In the mid-19th century, women had very few rights. But the circumstances of the California Gold Rush created unique opportunities for women, enabling many to make their fortune—and not just by discovering gold. When Was the California Gold Rush? The Gold Rush began in 1848 when gold was discovered by James W. Marshall in Coloma, […]
Bess of Hardwick: The Second Wealthiest Woman in Tudor England (After the Queen)
Elizabeth Hardwick, better known as Bess of Hardwick, was the daughter of John Hardwick (b. 1495 – d. 29 Jan 1528) and Elizabeth Leake (b. 1499 – d. 1570). The finer details of her early life remain a bit of a mystery though and there isn’t much for us to delve into there. We do […]
Madam C. J. Walker, self-made millionaire
“I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations….I have built my own factory on my own ground.” Madam […]
