Comics Luisa Capetillo (1879-1922) The Activist Arrested For Wearing Pants In 1915, this rowdy Puerto Rican activist was arrested for wearing pants in public. It wouldn't be the last time she wore pants, or got arrested.
Comics Cornelia Sorabji (1866-1954) Protector. Reformer. Lawyer. One of the first Indian women to practice law, she fought against -- and inside of -- a system that held no room for her.
Comics Isabella of France (c.1295-1358) The She-Wolf of France After years of neglect and abuse from her husband, this queen raised an army and took over England for herself.
Comics Jeanne de Clisson (1300-1359) The Lioness of Brittany When her husband was unjustly executed, this French noblewoman-turned-pirate became the terror of France.
Comics Sor Juana Inés de La Cruz (1651-1695) The Phoenix of Mexico This brilliant poet rose from illegitimacy and poverty to become one of the luminaries of her age - until she flew too close to the sun.
Comics Isabel Godin des Odonais (1728-1792) The Woman Who Lived To reunite with her husband, she went on a months-long trek through the jungle -- and was the only survivor.
Comics Onorata Rodiani (1400-1452) The Warrior Paintress When an unrequited admirer began threatening her, this early fresco painter became one of history's first warrior artists.
Tamar of Georgia (1160-1213) Holy Righteous King of Georgia Saint, sovereign, and fiercely independent woman, she quashed two rebellions from her ex-husband, expanded her nation's borders, and ushered in a golden age.
Catalina de Erauso (1585/92-1650) The Lieutenant Nun After escaping from a convent, this swashbuckler had the strength to chase her dreams: which were apparently to drink, fight, and womanize.
Julie d’Aubigny (1670-1707) Princess of the Opera Sword-slinging, opera-singing bisexual rock star of the 17th century - who burnt down a convent to romance a nun and had to be pardoned by the king of France TWICE.