Women in warfare and the military in the 19th century

The following is a list of women in war and their exploits from about 1800 up to about 1899.

For women in warfare in the United States at this time, please see Timeline of women in war in the United States, pre-1945.

Only women active in direct warfare, such as warriors, spies, and women who actively led armies are included in this list.

Bùi Thị Xuân
Marie-Jeanne Lamartinière
Teriitaria II
Martha Christina Tiahahu
Maria Quitéria
Pancha Carrasco
Lalla Fatma N'Soumer
Begum Hazrat Mahal
Rani of Jhansi
Avantibai
Jovita Feitosa
Nene Hatun
Taytu Betul
Melchora Aquino
Nehanda Nyakasikana
Lin Hei'er and the Red Lantern Unit

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1820s

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1830s

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1840s

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1850s

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1860s

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1870s

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1880s

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1890s

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References

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