Shena Simon, Baroness Simon of Wythenshawe

The Lady Simon of Wythenshawe
Shena Simon c.1920
Member of the Manchester City Council
In office
1924–1933
Lady Mayoress of Manchester
In office
1921–1922
Lord MayorErnest Simon
Personal details
BornShena Dorothy Potter
(1883-10-21)21 October 1883
Croydon, England
Died17 July 1972(1972-07-17) (aged 88)
Manchester, England
PartyLabour
SpouseErnest Simon, 1st Baron Simon of Wythenshawe
Children3, including Roger Simon, 2nd Baron Simon of Wythenshawe and Brian Simon
Occupation
  • Politician
  • feminist
  • educationalist
  • writer
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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.