In the 6th century AD England was divided into small kingdoms and the English were pagans. However Berta was a Christian and she married the king of Kent. It was partly due to her influence that Kent was converted to Christianity.

Hilda of Whitby 614-680

Hilda was an influential woman in the Saxon church who founded several monasteries. In 664 she hosted the Synod of Whitby.

Ende 10th Century

In the Middle Ages books were often beautifully decorated. This art was called illumination. Ende was a famous illuminator.

Hildegard 1088-1179

Hildegard was a theologian and writer. She also wrote about natural history and the medicinal use of plants. She also wrote music and a play.

Matilda 1102-1167 Queen of England 1135-1154

Nicola de la Haye c. 1150-1230 Female warrior

Teresa of Portugal 1181-1250 A devout woman who founded a monastery

Clare of Assisi 1194-1253 A follower of Francis of Assisi Clare founded the order known as the poor Clares

Guda 12th century Guda was a famous book illuminator

Maude de Valerie died 1210 Female Warrior

Isabella of England 1214-1241 Empress of Germany 1235-1241

Marguerite de Provence 1221-1295 Queen of France

Eleanor of Castile 1241-1290 Queen of England 1254-1290

Claricia 13th Century Claricia was another famous book illuminator

Sabina von Steinbach 13th century Sabina was a famous sculptor

Lady Agnes Randolph aka Black Agnes 1312-1369 Female Warrior

Julian of Norwich 1342-1416

Despite the masculine name Julian was a woman. She was a famous mystic and writer. Julian wrote about the 'motherhood' of God.

Margaret of Denmark 1353-1412 Queen of Denmark

Christine de Pisan 1364-1432 Christine was another famous writer

Margery Kempe 1373-1439

Margery was an English mystic. The story of her life became a famous book The Book of Margery Kempe

Joan of Arc 1412-1431 Was a female warrior who led French soldiers against the English

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