Biography of successful women

A list of famous and influential women, including women’s rights activists, poets, musicians, politicians, humanitarians and scientists.

A list of women in chronological order

Sappho (circa  570 BCE) One of the first known female writers.

Much of her poetry has been lost but her immense reputation has remained. Plato referred to Sappho as one of the great 10 poets.

Cleopatra (69 BCE–30 BCE) The last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt. Cleopatra sought to defend Egypt from the expanding Roman Empire.

Biography of successful women in history

In doing so she formed relationships with two of Rome’s most powerful leaders, Marc Anthony and Julius Caesar.

Mary Magdalene (4 BCE–40BCE) Accounts from the Gospels and other sources suggest Mary Magdalene was one of Jesus’ most devoted followers.

Mary Magdalene stood near Jesus at his crucifixion and was the first to see his resurrection.

Boudicca (1st Century CE) Boudicca was an inspirational leader of the Britons. She led several tribes in revolt against the Roman occupation