Constance Georgine Markievicz (née Gore-Booth; 4 February 1868 – 15 July 1927), also known as Countess Markievicz and Madame Markievicz, was an Irish politician, revolutionary, nationalist, suffragist, socialist, and the first woman elected to the Westminster Parliament, and was elected Minister for Labour in the First Dáil, becoming the first female cabinet minister in Europe. She served as a Teachta Dála for the Dublin South constituency from 1921 to 1922 and 1923 to 1927. She was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Dublin St Patrick's from 1918 to 1922.
A founding member of Fianna Éireann, Cumann na mBan and the Irish Citizen Army, she took part in the Easter Rising in 1916, when Irish republicans attempted to end British rule and establish an Irish Republic. She was sentenced to death, commuted to life imprisonment on the grounds of her gender. On 28 December 1918, she was the first woman elected to the UK House of Commons, though, being in Holloway Prison at the time and in accordance with party policy, she did not take her seat. Instead, she and the other Sinn Féin MPs (as TDs) formed the first Dáil Éireann. She was also one of the first women in the world to hold a cabinet position, as Minister for Labour, from 1919 to 1922.Markievicz supported the anti-Treaty side in the Irish Civil War. She continued as (abstentionist) Dáil member for Sinn Féin until 1926 when she became a founding member of Fianna Fáil. She died in 1927.
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Some of their strengths
Countess Constance Markievicz has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Generous, Analytical, Innovative, Optimistic, Intelligent, and Passionate.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Countess Constance Markievicz is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who looks for jobs that tend to reflect their identity.
Constant and Serious
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Countess Constance Markievicz well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.
Optimistic and Frank
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Countess Constance Markievicz as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.
A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Influential and Dynamic
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Countess Constance Markievicz is someone who tends to be focused on spreading ideas, information, and activities.
They are also someone who is intuitive, imaginative, and an agent of change, and who is always dreaming of life's great possibilities and partnering with people to try to achieve those possibilities.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Countess Constance Markievicz tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Countess Constance Markievicz's challenges
While Countess Constance Markievicz has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Countess Constance Markievicz can be Rebellious, Self-centered, Emotionally Distant, Hypocritical, Suspicious, Stubborn, and Pushy.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Countess Constance Markievicz's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Countess Constance Markievicz must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Pushy and Restless
Countess Constance Markievicz is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Countess Constance Markievicz also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
