Agnes is a female

given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a fa ...

derived from the Greek , meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. The name passed to Italian as Agnese, to

French French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents ** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with Franc ...

as Agnès, to Portuguese as Inês, and to Spanish as Inés. It is also written as Agness. The name is descended from the Proto-Indo-European '' *h₁yaǵ-'', meaning 'to sacrifice; to worship,' from which is also the Vedic term ''

yajña Yajna ( sa, यज्ञ, yajña, translit-std=IAST, sacrifice, devotion, worship, offering) refers in Hinduism to any ritual done in front of a sacred fire, often with mantras.SG Nigal (1986), Axiological Approach to the Vedas, Northern Book ...

''. It is mostly used in Greece and countries that speak Germanic languages. It was the name of a popular Christian saint,

Agnes of Rome Agnes of Rome () is a virgin martyr, venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, Oriental Orthodox Churches, Oriental Orthodox Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, as well as the Anglican Communion and Lutheranism, Lutheran Churches. St. Agn ...

, which encouraged its wide use. Agnes was the third most popular name for women in the English speaking world for more than 400 years. Its medieval pronunciation was ''Annis'', and its usage and many of its forms coincided with the equally popular name

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, related in medieval and Elizabethan times to ''Agnes'', though Anne/Ann/Anna are derived from the Hebrew

Hannah Hannah or Hanna may refer to: People, biblical figures, and fictional characters * Hannah (name), a female given name of Hebrew origin * Hanna (Arabic name), a family and a male given name of Christian Arab origin * Hanna (Irish surname), a famil ...

('God favored me') rather than the Greek. It remained a widely used name throughout the 1960s in the United States. It was last ranked among the top 1,000 names for American baby girls during that decade. The peak of its popularity was between 1900 and 1920, when it was among the top fifty given names for American girls. Agnieszka was the sixth-most popular name for girls born in Poland in 2007, having risen as high as third place in

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and Poland in 2006. It was also ranked among the top one hundred names for baby girls born in Hungary in 2005.Behind the Name
/ref> Neža, a Slovene shortened variant of the name, was ranked among the top ten names for baby girls born in Slovenia in 2008. French forms Inès and Ines were both ranked among the top ten names for girls born in Brussels, Belgium in 2008.

Name variants

Agnė Agnes is a female given name derived from the Greek , meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. The name passed to Italian as Agnese, to French as Agnès, to Portuguese as Inês, and to Spanish as Inés. It is also written as Agness. The name is descended from ...

Ugnė Ugnė is a female given name currently popular in Lithuania, where it was the third most popular name given to baby girls in 2010. It means "fire" in Lithuanian. Person named Ugnė *Ugnė Karvelis (1935–2002), Lithuanian writer, a translat ...

''(mean: fire)''(

Lithuanian Lithuanian may refer to: * Lithuanians * Lithuanian language * The country of Lithuania * Grand Duchy of Lithuania * Culture of Lithuania * Lithuanian cuisine * Lithuanian Jews as often called "Lithuanians" (''Lita'im'' or ''Litvaks'') by other Jew ...

) *

Ágnes Agnes is a female given name derived from the Greek , meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. The name passed to Italian as Agnese, to French as Agnès, to Portuguese as Inês, and to Spanish as Inés. It is also written as Agness. The name is descended from ...

( Hungarian) * Agneeta ( Finnish) *Agnes (

Danish Danish may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to the country of Denmark People * A national or citizen of Denmark, also called a "Dane," see Demographics of Denmark * Culture of Denmark * Danish people or Danes, people with a Danish ance ...

, Dutch, English,

Estonian Estonian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Estonia, a country in the Baltic region in northern Europe * Estonians, people from Estonia, or of Estonian descent * Estonian language * Estonian cuisine * Estonian culture See also

...

German German(s) may refer to: * Germany (of or related to) **Germania (historical use) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law **Ger ...

, Icelandic, Norwegian,

Swedish Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used by ...

) *Agni ( Sanskrit) * Anežka ( Czech) *

Agnès Agnes is a female given name derived from the Greek , meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. The name passed to Italian as Agnese, to French as Agnès, to Portuguese as Inês, and to Spanish as Inés. It is also written as Agness. The name is descended fr ...

(

Catalan Catalan may refer to: Catalonia From, or related to Catalonia: * Catalan language, a Romance language * Catalans, an ethnic group formed by the people from, or with origins in, Northern or southern Catalonia Places * 13178 Catalan, asteroid #1 ...

