Madeleine de Verchères
Canadian heroine, who defended her father’s fort against an Iroquois attack when she was just 14.
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Laskarina Bouboulina
Heroine of the Greek Revolution of 1821-28
Mariana Bracetti
Puerto Rican heroine
Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba
Njinga, born c. 1582 to the royal family of Ndongo, was trained in both as a diplomat and in warfare during her adolescence. These skills came into practice many times during her reign as she resisted Portuguese colonial expansion into her kingdoms.
Avis Joan Hearn
Aircraftwoman 1st Class (ACW1) Avis Joan Hearn was selected for top secret work using an emerging technology called Radio Location or Radio Direction Finding (RDF). It became known as Radar. Detecting and tracking enemy aircraft, radar was a vital component in the RAF’s success during the Battle of Britain.
Marie-Christine de Lalaing
While the Prince of Espinoy was absent from Tournai, the Spaniards besieged the town in 1581. Taking the place of her husband, Christine de Lelaing organized the resistance. Dressed in a cuirass and with battle-ax in hand, she took part in the battles on the ramparts.
Rayna Knyaginya
Bulgarian teacher and revolutionary, known for sewing the flag of the April Uprising of 1876
Remedios de Escalada
Supporter of Argentine independence and creator of the Argentine flag
Padmini
Indian rani
Tonka Obretenova
One of the most imposing figures among those who helped to free Bulgaria