fictional character, see Look Back in Anger.

Helena Sanders
Leader of Mebyon Kernow
In office
1951–1957
Preceded byParty established
Succeeded byCecil Beer
Personal details
BornHelena Charles
(1911-04-16)16 April 1911
Kolkata
Died14 June 1997(1997-06-14) (aged 86)
Other namesMaghteth Boudycca (Bardic name)
EducationUniversity of Oxford (1948)
OccupationsHumanitarian, cultural activist, politician and poet.
Known forBard of the Gorseth Kernow
SpouseGuy Sanders
AwardsKnight of St Mark
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Helena Sanders née Charles (16 April 1911 – 14 June 1997) was a humanitarian, cultural activist, politician and poet. Sanders was the founder of the political party, Mebyon Kernow, in 1951. She was also well known for her feline welfare efforts in Venice.

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