Question: who was the irish woman who took part in india's freedom movement
Answer: Annie Besant Annie Besant ( 1847 - 10 - 01 ) 1 October 1847 Clapham , London , UK 20 September 1933 ( 1933 - 09 - 20 ) ( aged 85 ) Adyar , Madras Presidency , British India Nationality British Known for Theosophist , women 's rights activist , writer and orator Political party Indian National Congress Movement Indian independence movement Spouse ( s ) Frank Besant ( m .