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Director of the Women’s Land Army during the Second World War, and President of the Women’s Institute from 1917 – 1946.

Violet ‘Betty’ Baxter became known as the ‘Silver Lady’, for her support and work with those facing homelessness and destitution.

Bulgarian teacher and revolutionary, known for sewing the flag of the April Uprising of 1876

Supporter of Argentine independence and creator of the Argentine flag

Spanish writer and novelist

Dominican writer and activist

One of the most imposing figures among those who helped to free Bulgaria

Advocate for Hungarian culture and education, and military leader

Reformer of the training of nurses in Finland.

Czech writer