Shena Simon, Baroness Simon of Wythenshawe
The Lady Simon of Wythenshawe | |
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Shena Simon c.1920 | |
| Member of the Manchester City Council | |
| In office 1924–1933 | |
| Lady Mayoress of Manchester | |
| In office 1921–1922 | |
| Lord Mayor | Ernest Simon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Shena Dorothy Potter 21 October 1883 Croydon, England |
| Died | 17 July 1972 (aged 88) Manchester, England |
| Party | Labour |
| Spouse | Ernest Simon, 1st Baron Simon of Wythenshawe |
| Children | 3, including Roger Simon, 2nd Baron Simon of Wythenshawe and Brian Simon |
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Shena Dorothy Simon, Baroness Simon of Wythenshawe (née Potter; 21 October 1883 – 17 July 1972), was an English politician, feminist, educationalist and writer. She was Lady Mayoress of Manchester, during her husband's term as Lord Mayor, from 1921 to 1922. From 1924 to 1933, Lady Simon served on the Manchester City Council. She was the founder of the Women Citizens' Association in Manchester.