Famous Women

World's Famous Women Leaders
There have been many famous women leaders in the world. To know about some of them, read on...

Famous Irish Women
Famous women, is a vast writing topic, that would exhaust this life time, as well as a few more. I decided hence, to deal in parts, by presenting some famous Irish women for starters. I will try my best not to bring in my strong feminist bias into this piece.

Famous Women Mathematicians
The field of mathematics has seen some outstanding women power. Here are some contributions of the 'geniuses' who made their mark in this intellectual field.

Biography of Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria was born Alexandrina Victoria, on 24 May 1819. She was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June, 1837 and the Empress of India during British colonization of the sub-continent from 1 May 1876, until her death in 1901...

Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary Stuart or Queen Mary, the Queen of Scots ruled Scotland from 14th December, 1542 to 24th July, 1567. Read on to find out more about the life of the Queen of Scots.

Famous Women Singers
From mellow harmonies to shrill high-pitched melancholy, the voices of female vocalists have mesmerized audiences the world over. Here is a showcase of some of the famous women singers in the world, read on...

Famous Women Biologists
Women biologists have a significant place in the world of science. They have achieved laurels in their field. To know more about famous women biologists, read on...

Famous Women Athletes
There are many women athletes who have made remarkable achievements in the world of sports. To know more about these famous women athletes, read on...

Famous Women in American History
In the fascinating history of America, some women have made a strong statement with their immense contribution towards the society. Let's have a look at some such women who have become a part of this rich saga.

World Famous Women
Women have proved that they are on par with men in the fields of governance, literature and also as entrepreneurs. Take a look at the some of the world famous women.

Famous Women Scientists
Women’s contribution to the field of science is undoubtedly valuable. Some of them gained recognition worth their work while some were left ignored. To know about some of the very famous women scientists, read on…

Famous Hispanic Women
Hispanic women have made their mark on diverse fields ranging from sports and science to politics. Read on to know about some famous Hispanic women.

Madeleine Stowe Biography
Madeline Stowe is an acclaimed American actress. Moviegoers will always remember her for her roles in smash hits such as "Stakeout" and "The Last of the Mohicans". 'Read on to know about her interesting life.

Top Actresses of the 1980s
The decade of the 1980s housed many brilliant actresses that starred in the popular films of that period. Here is a quick look at the top actresses of the 1980s. Read on…

Stephanie Rice
The 2008 Summer Olympics has gripped the overwhelmed crowd throughout the globe. Everybody is very eager to know about its different events and winners. Swimming is one of the most popular sports in the 2008 Olympics. Stephanie Rice is the winner of the gold medal in women’s 200m individual medley.

Famous Spanish Actresses
Some of the finest film and television actresses of international repute are the much-loved stars of Spanish Cinema. Let us take a look at some of the very famous Spanish actresses.

Timeline of Queen Elizabeth the First
Queen Elizabeth the First was well educated and well-versed in six languages. It was during her reign that England became Protestant again. During her rule, England had defeated the Spanish Armada. The reign of Queen Elizabeth was known as the Golden age of the English.

Marlee Matlin Biography
Marlee Matlin is an award-winning American actress who is deaf. Her handicap did not hinder her ascent to stupendous fame and acclaim. Let's take a look at her eventful life.

Maya Angelou Timeline
Maya Angelou is a famous author, playwright, poet and stage and screen performer. Her works and performance reflect her versatile personality. Let’s have a look at the Maya Angelou Timeline, which reveals some important events from her life.

Facts on Harriet Tubman
Born in a slave family, a slave by birth, Harriet Tubman had a lion’s share in the abolition of slavery. Know more about her though the facts on Harriet Tubman.

Who are the Richest Women in America?
America is well-known as a land of great wealth and opulence. Some of the richest women of the world are Americans. Here we take a look at a few of America's richest women.

Elizabeth Blackwell Timeline
Elizabeth Blackwell was the first lady to be awarded a degree in Medicine in the US. She was also the first woman physician to have her name entered on the Medical Register of the United Kingdom. This article gives the chronological information about the life of Elizabeth Blackwell. To know more about her achievements and her life, read on...

Women in World War One
Here’s a deep insight into the lives and courageous acts by women in World War One. (1914-1918)

Facts about Chris Evert
Holding the World No. 1 female singles player in tennis, for a period of seven years, Chris Evert has also been the top favorite amongst many lovers of the game for her sheer style and performance. Here’s a look at some interesting facts about Chris Evert.

Women in World War Two
Women in World War Two (1939-1945) had many dangerous duties to carry out and performed tasks on par with men during this period. Here’s a look at some of the courageous women in World War Two.

Harriet Tubman Timeline
Harriet Tubman, an African-American abolitionist, fostered humanity for a lifetime. In her timeline, learn all about her life.

Famous Spanish Women
Here is a brief low down about some famous Spanish women who have carved a niche for themselves in their respective fields.

Famous African American Women
Here is an article that will provide information about some famous African American women. Read on...

Helen Keller's First Glimpse
The well known Helen Keller is now famous for what she accomplished in spite of being deaf and blind. It is charming to see the moment when she actually understood that she can communicate with the world! See it for yourself in the article below!

Facts on Queen Elizabeth the First
Queen Elizabeth the First’s reign was regarded as the Golden Age of England. Here are some interesting facts on Queen Elizabeth I.

Anne Hutchinson - A Brief Sketch
Calling a spade a spade always makes you very popular in certain quarters – and very infamous in others.

Determination to do One's Best: Gertrude Bell, The Mother of Iraq
Gertrude Bell is an often overlooked Englishwoman of the late 19th & early 20th century. She shunned her quaint English society for a life of adventure, solitude, and politics in the Arabian Desert.

For You With You Always: Kiran Bedi
It might have come as a shocker for her die hard fans and admirers, but it was very much on the cards, especially after being superseded by Y S Dadwal for the coveted top job in Delhi Police. The super-cop of Delhi Police and the first woman IPS officer of the country, Kiran Bedi made public on November 27, her decision to leave policing well ahead of her retirement age.

Anne Geddes
An analysis of Anne Geddes , the photographer.

The Amazing Life of Helen Keller
The life of Helen Keller illustrates how a person can overcome tremendous obstacles as shown in her success in living a productive life in spite of blindness and deafness.

Glamorous American Women Who Fell Foul of the Law.
Paris Hilton joins a list of glamorous, elegant and infamous American women who fell foul of the law.

Women In The 20th Century
"Women in the 20th Century" is a material about the first women in the power: Presidents and Prime Ministers. In my opinion, I think that they were pioneers of the democracy in the past Century. The list includes women such as Mary Eugenia Charles, Madeleine K. Albright and Margaret Hilda Roberts Thatcher.

Famous Caribbean Women: Miss Universe 1977
The article the title "Famous Caribbean Women: Miss Universe 1977" deals with the biography of Janelle "Penny" Commissiong, the first black Miss Universe in the history. Like V. S. Naipaul (writer) and Peter Minshall (designer), she was born in Trinidad and Tobago, a wonderful and beautiful Island in the Caribbean.

The Women of Hamas
With a few famous exceptions, women in Gaza have long been in the background of the struggle for Palestinian national rights. But suddenly they are on the front line - from politicians and human shields to suicide bombers. Rory McCarthy talks to the women from Hamas.

First ladies who loved to write
Wrote hundreds of articles, essays and 28 books. From 1935 to 1962 she wrote My Day, a syndicated newspaper column which appeared almost without fail six days a week, the only interruption being when her husband died.