) * Agnés ( Valencian) *Агнеса (Agnesa) (

Macedonian Macedonian most often refers to someone or something from or related to Macedonia. Macedonian(s) may specifically refer to: People Modern * Macedonians (ethnic group), a nation and a South Slavic ethnic group primarily associated with North M ...

) *

Agnese Agnese is a given name and a variant of Agnes. Its name day is 21 January in Italy. People with the name Agnese include: *Agnese Allegrini (born 1982), Italian badminton player *Agnese Bonfantini (born 1999), Italian football player * Agnese Kokl ...

( Italian, Latvian) *Agnessa ( Russian) *

Agneta Agneta (also spelt Agnete, Agnetha, or Agnethe) is a Scandinavian variant of the feminine given name Agnes. It was derived from Latin and is the ablative case attached form of Agnes. Notable people Agneta * Agneta Andersson (born 1961), Swedish c ...

(

, Icelandic, Norwegian,

) *

Agnete Agneta (also spelt Agnete, Agnetha, or Agnethe) is a Scandinavian variant of the feminine given name Agnes. It was derived from Latin and is the ablative case attached form of Agnes. Notable people Agneta * Agneta Andersson (born 1961), Swedish ca ...

(

, Norwegian) * Agnetha ( Scandinavian) *

Agnethe Agneta (also spelt Agnete, Agnetha, or Agnethe) is a Scandinavian variant of the feminine given name Agnes. It was derived from Latin and is the ablative case attached form of Agnes. Notable people Agneta * Agneta Andersson (born 1961), Swedish ...

(

, Norwegian) *

Agneza Agnes is a female given name derived from the Greek , meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. The name passed to Italian as Agnese, to French as Agnès, to Portuguese as Inês, and to Spanish as Inés. It is also written as Agness. The name is descended fr ...

( Croatian) *अग्नि (Agní) ( Sanskrit) *Αγνή (Agni) ( Greek) *

Agnieszka Agnieszka is the Polish equivalent of the female given name Agnes (name). Notable people with this name include: *Agnieszka Arnold, Polish documentary filmmaker *Agnieszka Baranowska (1819–1890), Polish playwright and poet *Agnieszka Bednarek ...

(

Polish Polish may refer to: * Anything from or related to Poland, a country in Europe * Polish language * Poles, people from Poland or of Polish descent * Polish chicken *Polish brothers (Mark Polish and Michael Polish, born 1970), American twin screenwr ...

) *Агнија (Agnija) (

) * Agniya ( Russian) *

Aignéis Agnes is a female given name derived from the Greek , meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. The name passed to Italian as Agnese, to French as Agnès, to Portuguese as Inês, and to Spanish as Inés. It is also written as Agness. The name is descended from ...

( Irish) *Akanete ( Tongan) *Akanisi ( Fijian) *Akenehi (

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) * Akneeta ( Finnish) * Akneetta ( Finnish) *Aknes ( Finnish) *Aknietta ( Finnish) *Anê ( Vietnamese) * Anessa ( English) * Anissa ( English) * Angnes ( Dutch) *Anjeza (

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) * Annest (

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) *

Annice Annice is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Annice (slave) (died 1828), first female slave executed in Missouri * Annice Sidwells (1902–2001), English singer * Annice M. Wagner Annice M. Wagner (born September 9, 1937) is ...

( English) *

Aune An ell (from Proto-Germanic *''alinō'', cognate with Latin ''ulna'') is a northwestern European unit of measurement, originally understood as a cubit (the combined length of the forearm and extended hand). The word literally means "arm", and ...

(

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, Finnish) * Iines ( Finnish) *إيناس ( Inās) ( Arabic) *

Ines Ines or INES may refer to: People * Ines (name), a feminine given name, also written as Inés or Inês * Saint Ines or Agnes (), Roman virgin–martyr * Eda-Ines Etti (stage name: ''Ines''; born 1981), Estonian singer Places * Doña Ines, a volca ...

(

, Italian) * Inès (

) * Inés ( Spanish) * Inês ( Portuguese) * Inesa (

) * Inessa (Инесса) ( Russian) *

Inez Inez is a feminine given name. It is the English spelling of the Spanish and Portuguese name Inés/Inês/Inez, the forms of the given name " Agnes". The name is pronounced as , , or . Agnes is a woman's given name, which derives from the Greek w ...

( English) *

(

) *Janja ( Croatian,

Slovenian Slovene or Slovenian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Slovenia, a country in Central Europe * Slovene language, a South Slavic language mainly spoken in Slovenia * Slovenes The Slovenes, also known as Slovenians ( sl, Sloven ...

