3500BCE - 20th Century
Qiu Jin
1875-1907 C.E.; This revolutonary poet was one of the first women in Chinese history to challenge the old ways and strive for women's social freedom and equality among their male counterparts. She wrote various articles celebrating Chinese women in history in an effort to provide role models for other Chinese women. She pushed these other oppressed women to stand up for themselves and for their families.
"Comrades, I say to you, spare no effort, struggle unceasingly, that at last peace may come to our people." - Qiu Jin
Boudicca
25-62 B.C.E.; This fearless female was the leader of the Iceni tribe in Ireland. Boudicca, who's name in Celtic means victory, as if it was destined, organized and led 120,000 of her troops against the Romans and their British allies who were invading Ireland.
"The gods will grant us the vengeance we deserve! Remember why we are fighting today - then you will win this battle, or die. That is what I, a woman, will do - let men live in slavery if they will." - Boudicca
Eleanor of Aquitaine
1122-1204 C.E.; The wife of the King of France, Louis VII, whom she married at 15, Eleanor was one of the most powerful and interesting person of Europe during the feudal age. She later becomes the Queen of England and then one of the leaders in the Second Crusades. Eleanor urged as many people as possible, both men and women, to part in the Second Crusades.
For more women in history facts, visit:
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http://www.jlhs.nhusd.k12.ca.us/Classes/Social_Science/Anderson%27sWomen.HTML/Women.title.HTML
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http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/resources.html
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http://lkwdpl.org/wihohio/figures.htm
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