Piet Retief was a prominent leader in the Great Trek, a Dutch-speaking South African voortrekker who sought independence from British rule.
Elizabeth Zane was a Revolutionary War heroine who saved Fort Henry by running a gauntlet of fire to retrieve gunpowder during the 1782 siege.
Patrick Henry was a prominent American statesman, lawyer, and Founding Father known for his impassioned speeches advocating for American independence.
Annie Mascarene was a remarkable Indian social reformer, championing the rights of women and marginalized communities in Kerala.