Elise Heyerdahl

Elisabeth Susanne Heyerdahl (1858–1921) was a Norwegian Conservative politician, teacher, and a strong supporter of women's involvement in politics.

In 1910, she co-founded the Conservative Party's Women's Club (Høirekvinders klub), heading the organization for a number of years.

In 1909, she became the first woman to serve on the Conservative Party's central committee.

[1] A talented speaker, she fought for improvements in the treatment of children and adolescents.

Strongly committed to women's participation in politics, she was instrumental in creating the Conservative Party's Women's Club and, in 1909, became the first woman to be elected to the party's central committee.