20 influential women in history “इतिहासको २० प्रभावशाली महिलाहरू”
Here’s a list of 20 influential women in history along with a brief description of their work:
No. | Name | Contribution/Work |
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1 | Cleopatra | Queen of Egypt, influential political leader |
2 | Joan of Arc | Led French forces during the Hundred Years’ War |
3 | Queen Elizabeth I | Queen of England, known for the Elizabethan era |
4 | Marie Curie | Pioneering work in radioactivity and Nobel laureate |
5 | Rosa Parks | Civil rights activist, pivotal in Montgomery Bus Boycott |
6 | Florence Nightingale | Founder of modern nursing |
7 | Susan B. Anthony | Suffragist, played a key role in women’s right to vote |
8 | Amelia Earhart | Pioneer aviator, first female to fly solo across Atlantic |
9 | Eleanor Roosevelt | First Lady, diplomat, and human rights advocate |
10 | Mother Teresa | Missionary and humanitarian, Nobel Peace Prize recipient |
11 | Indira Gandhi | Prime Minister of India, key political figure |
12 | Malala Yousafzai | Advocate for girls’ education, Nobel Peace Prize winner |
13 | Margaret Thatcher | First female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom |
14 | Jane Austen | Renowned novelist, known for works like “Pride and Prejudice” |
15 | Harriet Tubman | Abolitionist, conductor of the Underground Railroad |
16 | Wangari Maathai | Environmentalist, Nobel Peace Prize for tree planting |
17 | Angela Merkel | Chancellor of Germany, influential European leader |
18 | Maya Angelou | Poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist |
19 | Coco Chanel | Fashion designer, revolutionized women’s fashion |
20 | Aung San Suu Kyi | Leader in Myanmar’s democracy movement, Nobel laureate |
These women have made significant contributions in various fields, shaping history and inspiring generations.