Woman of English letters, Mary Wollstonecraft (April 27, 1759 – September 10, 1797) leaves several works on the theme of education and claims the education of women and equal rights. She is recognized, at the emergence of feminism, as one of its pioneers. In 2017, you voted for her for the posthumo
Isabel Godin of the Odonais (1728 – 1792) is famous for having been the only survivor of an expedition of 42 people who left for the Amazon basin to join her husband. Isabel and Jean Godin of the Odonais Daughter of Don Pedro Gramesón y Bruno, administrator in Riobamba, Isabel Gramesón was born
Nicknamed “The Great”, Maria Theresa of Austria is Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Hungary, Bohemia and Croatia. Reigning for 40 years, she is one of the greatest rulers of her time. A reserved child Daughter of Empress Elisabeth Christine and Emperor Charles VI, Marie-Thérèse Walburge Amélie Chr
Native American Cherokee, Nanyehi (circa 1738 – 1822 or 1824), known in English as Nancy Ward, was a Ghigau , a prestigious title granted to remarkable women granting them the right to sit on the council. With the spirits Nanyehi was born around 1738 in Chota (city of refuge), the Cherokee capita
French privateer, Louise Antonini (1771 – 1861) then enlisted in the army and distinguished herself there until reaching the rank of sergeant. A fighter present in all battles, she leads an eventful and incredible existence. A privateer named Louis Born in Ajaccio on May 30, 1771, Louise Antonini
Daughter of a king of England but of a repudiated and condemned wife, Elisabeth Ire nevertheless ends up acceding to the throne and reigns alone for 44 years. In an England divided between Catholics and Protestants, his reign was notably marked by greater religious tolerance. Daughters of Henry VII
Weetamoo, also known as Weetamoe, Namumpum or Tatapanunum (between 1635 and 1640-1676) was a Pocasset Wampanoag Native American chief. Daughter of sachem Daughter of Sachem Corbitant, chief of the Pocassets, and one of his wives, Weetamoo was born between 1635 and 1640 in present-day Massachusetts
Jeanne Barret, whose name is sometimes spelled Baret or Baré (1740 – 1807) was a botanist and explorer, considered the first woman to circumnavigate the globe. Philibert Commerson Daughter of Jeanne Pochard and Jean Barret, a peasant, Jeanne Barret was born on July 27, 1740 in the village of La Co
Nanny or Queen Nanny (about 1685 – 1733 or 1760) is a Jamaican heroine, an emblematic figure of the resistance of the Jamaican maroons. Runaway slaves Many accounts of Queen Nannys existence come from oral sources and historical documents. Nanny was born around 1685 or 1686 in Ghana, in the Asha
Anne Dieu-le-veut (1661 – 1710) was a Breton pirate. Described as tough and relentless, she actively participates in all aspects of life on board, from command to combat. Deported as a criminal Anne Dieu-le-veut was born on August 28, 1661 in Gourin, Morbihan (Brittany). Very little is known abou
Maria Gaetana Agnesi (1718 – 1799) was an Italian mathematician and philosopher, who was notably appointed to the University of Bologna by the Pope at the time and wrote a treatise on mathematical analysis. Womens right to education The eldest daughter of a large family, Maria Gaetana Agnesi was b
Sayyida al-Hurrah bint Ali ibn Rashid , known as Sayyida al Hurra (1485 – 1542), was a queen of the city of Tetouan (Morocco), who reigned for thirty years, fought against the Portuguese and resorted to piracy. “The free” Sayyida al-Hurra was born around 1485 (around the year 890 of the Muslim ca
Mary Jemison (Deh-he-wä-mis) (1743 – 1833) was an American woman, abducted as a child by Native Americans and later assimilated into Native American culture. She is best known for negotiating a treaty for her tribe. The Kidnapping of Mary Daughter of Jane and Thomas Jemison, Mary was born in the f
Solitude, nicknamed the Mulatto Solitude because of her origins (circa 1772 – 1802?), is an important figure in the resistance of black slaves in Guadeloupe. A life as a slave Today little is known about the existence of Solitude. She was born in Guadeloupe around 1772, the result of the rape of h
Jeanne Françoise Julie Adélaïde Bernard, who became Juliette or Julie Récamier (1777 – 1849) was a French-minded woman. His salon brings together the biggest names in the political and cultural world of his time. Jacques-Rose Récamier, father and husband Daughter of a royal notary, Jeanne François
María Josefa Gabriela Cariño Silang (1731 – 1763) was the first woman to lead a revolution in the Philippines against the Spanish occupier. When her husband died, she took over to lead the movement, until her own arrest and execution. A youth under the Spanish occupation María Josefa Gabriela Ca
Jane Colden (1724 – 1766) was the first female botanist in the United States. Renowned and recognized by her peers, she does a great job cataloging the flora of New York State. An early curiosity and intelligence Born in New York on March 27, 1724, Jane Colden was the daughter of Cadwallader Colde
Aminatou of Zaria (1533-ca. 1610), the warrior queen, was the daughter of Queen Bakwa Turunku of the Hausa city-state of Zazzau (or Zaria, in Nigeria); she is known for her courage and her warlike exploits. Daughter of the King of Zaria Little is known about the life of Aminatou of Zaria and histo
Louise Labé (1524 – 1566), nicknamed La Belle Cordière, was a French poet of the modern era. Considered one of the greatest authors of the 16th century, she claimed for women the right to education and independence of thought. The Beautiful Cordiere Daughter of Pierre Charly, apprentice ropemaker
Jeanne Marie Philipon, better known as Manon Roland or Madame Roland (1754 – 1793) is a figure of the French Revolution, who played a major role in the Girondin party. A convent education The only survivor of the seven children of Marguerite Bimont and Gatien Philipon, Jeanne Marie Philipon was bo
South African pediatrician specializing in HIV, Glenda Elisabeth Gray (b. 1962) conducted pioneering work in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. In 2017, you voted for her for the NobElle Medicine Prize! Committed against apartheid Daughter of an accountant mother and a miner
The first Albanian writer, Musine Kokalari (1917 – 1983) became involved in politics and co-founded the Social Democratic Party of Albania. Thereafter, she will be persecuted by the communist regime and will no longer have the right to write. An early passion for literature Musine Kokalari was bo
Cleopatra by John William Waterhouse Cleopatra the Great, Cleopatra VII Philopator (69-30 BCE) Egypts last independent queen was from the Ptolemaic dynasty. She assumed power in AD 51 after the death of Ptolemy XII Auletes together with her brother Ptolemy XIII Philopathor. As a result of a co
Ann Bancroft (born 1955) is an American polar explorer. She is the first woman to have led expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica, and to have explored both poles. Physical education teacher Born September 29, 1955 in Mendota Heights, Minnesota (United States), Ann Bancroft grew up in an environ