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'''Minister Artemisia Lufkin''' ([[1750s|1754]]—[[1820s|1825]]) was a [[wizardkind|witch]]. A [[Hufflepuff]] in her [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] years, Lufkin later became an accomplished [[Minister for Magic]] from [[1798]] to [[1811]], the first female ever to hold the office, being elected at least twice.
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'''Artemisia Lufkin''' ([[1750s|1754]]—[[1820s|1825]]) was the first [[Wizards|witch]] to become [[Minister for Magic]] of [[Great Britain|Britain]]. She was in post between [[1790s|1798]] and [[1810s|1811]]. It is most likely <ref>This is the most likely answer to the 6-1 question of the Third [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]]; as the first female Minister for Magic, it is likely that Lufkin's gender caused a walkout among the oldest (and perhaps more retrograde-minded) wizards of the Wizengamot.</ref> that after her appointment several of the oldest [[Wizengamot]] wizards stepped out of their positions in protest.<ref>Sixth question of the Third [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]] at [[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J. K. Rowling's Official Site]].</ref>
  
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==Biography==
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===Early life===
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Artemisia was born in [[1750s|1754]],<ref name="PSg">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]''</ref> somewhere in the [[Great Britain|British Isles]], to at least one magical parent. In her youth, she attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] from around [[1760s|1765]] to [[1770s|1772]], where she was [[Sorting ceremony|Sorted]] into [[Hufflepuff]].<ref name="pottermore2" />
   
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===As Minister for Magic===
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Artemisia is a feminine form of Artemisios,<ref>"[http://www.behindthename.com/name/artemisia Artemisia]" on Behind the Name</ref> a Greek name which derived from [[Wikipedia:Artemis|Artemis]],<ref>"[http://www.behindthename.com/name/artemisios Artemisios]" on Behind the Name</ref> the name of the Greek goddess of fertility and hunting.<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis Artemis]" on Wikipedia</ref> [[Wikipedia:Artemisia (genus)|Artemisia]] is also the name of a [[Wikipedia:Genus|genus]] of plants that includes [[Wikipedia:Sagebrush|sagebrush]] and [[wormwood]].<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_(genus) Artemisia (genus)]" on Wikipedia</ref> [[Wikipedia:Artemisia Gentileschi|Artemisia Gentileschi]] was a pioneering Italian painter of the [[Wikipedia:Baroque|Baroque]] movement, the first woman to join the [[Wikipedia:Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze|Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze]], and one of the first to handle religious and historical subjects.<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_Gentileschi Artemisia Gentileschi]" on Wikipedia</ref>
  
   
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In [[1790|1798]], Ms. Lufkin rose to the position of [[Minister for Magic]] of [[Great Britain]], and [[Ireland]], succeeding [[Unctuous Osbert]], and became the first female ever to have held the office.
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Lufkin is a pet form of the Middle English given name Love,<ref>"[http://www.ancestry.com/facts/Lufkin-family-history-sct.ashx Lufkin]" on Ancestry.com</ref> which derived from either the Old English girl's name ''Lufu'', meaning "[[love]]," or its masculine equivalent ''Lufa''.<ref>"[http://www.ancestry.com/facts/Love-family-history-sct.ashx Love]" on Ancestry.com</ref>
  
