British author, she wrote six novels such as 'Pride and Prejudice' and is famous for her realism, her social commentary and her biting irony.
Nicknamed 'the Lady with the Lamp', she organized the tending to wounded soldiers during the Crimean War and created first secular nursing school in the world.
Born into slavery, she escaped and guided dozens of other slaves to freedom. She also worked as a spy for the Union Army during the Civil War and was active in the women's suffrage movement at the end of her life.
French author, she is famous for her pastoral novels such as 'La Mare au Diable' and for her love affairs with the pianist Frédéric Chopin and the writer Alfred de Musset.
Eldest of three sisters writers, she first published her works, including the novel 'Jane Eyre', under the pseudonym Currer Bell.
Queen of the vast British Empire, she became a national icon who was identified with strict standards of personal morality and gave her name to an era.
Wife of Napoleon I and empress of France, she didn't bear her husband any child, but was the grandmother of Napoleon III through her daughter from a first marriage.
Escaped from slavery with her infant son, she was an abolitionist and delivered the famous speech 'Ain't I a Woman?' during the Civil War.
French painter, she joined the Impressionists since their first exhibition and often painted scenes from her domestic life.
This French actress performed in the plays of Hugo, Dumas and Rostand, and even if she performed in French, she captivated the audience in the United Kingdom and the United States too during theatrical tours.
This mathematician wrote what is considered as the first computer program and developed a vision of the capability of computers to go beyond mere calculating.
This Native American woman traveled with the Lewis and Clark expedition from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean as guide.
Social reformer and women's rights activist, she played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement and became the first actual woman to be depicted on U.S. coinage.
This poor French girl experienced visions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, which became a major pilgrimage place. Then she became a Sister of the Charity in Nevers because she wanted to stay humble and to be away from the unwitting attention she was attracting.
This American abolitionist and author is famous for her novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' that depicts the harsh conditions for slaves in the country.
This English ethnographic and scientific writer traveled in West Africa and helped draw attention to British imperial agendas abroad and the native customs of African people that were previously little discussed.
She was the inventor of the first commercially successful automatic dishwasher.
Frontierswoman and professional scout, she is known for her habit of wearing men's attire. She was involved in several conflicts against Native Americans, but is also said to have exhibited compassion to the needy.
Queen of Madagascar, she wanted to expand the Malagasy empire and to break ties with the European countries interested in the island.
She was the first queen and last monarch of Hawaii, but had to abdicate the throne when the United States conquered the archipelago.
Chinese empress dowager, she assumed regency and supported many technological and military reforms.
Spanish romanticist poet and novelist, she wrote in Galician as well as in Spanish. She is also known for her sense of commitment to the poor and to the defenseless.
American outlaw, she was convicted of horse theft. She was killed at 41 years old and her murder is still unsolved today.
Irish dancer and actress, she became the mistress of King Ludwig I of Bavaria, who made her Countess of Landsfeld, and used her influence to institute liberal reforms.
Author of short stories, such as 'Bayou Folk', and novels for children and adults, she based many of her stories and sketches in her life in Louisiana.
Quiz Playlist
Details
Clickable: Select answers by clicking on text or image buttons
In order to create a playlist on Sporcle, you need to verify the email address you used during registration. Go to your Sporcle Settings to finish the process.
Comments