Marianne von der Leyen was regent in the Blieskastel region from 1775 to 1793. She was considered very unconventional at the time, as she demanded economic development and supported social institutions. Despite the danger of the French Revolution, she managed a dramatic escape that enabled her to live a long life

Léonie de Waha was a Belgian feminist, philanthropist and Walloon activist. She became known for her commitment to better women's rights, especially working to ensure that young women had better educational opportunities. She founded several organisations, schools and libraries to achieve this and to pursue her goals.

Aline Mayrisch de Saint-Hubert was a Luxembourgian women's rights activist and philanthropist who was particularly committed to improving educational opportunities for young women. She also campaigned for better working conditions by founding several organisations, converted her former castle into a children's home and also became the President of the Luxembourg Red Cross.

Marie Marvingt was an exceptional talent in various aspects of her life: she practised dozens of sports, was the third woman in France to obtain her pilot's licence and used this to set up an air ambulance before the Second World War. These are just a few of the achievements she accomplished in her eventful life. Learn more about Marie Marvingt and be inspired by her fascinating story.

Klara Marie Fassbinder was an important activist in the German women's and peace movement and was one of the first women to study at a German university. Even during the Second World War, she unwaveringly maintained her critical stance against the National Socialist and anti- Semitic policies and remained resolutely committed to peace and international understanding.