Terken Khatun
Empress of the Khwarazmian Empire, and the mother and de facto co-ruler of Muhammad II
Empress of the Khwarazmian Empire, and the mother and de facto co-ruler of Muhammad II
French noblewoman known for her strong political and religious convictions, especially as a supporter of the Protestant Reformation.
American activist for education and civil rights
Influential African-American teacher, suffragist, and clubwoman who made significant contributions to the women’s suffrage movement and social improvement initiatives in Chicago.
African-American opera singer, educator, and civic leader
Polish-German revolutionary socialist, orthodox Marxist, and anti-war activist
New Zealand community leader
Distinguished Polish novelist, playwright, and essayist and political activist
Born: 4 May 1925, South Africa Died: 17 August 1982 Country most active: South Africa Also known as: Heloise Ruth First South African anti-apartheid activist, scholar and journalist Ruth First […]
Canadian politician, temperance and women’s rights activist, who made history as the first woman elected to a legislature in the British Empire.