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History of Feminism

ChazII

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3. Grace O’Malley

Reply to redqueen (Original post)

Sat Jul 19, 2014, 12:44 AM

Jul 2014

has always been one of my favorites. Can't you see her walking in to speak with Elizabeth I? In the age of pirates she was one gutsy lady.

ETA:
Grace's name was used for a character in an NCIS episode. The director did give a brief history of O'Malley's history.

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5 Stories of Kick-Ass Women Written Out of History [View all] redqueen Jul 2014 OP

Wow -- those were great stories! theHandpuppet Jul 2014 #1

Love this one ismnotwasm Jul 2014 #2

Grace O’Malley ChazII Jul 2014 #3

Fascinating post. I'm very happy to be the 5th rec. n/t nomorenomore08 Jul 2014 #4

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enjoy your stay redqueen Jul 2014 #7

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Never forget "The Lady of the Mercians" intaglio Jul 2014 #6

Thanks! I need to find out how to pronounce her name. redqueen Jul 2014 #9

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Could you take your little rants ro GD? This is a protected group redqueen Jul 2014 #11

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