Mary Wollstonecraft
(1759–1797)
English author, Wollstonecraft
wrote the most significant
book in the early feminist
movement. Her pamphlet
“A Vindication of the Rights
of Women” laid down a moral
and practical basis for
extending human and political
rights to women. She was a
pioneer in the struggle for
female suffrage.
Jane Austen
(1775–1817)
One of the most famous
female authors of all time,
Jane Austen wrote
several novels, which remain
highly popular today.
These include Pride and
Prejudice, Emma and
Northanger Abbey. Jane
Austen wrote at a time
when female writers
were not encouraged,
helping pave the way for
future writers.
Harriet Beecher Stowe
(1811–1896)
A lifelong anti-slavery
campaigner. Her novel
Uncle Tom’s Cabin was
a bestseller and helped
to popularise the
anti-slavery campaign.
Abraham Lincoln later
remarked that her books
were a major factor
behind the American
civil war.
Queen Victoria
(1819–1901)
British Queen. Presiding
over one of the largest
empires ever seen,
Queen Victoria was the
head of state from
1837 – 1901. Queen
Victoria sought to gain an
influence in British politics
whilst remaining aloof
from party politics.
She came to symbolise a
whole era of Victorian
values.
Florence Nightingale
(1820–1910)
British nurse. By serving
in the Crimean war,
Florence Nightingale was
instrumental in changing
the role and perception
of the nursing profession.
Her dedicated service
won widespread admiration
and led to a significant
improvement in the
treatment of wounded
soldiers.
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