FORGOTTEN REMARKABLE WOMEN IN HISTORY

Netflix, celebrating the release of enola holmes had installed statues of women whose achievements were greatly overshadowed by their more famous brothers.

When we went to research a little more about these remarkable woman , we couldn’t find a page worth of  information about these women. This shows how overshadowed they were and still at those times they rose up to their full potential to fulfill their dreams and become an inspirational role model.

1. MARY HARDY

Mary hardy(1841-1915) was one of the very few women who attended high school in those times. She went on to become a teacher and taught many students for many years and then proceeded to become a headmistress of Piddlehinton Village School. She was the sister of faous writer Thomas Hardy.

2.MARIA ANNA MOZART

Maria Anna Mozart, was nothing short of a prodigy.  She was the sister of Wolfgang Mozart. Their father,  began their musical education from a very young age. He would take Maria and Wolfgang to different cities to display their musical prowess. Many times Maria would recieve more billings than anyone. She played harpsichord and even wrote a lot of compositions.  However, because of her parent’s views, which were prevalent in the society at that time, she was stopped from travelling and performing music, because she was ready to be married off. She was a role model for Mozart, who wanted to grow up and be like her. Unfortunately,  none of her compositions survived.

3. PRINCESS HELENA VICTORIA

Princess Helena Victoria ,  sister of king Edward VII was the founding member of British red cross, and President of the Royal British Nurses Association.  She fought for better  working conditions for healthcare workers and pay, which led to nurse registration.

4. FRANCES DICKENS:

Frances Dickens,  the eldest of the 8 children in the Dickens’s family, was a child prodigy.  She was a child prodigy. She showed a musical ability as a youmg child and earned a place in the Royal Academy of music. Her family’s financial condition couldnt afford the academy’s fees and provide for the other seven children but they chose to get their daughter educated instead of the sons. She was a talented pianist and studied under a former pupil of Beethoven.