Female celebrities in world history, China and foreign countries

Li Qingzhao, Wu Zetian, Hua Mulan, Madame Curie, Elizabeth I.

1. Li Qingzhao

Li Qingzhao (March 13, 1084 - about 1155), named Yi Anju, Han nationality, Jinan, Qizhou (now Zhangqiu District, Jinan City, Shandong Province) )people. A female poet in the Song Dynasty, a representative of the Wanyue Ci School, she is known as "the most talented woman of all time".

Li Qingzhao was born into a scholarly family and lived a wealthy life in her early years. Her father, Li Gefei, had a rich collection of books. She laid a literary foundation in a good family environment when she was a child. After getting married, he and his husband Zhao Mingcheng devoted themselves to collecting and organizing calligraphy, painting and inscriptions.

When the Jin soldiers invaded the Central Plains, they lived in the south and were in a lonely situation. In the early stage of his poems, he wrote mostly about his leisurely life, while in the later stage, he mostly lamented his life experience and had a sentimental mood. In terms of form, he makes good use of line drawing techniques, creates his own channels, and uses clear and beautiful language.

2. Wu Zetian

Wu Zetian is the only female emperor in the history of our country. In the first year of Tianshou (690), Wu Zetian established herself as emperor, changed the name of the country to Zhou, and made Luoyang the capital. , called the "Shen Capital", and established Wu Zhou. Before and after Wu Zetian came to power, she massacred the Tang Dynasty clan members and gave rise to "cruel official politics."

But she is "clearly discerning and good at making judgments", has many powers and strategies, and is able to employ people, so she has many talented people. He also rewarded farmers and mulberry trees, reformed the administration of officials, and paid attention to the selection of talents. In his later years, he gradually became extravagant and arbitrary, and developed bad governance.

3. Hua Mulan

Hua Mulan (412-502), Hua Mulan’s deeds have been passed down to this day. She was a heroine in ancient China who was loyal, filial and righteous. She joined the army on behalf of her father to defeat the invading nations. And it has been passed down through the ages that the emperor of the Tang Dynasty was posthumously named "General Xiaolie".

The spread of the story of Hua Mulan should be attributed to the folk song "Mulan Ci", but Hua Mulan's surname, place of origin, etc. are not accurately recorded in history books.

Hua Mulan’s deeds have been shown in a variety of literary and artistic works, including movies, TV series, singing and dancing Henan Opera, etc.

4. Marie Curie

Marie Curie (November 7, 1867 - July 4, 1934) was born in Warsaw. Madame Curie, whose full name is Maria Sk?odowska Curie, is a famous French Polish scientist, physicist, and chemist.

In 1903, the Curies and Becquerel won the Nobel Prize in Physics together for their research on radioactivity. In 1911, they won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry again for the discovery of the elements polonium and radium. Thus becoming the first person in the world to win two Nobel Prizes.

Marie Curie’s achievements include pioneering the theory of radioactivity, inventing technology for separating radioactive isotopes, and discovering two new elements, polonium and radium. Under her guidance, radioactive isotopes were used for the first time to treat cancer. Due to long-term exposure to radioactive substances, Marie Curie died of malignant leukemia on July 3, 1934.

5. Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I (English: Elizabeth I, September 7, 1533 - March 24, 1603), named Elizabeth Tudor, was the capital of the The last monarch of the Tudor dynasty, the Queen of England and Ireland (reigned from November 17, 1558 to March 24, 1603), was also the nominal Queen of France. She was the daughter of King Henry VIII of England and his second wife Anne Boleyn.

In November 1558, Elizabeth's half-sister Mary I died, and Elizabeth inherited the throne. On January 15, 1559, Elizabeth was officially crowned Queen of England.

Reference material: Baidu Encyclopedia-Li Qingzhao

Reference material: Baidu Encyclopedia-Wu Zetian

Reference material: Baidu Encyclopedia-Hua Mulan

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Marie Curie

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Elizabeth I