There is so much inspiration to be gained from learning about Famous People of the past and present - what they achieved and how - particularly when you can put them into the context of their time. Here we take a look at famous women from all walks of life, cultures and careers, and learn about their remarkable achievements.
Ada Lovelace (1815–1852) was a British mathematician who is credited with being the world...
Amelia Earhart (1897–1937) was an American pilot famous for becoming the first woman to...
Aretha Franklin (1942–2018) was a multi-award winning American singer, songwriter and...
Children can learn a little about Bessie Coleman, a remarkable and determined women born in the...
Boudicca (c. 30 AD – c. 61 AD), also known as Boadicea, was a Celtic queen who showed...
Charlotte Brontë, 1816 to 1855, was the eldest of the three famous Brontë sisters and the author...
Cleopatra VII Philopator (69–30 BC) was a beautiful and ambitious Egyptian queen, famous...
Learn a little about Emily Brontë here, and then enjoy our fun colouring pages and printables...
Emmeline Pankhurst (1858–1928) was a leader of the British suffragette movement and an...
Enid Blyton (1897 to 1968) wrote well over 500 children's books in her long writing career,...
Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) was a famous nurse who spent her life improving the...
George Eliot (1819–1880) was a famous English novelist living in Victorian times. Her real...
NEW! Children can learn a little about Harriet Tubman, remarkable "Moses" of the...
Helen Keller (1880–1968) was an American author, activist and lecturer admired worldwide...
Isabella Bird (1831–1904) was an intrepid and adventurous travel writer and photographer...
Find out a little about the author of Harry Potter, JK Rowling, and use our printable activity...
Jane Austen (1775 to 1818) is one of the most widely read and loved authors of all time. Her...
Jane Goodall, DBE, (1934–), is a British ethologist and conservationist, famous for her...
Joan of Arc (1412–1431) is the patron saint of France and of soldiers. She is famous for...
Julia Donaldson (1948–) is an English writer, playwright and performer most famous for her...
Mae Jemison (1956–) is an American doctor, teacher, businesswoman and former astronaut who...
Maria Sibylla Merian (1647–1717) was a German naturalist and illustrator who dedicated her...
Marie Curie (1867–1934) was a Polish scientist whose groundbreaking research on...
Mary Anning (1799–1847) was a famous English fossil hunter and collector. Despite her poor...
Mary Berry (1935–) is one of Britain’s best-loved cookery writers and television...
Mary Seacole (1805–1881) was a Jamaican-born British business woman who showed great...
Millicent Fawcett (1847–1929) was a leading campaigner for women’s rights in Britain...
Mother Teresa (1910–1997) was a Roman Catholic nun and missionary who dedicated herself to...
Lots NEW! Rosa Parks (1913–2005) was an African American civil rights activist, most...
Learn a little about this amazing tennis player, Serena Williams, who has been wowing us all...
Taylor Swift (1989–) is an award-winning American singer and songwriter who has captivated...
More Famous Women
- Anne - Queen of England from 1702 to 1714
- Anne of Cleves - Fourth wife of Henry VIII
- Anne Boleyn - Second (unfortunate) wife of Henry VIII
- Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall - wife of Prince Charles
- Catherine, Duchess of Cambride - wife of Prince William
- Catherine of Aragon - Spanish first wife of King Henry VIII, divorced
- Catherine Howard - Fifth wife of King Henry VIII, beheaded
- Catherine Parr - Sixth and last wife of King Henry VIII, she survived him!
- Cathy Freeman - Australian athlete and Olympic gold medal winner
- Diana, Princess of Wales - Mother of Prince William and Prince Harry
- Elizabeth I - Great Tudor Queen of England, from 1558 to 1603
- Elizabeth II - Queen of Great Britain, came to the throne in 1952
- Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - the Queen Mother
- Fanny Blankers-Koen - "The flying housewife", Dutch Olympic heroine
- Jackie Joyner-Kersee - Record-breaking, medal-winning US heptathlete
- Lady Jane Grey - the 'Nine Day Queen'
- Jane Seymour - third and favourite wife of Henry VIII
- Jenny Jones - winner of GB's first ever snow medal at Sochi 2014
- Kelly Holmes - winner of 2 gold medals in Olympics 2004
- Mary I - eldest daughter of Henry VIII and Queen of England, 1553-1558
- Mary II - Queen of England 1688-94, joint ruler with her husband William
- Mary Queen of Scots - unhappy Queen of Scotland and mother of James I of England
- Matilda - Empress Matilda ruled England briefly in 1141, never crowned
- Molly Brown - brave lady and survivor of the sinking of the Titanic
- Nadia Comaneci - first female gymnast to score an Olympic perfect 10
- Nellie Melba - Australian operatic star of the Victorian era
- Olave Baden-Powell - wife of Robert Baden-Powell and Chief Guide for many years
- Olga Korbut - star of the gymnastic arena in the 1972 Olympic Games
- Rihanna - world famous pop singer
- Tanni Grey Thompson - 11 times Paralympic gold medal winner
- Victoria - Queen of England from 1830 to 1901, the "Victorian Age"
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