Here is a list of the most celebrated women in History

  • Cleopatra: Cleopatra was the last Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt and is perhaps one of the most well-known women in history. She was known for her intelligence, political savvy, and beauty, and played a key role in the transformation of Egypt into a major power.
  • Marie Curie: Marie Curie was a pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of physics and chemistry. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the first person (male or female) to win two Nobel Prizes in different fields.
  • Joan of Arc: Joan of Arc was a young French warrior and saint who led the French army to victory against the English during the Hundred Years’ War. She is hailed as a national hero in France and is considered a role model for women everywhere.
  • Queen Elizabeth I: Queen Elizabeth I was the Queen of England from 1558 to 1603 and is one of the most celebrated women in English history. She is known for her strong leadership, intelligence, and political savvy, and is often referred to as the “Virgin Queen” due to her refusal to marry.
  • Mother Teresa: Mother Teresa was a Catholic nun and missionary who dedicated her life to helping the poor and sick in India. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work, and is revered as a symbol of compassion and selflessness.
  • Rosa Parks: Rosa Parks was an American civil rights activist who is best known for her role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her refusal to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger sparked the boycott and played a key role in the civil rights movement.
  • Malala Yousafzai: Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. She gained international attention for human rights advocacy, especially the education of women and children in her native Swat Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northwest Pakistan, where the local Taliban had at times banned girls from attending school.
  • Amelia Earhart: Amelia Earhart was an American aviator and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She was a pioneer for women in aviation and remains an iconic figure in American history.

Who is your favorite?