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Collection: Revolutionaries

The Mirabal Sisters (1924/27/35-1960)

The Sisters Who Toppled a Dictatorship

When a cruel dictator ruined this Dominican Republic family, these sisters gave their lives to end his.

Constance Markievicz (1868-1927)

The Countess Who Rebelled

Socialite turned sniper turned socialist politician - Ireland's first woman elected to office had quite a life.

Pingyang (c.600-623)

The Princess Who Toppled a Dynasty

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.

Mekatilili wa Menza (c.1860-c.1925)

The widow who beat the British through ecstatic dance

When colonial powers went too far, she rebelled in the most stylish way possible: dancing from town to town. It was surprisingly effective.

Manuela Sáenz (1797-1859)

The Liberator of the Liberator

This revolutionary heroine of South America kept a pet bear, a disembodied moustache, and a lifestyle that defied every convention possible.

Petra Herrera (late 1800s?-early 1900s)

Soldadera Princess

Mexican revolutionary who bombed bridges, led hundreds of women into battle, and was instrumental in turning the tide of the war for the revolutionaries.

Trinidad Tecson (1848-1928)

Mother of the Philippine Red Cross

Turned into a revolutionary in middle age, this mother became one of the Philippines most heralded women.

Juana Azurduy de Padilla (1780-1862)

The Mother of Bolivian Independence

This revolutionary (and mother of five) should have been the namesake of Bolivia - and that's the opinion of Simon Bolivar, the actual namesake of Bolivia!

Ilona Zrinyi (1643-1703)

The Mom Who Held a Castle

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

Angela Jimenez (1896-1982)

The Mom Who Lived a Dozen Lives

Tomboy, daughter, spy, soldier, foster mom, innkeeper, gold miner, nurse, activist; veteran: Angela Jimenez doesn't need a movie so much as a mini-series.