Dame Margaret Cavendish

Dame Margaret Cavendish (1623–1673) was an influential English writer and philosopher, known for her pioneering work in science and literature. She authored over a dozen books on topics like natural philosophy, poetry, and feminist ideas at a time when women had limited opportunities for intellectual work. Cavendish challenged traditional views, encouraging women’s education and exploring the nature of the universe and human knowledge. Her writings foreshadowed later scientific and feminist movements, making her a significant figure in early modern intellectual history.