Cleopatra
– A great leader who served as the last active pharaoh of Egypt.
Boudicca
– As inspirational Briton leader who led several tribes in a revolution against
the Romans.
Joan of
Arc – She became France’s patron saint after leading France to victory at a
young age of only 17.
Queen
Isabella of Spain – Patron to
Christopher Columbus, her influence made his discovery of America possible.
Marie
Curie – Discovered radioactivity and radium. She was the first woman to have won
a Nobel Prize
Anne
Frank – Hardly a woman yet, this young writer became the world’s most famous
victim of the Holocaust. Her diary left one of the most complete accounts of
what life was like for the Jews while hiding from the Germans.
Susan B.
Anthony – The first woman to attempt to vote in the U.S. who was arrested for
fighting for this right.
Mother
Theresa – A global icon for helping the poor. Her Missionary of Charities
organization helped thousands of people in Calcutta who were sick and dying.
Rosa
Parks – Her refusal to give up a bus seat sparked protests in that finally led
to the abolishment of racial segregation in America.
