There isn't a single definitive list, but several authoritative rankings identify women who have fundamentally reshaped science, politics, and culture. A major historical compilation is Deborah G. Felder's , which ranks Eleanor Roosevelt as its top figure. Another influential modern project is TIME's "100 Women of the Year" , which retroactively selected one woman for each year between 1920 and 2019 to honor their impact.
Here is a selection of the most frequently cited women from these comprehensive rankings: 100 Women Who Changed the World - History Extra the 100 most influential women of all time