Antoinette Brown Blackwell | |
|---|---|
 Blackwell, c. 1900 | |
| Born | Antoinette Louisa Brown May 20, 1825 |
| Died | November 5, 1921 (aged 96) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Antoinette Blackwell |
| Known for | First woman American ordained minister, Women's rights |
| Spouse | Samuel Charles Blackwell |
| Children | 7 |
Antoinette Louisa Brown, later Antoinette Brown Blackwell (May 20, 1825 – November 5, 1921), was the first woman to be ordained as a mainstream Protestant minister in the United States. She was a well-versed public speaker on the paramount issues of her time and distinguished herself from her contemporaries with her use of religious faith in her efforts to expand women's rights.