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She established the [[Department of International Magical Cooperation]] and lobbied hard and successfully to have a [[Quidditch World Cup]] tournament held in Britain during her term.<ref name="PMministers">''[[Pottermore]]'' - [http://www.pottermore.com/en/book5/chapter7/moment1/ministers-for-magic New from J.K. Rowling: "Ministers for Magic"]</ref>
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It is most likely <ref>This is the most likely answer to the 6-1 question of the Third [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]]: as the first female Minister for Magic, it is likely that Lufkin's gender caused a walkout among the oldest (and perhaps more retrograde-minded) wizards of the Wizengamot.</ref> that after her appointment several of the oldest [[Wizengamot]] wizards stepped out of their positions in protest.<ref>Sixth question of the Third [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]] at [[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J. K. Rowling's Official Site]].</ref>
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She served as Minister for 13 years, being succeeded in the post by [[Grogan Stump]] in [[1810s|1811]].
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===Death and post-mortem===
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Ms. Lufkin passed away in [[1820s|1825]], aged around 71. She was featured in a [[Chocolate Frog Cards|Chocolate Frog Card]] by the [[1990s]].<ref name="PSg" />
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On [[1 September]], [[1991]], [[Prefect]] [[Gabriel Truman]] welcomed the [[Hufflepuff]] [[first year]]s to [[Hufflepuff Basement]] with a short speech in which he mentioned former Minister Artemisia Lufkin as one of the many notable Hogwarts students who had been [[Sorting ceremony|Sorted]], like them, into Hufflepuff.<ref name="pottermore2" />
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* Artemisia is a feminine form of Artemisios,<ref>"[http://www.behindthename.com/name/artemisia Artemisia]" on Behind the Name</ref> a Greek name which derived from [[Wikipedia:Artemis|Artemis]],<ref>"[http://www.behindthename.com/name/artemisios Artemisios]" on Behind the Name</ref> the name of the Greek maiden goddess of hunting.<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis Artemis]" on Wikipedia</ref>
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* [[Wikipedia:Artemisia (genus)|Artemisia]] is also the name of a [[Wikipedia:Genus|genus]] of plants that includes [[Wikipedia:Sagebrush|sagebrush]] and [[wormwood]].<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_(genus) Artemisia (genus)]" on Wikipedia</ref>
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* [[Wikipedia:Artemisia Gentileschi|Artemisia Gentileschi]] was a pioneering Italian painter of the [[Wikipedia:Baroque|Baroque]] movement, the first woman to join the [[Wikipedia:Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze|Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze]], as well as one of the first to handle religious and historical subjects.<ref>"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_Gentileschi Artemisia Gentileschi]" on Wikipedia</ref>
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* Lufkin is a pet form of the Middle English given name Love,<ref>"[http://www.ancestry.com/facts/Lufkin-family-history-sct.ashx Lufkin]" on Ancestry.com</ref> which derived from either the Old English girl's name ''Lufu'', meaning "[[love]]", or its masculine equivalent ''Lufa''.<ref>"[http://www.ancestry.com/facts/Love-family-history-sct.ashx Love]" on Ancestry.com</ref>
   
 
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Minister Artemisia Lufkin (1754—1825) was a witch. A Hufflepuff in her Hogwarts years, Lufkin later became an accomplished Minister for Magic from 1798 to 1811, the first female ever to hold the office, being elected at least twice.

Artemisia LufkinGBA

An elder Madam Lufkin

Biography

Early life

Artemisia was born in 1754,[4] somewhere in the British Isles, to at least one magical parent. In her youth, she attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from around 1765 to 1772, where she was Sorted into Hufflepuff.[3]

As Minister for Magic

In 1798, Ms. Lufkin rose to the position of Minister for Magic of Great Britain, and Ireland, succeeding Unctuous Osbert, and became the first female ever to have held the office.

She established the Department of International Magical Cooperation and lobbied hard and successfully to have a Quidditch World Cup tournament held in Britain during her term.[5]

It is most likely [6] that after her appointment several of the oldest Wizengamot wizards stepped out of their positions in protest.[7]

She served as Minister for 13 years, being succeeded in the post by Grogan Stump in 1811.

Death and post-mortem

Ms. Lufkin passed away in 1825, aged around 71. She was featured in a Chocolate Frog Card by the 1990s.[4]

On 1 September, 1991, Prefect Gabriel Truman welcomed the Hufflepuff first years to Hufflepuff Basement with a short speech in which he mentioned former Minister Artemisia Lufkin as one of the many notable Hogwarts students who had been Sorted, like them, into Hufflepuff.[3]

Etymology

Appearances

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ "World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling," South West News Service, 8 July 2000
  2. ↑ According to Pottermore, Nobby Leach (Minister for Magic between 1962 and 1968) was the first Muggle-born wizard ever to be appointed to the office)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Pottermore introduction for Hufflepuffs (transcription available here)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
  5. ↑ Pottermore - New from J.K. Rowling: "Ministers for Magic"
  6. ↑ This is the most likely answer to the 6-1 question of the Third W.O.M.B.A.T.: as the first female Minister for Magic, it is likely that Lufkin's gender caused a walkout among the oldest (and perhaps more retrograde-minded) wizards of the Wizengamot.
  7. ↑ Sixth question of the Third W.O.M.B.A.T. at J. K. Rowling's Official Site.
  8. ↑ "Artemisia" on Behind the Name
  9. ↑ "Artemisios" on Behind the Name
  10. ↑ "Artemis" on Wikipedia
  11. ↑ "Artemisia (genus)" on Wikipedia
  12. ↑ "Artemisia Gentileschi" on Wikipedia
  13. ↑ "Lufkin" on Ancestry.com
  14. ↑ "Love" on Ancestry.com
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Unctuous Osbert 		Minister for Magic
1798-1811 		Succeeded by:
Grogan Stump


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