The 20 Most Powerful Women In History
The most powerful women in history
The 75 Greatest Women of All Time
Taylor Swift has been named one of Forbes' “The World's Most Powerful Women,” ranking #21 worldwide. She is one of the youngest listers and holds the highest position of any entertainer on the list.
Yes, Kim Kardashian is generally considered richer than Taylor Swift, though both are billionaires, with Kardashian often leading due to her successful businesses like SKIMS, while Swift's wealth comes from music, tours (like The Eras Tour), and films. Recent reports (late 2025) place Kardashian's net worth around $1.9 billion, slightly ahead of Swift's $1.6 billion, though these figures fluctuate.
There's no single "number 1 artist of all time" as it's subjective, but Leonardo da Vinci often tops lists for visual art due to masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, while The Beatles are frequently cited as the best-selling music group ever, and Michael Jackson or Elvis Presley are often named as top solo music artists by sales and influence. Modern metrics like Spotify streams point to artists like Bad Bunny or Taylor Swift for recent dominance.
The Strongest Girl in the World 💪👧🇨🇦 At just 7 years old, Canadian athlete Rory van Ulft shocked the world by lifting 80 kilograms — more than double her body weight. 🤯 She first started gymnastics at age 5, where her coaches quickly noticed her extraordinary strength.
It's hard to find someone in history who can outmatch Harriet Tubman in bravery and perseverance. She famously risked her life to lead enslaved people to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Here's a lesser-known fact: she was a Union spy during the Civil War.
Who are some of the most famous figures in history?
Marie Curie was the scientific genius behind radioactivity and X-rays as we know them today. Not only did she become the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 1903, but she also became the first person to ever win it twice in 1911.
Notable Women in History
Fu Hao (d. c. 1200 BC)
According to inscriptions on oracle bones from the time, Fu Hao led many military campaigns, commanded 13,000 soldiers and was considered the most powerful military leaders of her time. The many weapons found in her tomb support Fu Hao's status as a great female warrior.
We would say the strongest man in history is Big Z (Žydrūnas Savickas). Big Z has over 80 International wins including 4x World's Strongest Man titles.
On June 12, 1957, he lifted a total of 6,270 pound in a backlift, which was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the greatest weight lifted by a human being. Paul Anderson married Glenda Garland in 1959 and the Andersons established The Paul Anderson Youth Home in 1961.
Becca Swanson. Rebecca 'Becca' Swanson (born November 20, 1973) is an American powerlifter, strongwoman and former professional wrestler. She broke multiple powerlifting world records, including the heaviest squat, bench press, deadlift and the total.
Rebecca Roberts (born 18 December 1994), is a Welsh strongwoman and grip athlete. She is the reigning UK's Strongest Woman and the winner of 2021, 2023 and 2024 World's Strongest Woman competition.
How Do People Become Strong Women? Most people become stronger by developing internal and external strength. Resilience, independence, confidence, and physical well-being are all qualities that can make anyone stronger.
Michael Jackson's Thriller, estimated to have sold 70 million copies worldwide, is the best-selling album ever.
Art is a broad human activity using skill and imagination to create works (visual, auditory, performing) that express ideas, evoke emotions, or are appreciated for beauty, ranging from paintings and music to theater and literature, reflecting culture and individual vision across time. It's diverse, subjective, and encompasses activities from fine arts (painting, sculpture) to applied arts (design, crafts) and performing arts (music, dance, theater).
Taylor Swift Beats The Beatles' Record
The Beatles held the previous record with six songs in the Top 10 in 1964. Swift's dominance is further highlighted by the success of her single "The Fate of Ophelia," which debuted at No. 1 with nearly 700,000 points—mostly from streams—but also bolstered by sales and airplay.