Published By: Darielle Britto

Influential Women In History You May Not Know About

These women in history have made a huge impact in various fields.

Many women that have made a huge impact on the world in various ways are not all recognised for their achievements. These Trailblazing and boundary-breaking women have made a mark in various fields, from art to science. Here are some influential women that are lesser-known.

Maria Anna Mozart was a talented musician

Some historians believe Maria Anna Mozart, a gifted pianist and elder sister of Wolfgang Mozart, may have been the most talented musician in the Mozart family. Maria often toured with Wolfgang and some speculate it was their time together that helped Wolfgang’s talent flourish and was the source of his inspiration. Unfortunately, despite her amazing skills her father Leopold insisted she stop touring at age 18. Maria would compose music primarily for herself, according to reports. Meanwhile, Wolfgang went on to play at concert halls a

Amelia Edwards is known as the “Godmother of Egyptology"

Amelia Blanford Edwards was an explorer, cultural preservationist, and mountaineer. Edwards is reportedly known as the Godmother of Egyptology. She found success as a popular novelist in her early life and wrote a ghost story. However, it was her adventurous side that left a mark. She completed ascents in the Dolomites in Italy. Edwards also embarked on a cruise of almost 1000 miles up the Nile to Wadi Halfa. She was in awe of monumental sculptures and the necropolis of ancient Egypt and had a passion to protect this cultural heritage. She spent most of her life studying Egypt and Egypt Exploration Fund (EEF) with a British Museum and wrote extensively on Egyptian art and history. She also endowed Britain’s first professorship in Egyptology.  Upon her death in 1892, Edwards's archaeological collection was given to the University College London after she passed in 1892.

KenojuakAshevak was a beautiful artist

KenojuakAshevak is known as Canada’s most important graphic artist. She is well-known for her colourful drawings and prints that depict the animals and people of her homeland, which is Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic. Ashevak was born in 1927 and lived among seasonal camps in the Inuit tradition. Ashevak started producing prints of her artwork when her family moved to Kinngait, which used to be called Cape Dorset, in the 1960s. Her captivating works gained a lot of attention and launched a renewed interest in Inuit art. She produced prints, drawings, and sculptures till she died in 2013.