Asian Descent Archives - Page 15 of 29

Lim Beng Hong

Trailblazing legal and political figure in British Malaya, renowned for her pioneering achievements and contributions to women’s representation in law and politics.

Burecca of the Maldives

Notable queen consort in Maldivian history, recognized for her intriguing life and political maneuvers during the early 16th century.

Akmaral Arystanbekova

Kazakhstani diplomat and academic

Kurmanjan Datka

Kurmanjan Datka, known as the Tsarina of Alaï or the “Queen of the South” in Kyrgyz, was a prominent figure in the history of present-day Kyrgyzstan.

Choua Lee Yang

Hmong refugee and educator

Eowudong

Versatile 15th-century Joseon Dynasty artist, excelling in dance, literature, art, and poetry.

Durgavati

Queen of Gondwana from 1550 until her death in 1564

Hayati binti Mohd Salleh

Hayati binti Mohd Salleh was the first female Attorney General of Brunei and the first female High Court Judge in the Supreme Court of Brunei.

Indradevi

Politically influential queen of the Khmer Empire from roughly 1181 to 1219

Michiyo Tsujimura (辻村みちよ) was a Japanese agricultural scientist and biochemist known for her pioneering work on green tea components. She was the first woman in Japan to earn a doctoral degree in agriculture.