1160: Jane Dickenson One of the Few Colonial Women to be Heard Before a Court of Law Born: Unknown, Most Likely England (Present-day England, United Kingdom) Died: After 1624, Mostly Likely The Colony of Virginia, Present-day Virginia, United States of America Jane made a landmark plea to be released from indentured servitude in the year…
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1159) Martine Bertereau
1159: Martine Bertereau, Baroness de Beau Soleil Mining Engineer and Mineralogist Born: c.1602, Possibly Touraine, France Died: c.1642, Vincennes, France The Baroness traveled Europe extensively in search of mineral deposits and fresh groundwater sources at the behest of various nobles and members of different European royal families. She was possibly the first female geologist and…
1158) Bettisia Gozzadini
1158: Bettisia Gozzadini First Known Woman to Have Taught at a University Born: 1209, Bologna, Papal States (Present-day Bologna, Italy) Died: 2 November 1261, Bologna, Papal States (Present-day Bologna, Italy) Bettisia taught at the University of Bologna after obtaining a law degree. She was reportedly so skilled as an orator that she quickly outgrew her…
1157) Cartimandua
1157: Cartimandua Queen of the Brigantes Born: Unknown, Ancient Britannia (Present-day Britain, United Kingdom) Died: After c.69 AD, Ancient Britannia (Present-day Britain, United Kingdom) Also Known As: Cartismandua The Brigantes were the biggest territorial tribe in Britannia, encompassing modern-day Yorkshire. Most of what we know about Cartimandua comes from the Roman author Tacitus. According to…
1156) Cynisca
1156: Cynisca Spartan Princess Born: c.440 BC, Ancient Sparta (Present-day Sparta, Greece) Died: Unknown Also Spelled: Kyniska or Kyneska Cynisca was also the first woman in history to win at the Olympic Games. She competed with a chariot drawn by four horses—notably, however, she did not physically compete as a driver. Cynisca was a breeder…
1155) Ehyophsta
1155: Ehyophsta Cheyenne Warrior who Fought in the Battle of Beecher Island Born: c.1826, Possibly Colorado, United States of America Died: c.1915, Cheyenne Reservation Lands Her name meant “Yellow Haired Woman.” The Americans won the battle, which took place in Colorado in 1868. The battle erupted after American army forces decided to press back against…
1154) Elisabetta Sirani
1154: Elisabetta Sirani Baroque Painter and Printmaker Born: 8 January 1638, Bologna, Papal States (Present-day Bologna, Italy) Died: 25 August 1665, Bologna, Papal States (Present-day Bologna, Italy) Elisabetta was arguably the most famous female artist in early modern Bologna. In her day, Bolognese society was some of the most free-thinking and liberal in all of…
1153) Epicharis
1153: Epicharis Well, That’s One Way to Make Your Mark Died: c. 65 CE, Ancient Roman Empire Epicharis was a freedwoman (former slave) living in Ancient Rome. She is most known for being a part of the team attempting to assassinate Emperor Nero. The plot is known today as the Pisonian Conspiracy. Other conspirators included…
1152) Gabrielle Petit
“I will show them that a Belgian woman knows how to die.” Gabrielle’s Final Words 1152: Gabrielle Petit British Secret Service Spy During World War I Born: 20 February 1893, Tournai, Belgium Died: 1 April 1916, Scharbeek, Belgium Full Name: Gabrielle Alina Eugenia Maria Petit Gabrielle was the middle child of three in a family…
1151) Hannah Szenes
“Blessed is the match consumed in kindling flame. Blessed is the flame that burns in the secret fastness of the heart. Blessed is the heart with strength to stop its beating for honor’s sake. Blessed is the match consumed in kindling flame.” 1151: Hannah Szenes Poet and Special Operations Executive Paratrooper During World War II…