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Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia is a 16-volume reference work of biographies of notable women. It includes biographies of around 10,000 women, and also includes genealogical charts of noble families and some joint entries about multiple women (such as "Astronauts: Women in Space"). The work covers women from all walks of ...
v. t. e. Women's history is the study of the role that women have played in history and the methods required to do so. It includes the study of the history of the growth of woman's rights throughout recorded history, personal achievements over a period of time, the examination of individual and groups of women of historical significance, and ...
Women in World War I. German female war workers in 1917. Women in World War I were mobilized in unprecedented numbers on all sides. The vast majority of these women were drafted into the civilian work force to replace conscripted men or to work in greatly expanded munitions factories. Thousands served in the military in support roles, and in ...
c. 1239. Bettisia Gozzadini. First woman to teach at a university (lectured in law at the University of Bologna ) 1384. Katherine, Lady Berkeley. Founded Katharine Lady Berkeley's School, the first founded by a layperson, the first founded by a woman, and the first to offer free education to anyone.
Three former sovereign states had a female head of state or government in the 20th century: East Germany, Tannu Tuva and Yugoslavia. The following is a list of women who have been elected or appointed head of state or government of their respective countries since the interwar period (1918–1939). The first list includes female presidents who ...
7th century BCE. 660 BCE – Lady Xu Mu is credited with saving the state of Wey from military invasion with her appeals for aid. The Wey people remembered her for bringing supplies, getting military aid and rebuilding the state. She is also the first recorded female poet in Chinese history.
Women in war. Throughout history, women have assumed diverse roles during periods of war, contributing to war efforts in various capacities. In more ancient times, women often accompanied armies on campaigns, primarily taking on roles such as cooking, laundry, and other support tasks as relations or camp followers.
Subcategories. This category has the following 23 subcategories, out of 23 total. Women by occupation (95 C, 10 P) Women's history (15 C, 38 P) Women by period (12 C, 7 P)