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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