Matilda’s Top Women In History

Dame Nellie Melba was born with an extraordinary talent and an equally extraordinary capacity for hard work. She sold out theatres from London to New York to Mackay in QLD Australia. For over 40 years she wowed audiences, travelling across countries in her luxurious train to perform. Melba was made a Dame of the British Empire for her efforts to fundraise during the First World War, and she was th...

Dame Nellie Melba was born with an extraordinary talent and an equally extraordinary capacity for hard work. She sold out theatres from London to New York to Mackay in QLD Australia. For over 40 years she wowed audiences, travelling across countries in her luxurious train to perform. Melba was made a Dame of the British Empire for her efforts to fundraise during the First World War, and she was th...

Dame Nellie Melba was born with an extraordinary talent and an equally extraordinary capacity for hard work. She sold out theatres from London to New York to Mackay in QLD Australia. For over 40 years she wowed audiences, travelling across countries in her luxurious train to perform. Melba was made a Dame of the British Empire for her efforts to fundraise during the First World War, and she was th...

Dame Nellie Melba was born with an extraordinary talent and an equally extraordinary capacity for hard work. She sold out theatres from London to New York to Mackay in QLD Australia. For over 40 years she wowed audiences, travelling across countries in her luxurious train to perform. Melba was made a Dame of the British Empire for her efforts to fundraise during the First World War, and she was th...

Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba was a woman feared by the Portuguese. In the face of enormous opposition, she was able to hold her own against the superior numbers and weapons of the Europeans and their allies, and retain independence for her Kingdom and her people. Sources/Further Reading Heywood, Linda: Njinga of Angola, Africas Warrior Queen Jordan, Jonathan & Jordan, Emily Ann: The War Queens...

Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba was a woman feared by the Portuguese. In the face of enormous opposition, she was able to hold her own against the superior numbers and weapons of the Europeans and their allies, and retain independence for her Kingdom and her people. Sources/Further Reading Heywood, Linda: Njinga of Angola, Africas Warrior Queen Jordan, Jonathan & Jordan, Emily Ann: The War Queens...

Isabella of Castile was not just one of the most influential women in history - she was one of the most influential people in history. She created modern Spain, and financed the expeditions of Christopher Columbus to South America. Thanks to Isabella, Spanish is one of the top 4 most widely spoken languages, and Roman Catholicism the most popular branch of Christianity. Sources/Further Reading Dow...

Isabella of Castile was not just one of the most influential women in history - she was one of the most influential people in history. She created modern Spain, and financed the expeditions of Christopher Columbus to South America. Thanks to Isabella, Spanish is one of the top 4 most widely spoken languages, and Roman Catholicism the most popular branch of Christianity. Sources/Further Reading Dow...

Isabella of Castile was not just one of the most influential women in history - she was one of the most influential people in history. She created modern Spain, and financed the expeditions of Christopher Columbus to South America. Thanks to Isabella, Spanish is one of the top 4 most widely spoken languages, and Roman Catholicism the most popular branch of Christianity. Sources/Further Reading Dow...

Isabella of Castile was not just one of the most influential women in history - she was one of the most influential people in history. She created modern Spain, and financed the expeditions of Christopher Columbus to South America. Thanks to Isabella, Spanish is one of the top 4 most widely spoken languages, and Roman Catholicism the most popular branch of Christianity. Sources/Further Reading Dow...

In 1141 there occurred a war within a war- known as the War of the Two Matildas. The main contestants of the Civil War known as The Anarchy were King Stephen and the Empress Matilda, but when Stephen was captured and imprisoned his wife the Queen Matilda kept his cause alive. For almost a year Matilda led her troops, defeating the Empress and driving her out of first London and then Winchester. A...

In 1141 there occurred a war within a war- known as the War of the Two Matildas. The main contestants of the Civil War known as The Anarchy were King Stephen and the Empress Matilda, but when Stephen was captured and imprisoned his wife the Queen Matilda kept his cause alive. For almost a year Matilda led her troops, defeating the Empress and driving her out of first London and then Winchester. A...

We’ve all heard of the Great Wall of China, one of the wonders of the world, but did you know part of it was built to keep out a warrior Queen? Mandukhai the Wise led the Mongols for almost 40 years - the first 10 as an independent regent and the next 30 alongside her young husband who looked to her for advice. She instilled fear into the Chinese Ming Court and defeated powerful male warlords, wor...

