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Sybil Ludington Biography
Sybil Ludington(Sybil Ogden)American Revolution heroineBorn: 4/5/1761Birthplace: Fredericksburg, N.Y. (now called Ludingtonville) Ludington, the daughter of a New York militia colonel, is…Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biography
Marjory Stoneman Douglaspioneering conservationist Born: 4/7/1890Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minn. Douglas was raised in New England and attended Wellesley College in Massachusetts. After…Francoise Outelas Biography
Francoise Outelasearly French colonial settler, businesswomanBorn: ?Birthplace: ? Although very little is known about Outelas, particularly her childhood, it is evident from a handful of…Eliza E. Mother George Biography
Eliza E. “Mother” George Civil War nurseBorn: Oct. 20, 1808Birthplace: Bridport, Vt. Of her early life, little is known. Born Elizabeth Hamilton, she later married W. L. George and had three…Bess Sheehan Biography
Bess Sheehan historian, preservationistBorn: April 16, 1882Birthplace: near Jackson, Mich. Sheehan was born Bess May Vrooman; she studied American history at the University of Michigan, where…Catherine Beecher Biography
Catherine Beecher Writer and educator Born: 1800 Beecher was a pioneer in health and physical education for American girls and women. She developed a widely used system of calisthenics that…Senda Berenson Biography
Senda Berenson athleteBorn: 1868 Berenson developed the game of women's basketball, which she introduced at Smith College in 1893. The game was a landmark for women's athletics and quickly…Jeanne Lanvin Biography
Jeanne Lanvin fashion designerBorn: 1867 Jeanne Lanvin was famous for creating the unfitted, chemise-style flapper dress. She first designed the loose, flowing dress for her little daughter,…Mary Quant Biography
Mary Quantfashion designerBorn: 1934 Quant turned the fashion world upside-down with her outrageous styles. She is credited with creating both the mod look of the 1960s, with its futuristic-…Dr. Susan Love Biography
Dr. Susan Lovesurgeon and activistBorn: 1948 Dr. Susan Love, a surgeon and activist, is a leader in breast-cancer research and advocacy. She has helped to raise awareness about breast cancer…Trending
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