Women in warfare (1500-1699)

Active warfare throughout history has mainly been a matter for men, but women have also played a role, often a leading one. While women rulers conducting warfare was common, women who participated in active warfare were rare. The following list of prominent women in war and their exploits from about 1500 AD up to about 1700 AD.

Only women active in direct warfare, such as warriors, spies, and women who actively led armies are included in this list.


Timeline of women in warfare from 1500-1699 worldwide

Kit Cavanagh

1500-1550

1550-1599

1600-1650

1650-1699

See also

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