Qiu Jin

Qiu Jin (秋瑾) was a Chinese revolutionary, feminist, and author who joined a failed uprising against the Qing dynasty and is celebrated as a national heroine, a martyr for republicanism and feminism.

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Steinvǫr Sighvatsdóttir

Steinvǫr Sighvatsdóttir was a remarkable figure in Icelandic history during the Age of the Sturlungs. She was both a pivotal political player and a celebrated skald, officially recognized in Skáldatal.

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Gwendoline Konie

Gwendoline Noreen Chomba Konie, a distinguished Zambian poet, diplomat, and politician, made significant contributions to her nation’s political and cultural landscape.

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Dora de Acuña

Dora Gómez Bueno de Acuña was a multifaceted personality—a poet, educator, journalist, and radio actress. She acquired her education at the Escuela Normal de Asunción, graduating as a teacher.

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Anise Koltz

Anise Koltz was a Luxembourgish poet and writer, recognized for her significant poetic contributions in both German and French.

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