# Lady Balfour

## Biography

Frances Balfour, born Frances Campbell on February 22, 1858, in London, was a prominent British aristocrat, writer, and leading suffragist. The daughter of the 8th Duke of Argyll, she navigated a world of privilege while advocating for significant social change. From childhood, she endured a hip-joint disease that caused lifelong pain and a limp. In 1879, she married Eustace Balfour, brother of future Prime Minister Arthur Balfour, though their differing political views often strained their relationship.

Lady Frances became one of the highest-ranking members of the aristocracy to take on a leadership role in the British women's suffrage movement. A steadfast constitutionalist, she opposed militant tactics and served on the executive committee of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies from 1896 to 1919. Beyond her activism, she was a prolific author, penning several biographies, including that of Dr. Elsie Inglis, and her two-volume autobiography, Ne Obliviscaris. She also contributed political commentary and co-edited the magazine Women and Progress. Lady Frances Balfour died on February 25, 1931.

## Books

- [Dr. Elsie Inglis](https://samolit.com/books/96497)