Maria Deraismes
French author and Freemason who played a significant role in advancing women’s rights.
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Lillian Harman-O’Brien
American feminist whose life was dedicated to championing women’s sexual freedom and challenging societal norms.
Naoko Takeuchi
Creator of Sailor Moon
Rita F Dove
American poet who served as Poet Laureate Consultant to the Library of Congress.
Ida Tarbell
American journalist, known as one of the leading muckrakers of the progressive era.
Mary Hamilton Swindler
American archaeologist, classical art scholar, author, and professor
Marya Chéliga-Loevy
Polish-French writer, playwright, feminist and pacifist.
Dr Barbara Mertz
American author and Egyptologist who wrote under her name and pseudonyms Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels. She earned a Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago in 1952 and was celebrated for her mystery novels, including the Amelia Peabody series.
Clare of Assisi
Italian saint closely linked to Francis of Assisi. She founded the Order of Poor Ladies, a Franciscan monastic order known for its strict poverty.
Diamanda Galás
American musician and singer-songwriter who passionately campaigns for AIDS education and the rights of those affected.