Top 10 great women in the world History

HERE ARE SOME OF THE GREATEST EMPOWERED WOMEN OF THEIR TIME :  

1. Margaret Hamilton

        The business and computer engineer, Margaret was born in 1936. She founded two software companies in 1986. She played leading role in NASA and the Apollo Mission. She wrote Software for satellite tracking project and for prototype used by U.S Air force. She worked for the SAGE project which was used by military and air craft. So, she was assigned this program and she actually got it to work. It even printed out its answers in Latin and Greek. She joined Draper laboratory where she worked on software for lunar landing guidance. Her team developed in flight software. Hamilton was presented Augusta Ada Lovelace Award and NASA exceptional Space Act award and $37,200 amount. She was awarded intrepid lifetime Achievement Award and many others for her achievements.

2. Marie Curie 

       The first woman to receive a Nobel Prize, and became a Professor at University of Paris, born in Warsaw. She married the Pierri Currie who won Noble Prize in Physics. She shared that Noble prize with him because they did joint research on radiation. . After her husband death, she won Noble Prize in chemistry in 1911. 2011 was declared year of Marie and later on UN declared it as year of Chemistry. Much of the money she was awarded was spent by her on her friends, research associates and students. She was first lady to win Nobel Prize and first who win two Nobel Prize. She was the person who won multiple sciences Awards. At San Diego the Museum of Contemporary art installed Madame Curie beautiful statue. Numerous research works was dedicated to her. She was awarded numerous universities degrees. Her name was appeared on many artistic works .In spite of her splendid achievements she had moderate lifestyle. She always insisted that awards and monetary gift should be given to the institutions she was affiliated with rather than to her. Albert Einstein said that she was probably the only person who could not be corrupted by fame.

3. Virginia Woolf 

       Virginia Woolf born in 1882 English writer, as being the first author to use a stream of consciousness as a narrative device. Her famous works include "To the Lighthouse," "Orlando," and "The Voyage Out," in which she introduced progressive feminist themes and features. Virginia was sexually abused that’s why she faced some mental health issues. She was treated many times but in spite of all her mental condition she was considered as one of the important novelist of 20th century. Especially growth of feminist criticism established her reputation in 1970. Her first novel was the Voyage out published in 1915. Flush Biography, The years, The waves, Between the arts are her prominent writings.

4. Benazir Bhutto 

         Pakistani politician was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister in any Muslim majority nation. Benazir Bhutto born in 1953. She studied Harvard University and Oxford University and President of Oxford Union. .After Military coup and father she with her mother led the movement of Restoration of Democracy. She got majority vote in election of 1988 and became first Prime Minister of Pakistan. Due to allegation of corruption and nepotism her government was dismissed in 1990. She again became Prime Minister in 1993 but due to economic reason her government was again dismissed. She was Iron lady who bravely face criticism and opposition from her male counterparts and Islamist lobby to being Secular and Modernist. But she was popular lady not inside the country but got fame in Western nation. She was champion of democracy in male dominated society. In election campaign of 2008 she was assassinated.

5. Indira Gandhi 

       Indra was the first, and to this day is the only, woman to serve as the Prime Minister of India born in 1917. Her party was Indian National Congress. She was Prime Minister of India during 1966-77. In 1977 election call was made by her she opposed by Janata Allaince , her own party was split into two parts during election and she lost the election. In 1980 she again returned to Power after winning election but unfortunately she was assassination in 1984 by her body guard after her death her elder son Rajiv resumed office of Prime Minister till 1989. Rajiv was also assassinated in 1991.

6. Maya Angelou 

     Maya Angelou activist and poet, worked alongside civil rights leaders, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X for the equality for all. She was active leader of civil right movement. She won many awards and honorary degrees. She was initially famous for her seven autobiographies. She was active spokesperson of her Black culture. Although she was ban on some of the parts of the world but her work was taught in many universities and colleges. Her famous works of literature revolved around the themes of racism and identity. She campaign for Democratic party in 2008 and publicly support Hilary Clinton.

7. Queen Elizabeth II 

      She was first child of George VI and Elizabeth Since taking the throne during her coronation in 1953, She got home schooling her major subjects were Music, History, Literature, and languages. On Her childhood Biography was published named The Little Princess in 1950 by her cousin Margaret. She was married to Philip. They have three kids, Prince Charles, Prince Anne, and Prince Andrew. In 1951 After George VI death, she was accession to throne. She chased the name Elizabeth II. She was queen throughout her realm. She was moved to Buckingham Palace. her royal majesty has become the longest-reigning Queen and female head of state in the world. Throughout her rule she made hundred of visits of other countries and State millions of the people want to see her and gather to see her. She is considered most travelled head of the State. Throughout Commonwealth she got many titles and enjoyed military positions as well. The Sunday Times Rich List 2020 estimated her wealth $350 millions.

8. Mother Teresa 

      The charitable figure is the prime example of sacrifice and strength. Born in Skoje and then moved to India after Kosovo where she spends her whole life. She was very active founded Missionaries of Charity running in more than 133 countries. Foundation work regarding children health mobile dispensaries, and clinic counseling programme. She inspired the world over with her kind heart, aiding those who needed it most. In 1962 she won Nobel Prize. She was praised by her charitable work but criticized on many counts as well.

9. Queen Victoria 

       Taking the throne at the young age of 18, Queen Victoria changed the reputation of the royal family for the better with her growth and sustainment of the British Empire. Her most prominent ruling enforced a law that every child had to go to school.

10. Cleopatra 

         Ancient Egypt's last active pharaoh played a great role in maintaining Egypt's reign over their own land. Cleopatra displayed great power and ambition during her time of leadership. Her language was Koine Greek. She had affair with Antony Caesars’ Grand Nephew. Octavian forces in the battle of Actium invaded Egypt led to Antony,s suicide. Cleopatra killed herself when she realized Octavian planned to bring her to his Roman Triumphal procession. In visual arts she is depicted in paintings, sculptures coinage, Ptolemaic and cameo carving.