Nadezhda Durova
Nadezhda Andreyevna Durova, under the guise of a man, achieved distinction as a decorated soldier within the Russian cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars. She was one of the earliest documented female officers in the Russian military.
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Grace Mera Molisa
Ni-Vanuatu politician, poet, and advocate for women’s equality in politics.
Gwendoline Konie
Distinguished Zambian poet, diplomat and politician
Claudine Picardet
Claudine Picardet was notable in chemistry, mineralogy, and meteorology during the late 18th century.
Alda Neves da Graça do Espírito Santo
Distinguished poet from São Tomé and Príncipe who a significant role in the post-independence Santomean government.
Frances Hoey
Irish novelist and journalist
Lizzie Le Blond
Irish mountaineer, author and photographer
Maureen Potter
Irish variety artiste, comedian and actress
Christina Reid
Irish playwright
Christine Longford
Irish countess of Longford, novelist, and playwright