Lalla Fatma NSoumer (1830 – 1863) is a Kabyle woman who resisted the conquest of Algeria by France in the 1850s. The Koranic school Lalla Fatma NSoumer was born in 1830 in Haute Kabylie, in the village of Werja (now Abi Youcef or At Bu Yusek in Kabyle, located in northern Algeria). She has four o
Mary Anning (1799 – 1847) was an English paleontologist and fossil collector, known for her important discoveries that have contributed significantly to our knowledge of the prehistory and history of the Earth. The cliffs of Lyme Regis Born May 21, 1799 in Lyme Regis (south coast of England), Mary
Rebecca Davis Lee Crumpler (1831 – 1895) was an American doctor, the first black woman to become a doctor in the United States. In particular, she published one of the first books written by an African American on medicine. The first African-American doctor Daughter of Matilda Webber and Absolum
Manuela Sáenz Aizpuru or Manuelita Sáenz (1797 – 1856) was an Ecuadorian patriot and revolutionary, a heroine of the struggle for independence from the former Spanish colonies and a figure of feminism in Latin America. A convent education Illegitimate daughter of María Joaquina de Aizpuru and Span
Ngalifourou (1864 – 1956) is a queen of the Teke kingdom in Central Africa, the last ruler of black Africa. Queen of the Teke kingdom Daughter of Bokapa, Ngalifourou was born in 1864 in Ngabé, on the right bank of the Congo River. She is part of the Téké people, a Bantu population that lives in
Juana Azurduy de Padilla (1780 or 1781 – 1862) was a South American revolutionary, active in the revolution in the region of “Alto Peru” or Upper Peru, present-day Bolivia. The Chuquisaca Revolution Of half Spanish and half indigenous origin, Juana Azurduy de Padilla was born on July 12, 1780 or 1
Sarah Winnemucca (born Thocmentony or Tocmetone ) (circa 1844 – 1891) was a Native American writer from the Paiute people. She was a strong advocate for Native American rights, including fighting for the release of her people from the reservation to which they were deported. A dual culture Sarah
Taytu Betul (ca. 1851 – 1918) was a ruler of the Ethiopian Empire – or Abyssinia – and the founder of the city of Addis Ababa. Wife of a Negus - or king -, she reigns by his side. The wife of the Negus Daughter of Weyzero Yewobdar, from an Ethiopian noble family, and Ras Bitul Hayle Mariam, from a
Laskarina Bouboulina (1771 – 1825) was a Greek heroine of the Greek War of Independence of 1821. A wealthy shipowner, she commanded ships in combat. Birth in prison Daughter of Skevo Pinotsis and Captain Stavrianos Pinotsis, Laskarina was born in prison in Constantinople, during a visit from her m
Marie-Julienne-É Lisa Grimailh, known as Élisa Lemonnier (1805 – 1865) was a French educator who founded the first professional school for all women. The education of young girls Daughter of Etiennette-Rosa-lie Aldebert and Jean Grimailh, Marie-Julienne-Élisa Grimailh was born on the 25th March
Born a slave, Mary Prince (1788 –?) is the first to have testified to slavery through a book published in the United Kingdom. His autobiographical account had a decisive impact on the abolition of slavery in England. The violence of the masters Daughter of slaves, Mary Prince in 1788 in Bermuda.
Lakshmi Bâî (between 1828 and 1834 – 1858), rânî (sovereign) of the principality of Jhânsi in northern India is a heroine of the revolt of the Sepoys, war of independence and resistance to British colonization. Annexation of the state of Jhansi Lakshmi Bâî was born in Varanasi (northern India) in
English Nurse, Florence Nightingale (1820 – 1910) is considered a pioneer of modern nursing. The flu epidemic Born May 12, 1820, Florence Nightingale was the second daughter of Frances Fanny Smith and William Edward Shore, a couple from British high society. His first name comes from his birthplac
Bhikaiji Rustom Cama, née Bhikai Sorab Patel (1861 – 1936) was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. The Indian Home Rule Society Bhikai Sorab Patel was born in Bombay on September 24, 1861, into a privileged Parsi family. His mother Jaijibai Sorabji Patel and his father Sorabji
Annie Smith Peck (1850 – 1935) was an American mountaineer and lecturer, who dedicated herself to promoting travel and exploration. I cant change Born October 19, 1850, in Providence, Rhode Island, Annie Smith Peck was the youngest of five children. Ann Power Smith Peck and George Bacheler Peck, j
A native of Tasmania, Tarenorerer (c. 1800 – 1831) led a rebellion against British settlers in Tasmania during the Black War. Seal hunters Tarenorerer was born around 1800 near Emu Bay in northern Tasmania to the Tommeginer tribe. As a teenager, she was kidnapped by another Aboriginal tribe and s
Nettie Maria Stevens (1861 – 1912) was an American scientist and unsung pioneer in genetics. A late education Daughter of Julia Adams Stevens and Ephraim Stevens, carpenter, Nettie Maria Stevens was born on July 7, 1861 in Vermont, into a middle-class family. She and her three siblings have acces
Liliʻuokalani (1838 – 1917), also known as Lydia Kamakaʻeha Paki, was the last queen of Hawaii. Kings daughter Born September 2, 1838, Liliʻuokalani is the daughter of Annie Keohokālole and Caesar Kaluaiku Kapaʻakea, two Kauaʻi chiefs , one of the main islands of the Hawaiian archipelago. In accor
Isabella Baumfree, nicknamed Sojourner Truth (circa 1797 – 1883) was an American abolitionist. A former slave, she became a fervent defender of the feminist and abolitionist cause. Emancipation Isabella Baumfree was probably born in 1797 in the city of Hurley (State of New York), in a family of s
Qiú Jǐn (1875 – 1907) is a Chinese poet, known for her feminist and revolutionary commitments and considered a major heroine in China. Women of China Daughter of officials from the city of Shaoxing (east China), Qiú Jǐn was born on November 8, 1875. Little is known of her life until her marriage,
Born in 1946 in Connecticut, George W. Bush is the son of George Bush (41e President of the United States). He studied at Yale University and became a businessman in the oil industry. Very pious and a member of the Republican Party, he was twice elected Governor of Texas between 1994 and 2000. He de
He befriended Bonaparte from the capture of Toulon, from then on he followed him to Italy and distinguished himself at Rivoli . He married Pauline Bonaparte in 1797 and took part in the 18 Brumaire. He was then commander of the Saint-Domingue expedition where Toussaint-Louverture, the Black Bonapart
Daughter of King Burgundy, she married Clovis in 493 and played an important role in his conversion to Catholicism. On her death, she became regent of her three sons Clodomir, Childebert I and Clotaire I. She takes in Clodomirs sons when he dies. But her two other sons, Childebert and Clotaire, blac
Giambattista Vicos recognition as one of historys leading philosophers has come in the last two centuries. During his life, the fame and prestige that he enjoys today were repeatedly denied him and only in his native Naples did he gain some relevance, although not enough to leave behind his miserabl