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Gracia Mendes Nasi (1510-1569)
Savior of the Jews
Jewish businesswoman who saved thousands of Jews from the Inquisition by smuggling them out of the country.
Katie Sandwina (1884-1951)
Lady Hercules
Champion weightlifter, suffragette, mom – this “Lady Hercules” did it all.
Collection: Martyrs >

Anacaona

When Columbus and his crew ravaged her land, this native Haitian poet gave all to keep the peace.

Takeko Nakano

When the end of an era was at hand, this samurai woman refused to go gently.

Noor Inayat Khan

Pacifist Indian princess who gave up everything of herself to hold the line in occupied Paris during World War 2.
Ka’ahumanu (c.1768-1832)
Hawaii's Queen of Controversy
United Hawaii under one rule, abolished ancient taboos, and led negotiations with the fledgling United States.
Emmy Noether (1882-1935)
The Most Important Mathematician You've Never Heard Of
Revolutionized the field of mathematics, yet was persecuted for being Jewish and paid a pittance for her visionary teaching work.
Tin Hinan (325-450)
The Queen Who Put Men in Veils
The greatest leader of the nomadic Tuareg tribe of northern Africa, who put their men in veils and let their women run the show.
Collection: Women in Business >

Labotsibeni Gwamile LaMdluli

When her husband inadvertently sold the country to colonial forces, this queen spent the rest of her life getting it back.

Mary Anning

When her father died, leaving her lower-class family in debt, this indomitable woman worked tirelessly and became one of history's greatest fossil collectors.

Man-deok Kim

When famine hit Jeju island, where she'd been exiled since birth, this prostitute-turned-businesswoman spent her fortune to feed everyone.
Jane Dieulafoy (1851-1916)
The Archaeologist Who Became a Fashion Icon
A phenomenally successful archaeologist who became a fashion icon for wearing men’s clothing.
Marie Marvingt (1875-1963)
The Fiancee of Danger
Ludicrously over-accomplished athlete who invented flying ambulances and won the only gold medal ever awarded by the French Academy of Sports for "all sports" - yes, all of them.
Keumalahayati (16th-17th century)
The Widow Admiral of Indonesia
The first naval admiral of modern times, she protected her country from foreign invaders with aplomb.
Collection: Revolutionaries >

Ilona Zrinyi

When her rebel husband was imprisoned, she continued the movement - by holding a castle under siege for three long, lonely years.

Pingyang

This unlikely heroine created her own Woman's Army of 70,000 soldiers through good manners and political savvy - and then used it to overthrow one of China's greatest douchebags.

Manuela Sáenz

This revolutionary heroine of South America kept a pet bear, a disembodied moustache, and a lifestyle that defied every convention possible.
Alfhild (5th century)
The Viking Princess Who Became a Pirate
Viking princess who decided she'd rather be a pirate than get married.
Calafia (16th century Spanish myth)
The Griffin-Riding Queen of California
Black, Muslim warrior queen of a tribe of griffin-riding Amazons - and the honest-to-god namesake of California.
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