5 Women who Changed the World: Pt. 6

This month, my posts will spotlight 5 women who changed the world. In the end, 100 women will be spotlighted. Today I spotlight the following women:

• ​​Lottie Dod
• Vera Atkins
• Madonna
• Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• Anna Akhmatova
  

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Lottie Dod

Athlete

Won some of the highest awards in tennis, winning Wimbledon five times. Also won professional tournaments in hockey, golf, and archery. Was named Guinness Book of Records as the most versatile female athlete of all time.

Biography

Vera Atkins

Spy

During WWII, helped evacuate Poland's Enigma code breakers into Romania. Traveled across Europe to teach the Western Allies cryptanalysis the Enigma. Was awarded a CBE 'Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.'

Biography

Madonna

Singer

Referred to as 'The Queen of Pop.' Is one of the most successful female artists of all time and was voted the 'Greatest Women in Music' by VH1. Has sold over 300 million records worldwide.

Biography

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Judge

A strong believer in women's rights and gender equality and stood up for it. Became the second woman and first Jewish woman to serve in the Supreme Court. Loved by the masses.

Biography

Anna Akhmatova

Writer

Poems are widely considered some of the most important work written in the 20th century. Defied Stalin's authorities by continuing to write, giving a voice to female writers of the time.

Biography