Christine de Pizan (sep 1, 1364 – feb 21, 1375)

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A prominent 14th and 15th-century French writer and intellectual, known as one of the first women in Europe to make a living through writing. Born in Venice, she later lived in France and became a prolific author of poetry, prose, and letters, often reflecting on socio-political, theological, and feminist issues of her time. She is particularly renowned for her works like "The Book of the City of Ladies" and "Epistre d'Othea," which advocated for women's rights and challenged prevailing misogynistic views.

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