We’ve all heard of the Great Wall of China, one of the wonders of the world, but did you know part of it was built to keep out a warrior Queen? Mandukhai the Wise led the Mongols for almost 40 years - the first 10 as an independent regent and the next 30 alongside her young husband who looked to her for advice. She instilled fear into the Chinese Ming Court and defeated powerful male warlords, wor...

Sibylla of Jerusalem was the third of five reigning Queens of Jerusalem - but she was also the one who lost the city of Jerusalem. She was not born or raised to rule, and she struggled to maintain control of her Kingdom. Sources/Further Reading Pangonis, Katherine: Queens of Jerusalem- The Women Who Dared To Rule Montefiore, Simon Sebastian: Jerusalem - The Biography Jones, Dan: Crusaders- An Epic...

Sibylla of Jerusalem was the third of five reigning Queens of Jerusalem - but she was also the one who lost the city of Jerusalem. She was not born or raised to rule, and she struggled to maintain control of her Kingdom. Sources/Further Reading Pangonis, Katherine: Queens of Jerusalem- The Women Who Dared To Rule Montefiore, Simon Sebastian: Jerusalem - The Biography Jones, Dan: Crusaders- An Epic...

Recently voted Britains best author, and with more than 30 million books sold, Jane Austen is a literary giant. However wealth and success in her own lifetime was elusive, as as an unmarried women from a lower gentry family money was a constant problem for her and her family. Sources/Further reading Worsley, Lucy: Jane Austen At Home - A Biography Nokes, David: Jane Austen Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Recently voted Britains best author, and with more than 30 million books sold, Jane Austen is a literary giant. However wealth and success in her own lifetime was elusive, as as an unmarried women from a lower gentry family money was a constant problem for her and her family. Sources/Further reading Worsley, Lucy: Jane Austen At Home - A Biography Nokes, David: Jane Austen Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Ellen Kelly has found life in Australia a struggle - now her sons are going to make life even more stressful. Somehow, she has to navigate life as mother to two of the most notorious bushrangers in Australian history. Sources/Further Reading: Kieza, Grantlee: Mrs Kelly Jones, Ian: Ned Kelly - [A Short Life] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellen Kelly has found life in Australia a struggle - now her sons are going to make life even more stressful. Somehow, she has to navigate life as mother to two of the most notorious bushrangers in Australian history. Sources/Further Reading: Kieza, Grantlee: Mrs Kelly Jones, Ian: Ned Kelly - [A Short Life] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellen Kelly was a true survivor - born to poor parents in Ireland, she emigrated to Australia at the age of ten and made a life for herself, living until the age of 91. It was hard work, and there were many challenges - not least of all her children. Sources/Further Reading: Kieza, Grantlee: Mrs Kelly Jones, Ian: Ned Kelly - [A Short Life] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Ellen Kelly was a true survivor - born to poor parents in Ireland, she emigrated to Australia at the age of ten and made a life for herself, living until the age of 91. It was hard work, and there were many challenges - not least of all her children. Sources/Further Reading: Kieza, Grantlee: Mrs Kelly Jones, Ian: Ned Kelly - [A Short Life] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Melisende of Jerusalem was one of those rare characters in history - a Queen Regnant. She ruled the Kingdom of Jerusalem for over 20 years, and somehow managed to hold it together in the face of enormous opposition. Sources/Further Reading Pangonis, Katherine: Queens of Jerusalem- The Women Who Dared To Rule Montefiore, Simon Sebastian: Jerusalem - The Biography Jones, Dan: Crusaders- An Epic War...

Melisende of Jerusalem was one of those rare characters in history - a Queen Regnant. She ruled the Kingdom of Jerusalem for over 20 years, and somehow managed to hold it together in the face of enormous opposition. Sources/Further Reading Pangonis, Katherine: Queens of Jerusalem- The Women Who Dared To Rule Montefiore, Simon Sebastian: Jerusalem - The Biography Jones, Dan: Crusaders- An Epic War...

Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, was one of the first modern celebrities. If she lived today, she would have millions of social media followers and probably her own fashion line or fragrance. As well as being a leader of society, she was also a talented political operator and extremely intelligent, with an interest in chemistry and mineralogy that was unusual for women of her time and c...