Who Are The Most Famous And Powerful Female Politicians Of All Time?

Let’s take a look at nine woman who broke new ground in the world of politics…

Margaret Thatcher

Britain’s Iron lady was the first female Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990. She holds the title as the longest serving Prime Minister of the 20th century. Her controversial policies divided a nation and became known as ‘Thatcherism’. Her war on workplace unions still harbour strong resentment to this day.

Sarah Palin

The former Governor of Alaska served from 2006 to 2009 when she famously resigned. Her best selling book ‘Going Rogue’ has sold over 2 millions copies worldwide. Her divisive right wing views currently fuel the political commentary for the Fox News Network. She was the first ever woman to nominated for the United States Vice Presidency.

Hillary Clinton

Former leader of the Democratic Party, Clinton ran a close battle with Donald Trump for the last presidential election. A fine career in politics and law ended with her loss to Trump. She served under Barack Obama as Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013.

Indira Gandhi

Gandhi was the fourth prime minister of India and still the only female to hold the role. She faithfully served from 1966 to 1977 and again 1980 before her assassination. She made waves in the Indian political scene dating back to the forties when she acted as the country’s Chief of Staff. A ground breaking woman in the world of politics.

Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi is to date the highest ranking female United States politician of all time. She is currently the minority leader of the House of Representatives and served as speaker from 2007 to 2011.

Agnes Macphail.

In 1921 Agnes Macphail became the first ever lady to be elected to parliament. At the time this sent shockwaves and outrage throughout the world. The Canadian trail blazer served her country well into the 1950s.

Benazir Bhutto

Benazir Bhutto was courageous enough to become the first lady to rule any Muslim country in the world. Before her unfortunate death she became one of the most influential leaders in South Asia. Throughout her career she faced strong opposition from fanatical Muslim extremists. Assassination attempts were regular during her lifetime. 2007 marked a sad blow to democracy as she finally fell to an attack by her opposers.

Angela Merkel

Another first female leader, this time of Germany. Since 2005 she has held the title of Chancellor. As de facto leader of the European Union she is widely regarded as the most powerful woman on the planet and leader of the western free world.

Aung San Suu Kyi

The Burmese opposition leader is a hero to some and hated by others across the globe. She is currently the chair of the National League for Democracy in her native country of Burma. She is the first ever female to serve as Minister for Foreign Affairs under the Prime Minister. Her heroic status due to her long term imprisonment has recently waned due to her silence over the Rohingya crisis.