) * Nesta (

) * Nessie (

Gaelic Gaelic is an adjective that means "pertaining to the Gaels". As a noun it refers to the group of languages spoken by the Gaels, or to any one of the languages individually. Gaelic languages are spoken in Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man, and Ca ...

) * Neža (

) * Nieske ( Dutch) * Oanez (

Breton Breton most often refers to: *anything associated with Brittany, and generally ** Breton people ** Breton language, a Southwestern Brittonic Celtic language of the Indo-European language family, spoken in Brittany ** Breton (horse), a breed **Ga ...

) *Огняна ( Ognyana) (

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) * Anjeza, Anja, Anushi, Anija (3 Tetor) (Albanian)

Notable people

Saints

Agnes of Assisi Agnes of Assisi (1197 or 1198 – 16 November 1253) was a younger sister of Clare of Assisi and one of the first abbesses of the Order of Poor Ladies (now the Poor Clares). Pope Benedict XIV canonized her as a saint in 1753. Life She was a younge ...

(1197/98–1253), one of the first abbesses of the Order of Poor Ladies *

Agnes of Bohemia Agnes of Bohemia, O.S.C. ( cs, Svatá Anežka Česká, 20 January 1211 – 2 March 1282), also known as Agnes of Prague, was a medieval Bohemian princess who opted for a life of charity, mortification of the flesh and piety over a life of luxury ...

(1211–1282), Bohemian princess (also listed in next section) * Agnes of Montepulciano (1263–1317), Dominican prioress *

(c. 291–c. 304), virgin martyr

Noblewomen

Agnes I, Abbess of Quedlinburg Agnes I (c. 1090 – 29 December 1125) was Abbess of Gandersheim and Quedlinburg. She was the second daughter of Judith of Swabia and Władysław I Herman. She was the granddaughter of Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor. Agnes became abbess at Gand ...

(c. 1090-1125), Princess-Abbess of Quedlinburg *

Agnes of Aquitaine (disambiguation) Agnes of Aquitaine may refer to: *Agnes of Burgundy, Duchess of Aquitaine, (c. 995–1068), wife of William V, Duke of Aquitaine *Agnes of Poitou, (c. 1025–1077), wife of Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor *Agnes of Aquitaine, Queen of León and Castil ...

* Agnes of Antioch, (1154–c. 1184), Queen consort of Hungary * Agnes of Austria (disambiguation) *

Agnes of Babenberg Agnes of Babenberg ( pl, Agnieszka austriacka; 1108/13 – 24/25 January 1163) was a scion of the Franconian House of Babenberg and by marriage High Duchess of Poland and Duchess of Silesia. Family and personality Agnes was a daughter of Leo ...

(c. 1108/13–1163), High Duchess of Poland and Duchess of Silesia * Agnes of Bohemia (1211-1282), Bohemian princess and saint (see above) *

Agnes of Brandenburg Agnes of Brandenburg (c. 1257 – 29 September 1304) was a Danish Queen consort by marriage to King Eric V of Denmark. As a widow, she served as the regent of Denmark for her son, King Eric VI, during his minority from 1286 until 1293. Life She ...

(c. 1257–1304), Queen consort and regent of Denmark *

Agnes of Burgundy, Duchess of Aquitaine Agnes of Burgundy (or Agnes de Macon; died 10 November 1068) was Duchess of Aquitaine by marriage to Duke William V and Countess of Anjou by marriage to Count Geoffrey II. She served as regent of the Duchy of Aquitaine during the minority of her ...

(died 1068) *

Agnes of Burgundy, Duchess of Bourbon Agnes of Burgundy (1407 – 1 December 1476), duchess of Bourbon (Bourbonnais) and Auvergne, countess of Clermont, was the daughter of John the Fearless (1371–1419) and Margaret of Bavaria. Her maternal grandparents were Albert I, Duke of Ba ...

(1407-1476) * Agnes of Courtenay (c. 1136–c. 1184), Queen consort of Jerusalem *

Agnes of France, Byzantine Empress Agnes of France, renamed Anna (1171 – 1220), was Byzantine Empress by marriage to Alexios II Komnenos and Andronikos I Komnenos. She was a daughter of Louis VII of France and Adèle of Champagne. Betrothal and marriage In early 1178, P ...

(1171–after 1207) * Agnes of France, Duchess of Burgundy (c. 1260–1327) * Agnes of Germany (1072-1143), Duchess consort of Swabia by her first marriage, Margravine consort of Austria by her second *

Agnes of Habsburg Albert II of Saxony ( Wittenberg upon Elbe, ca. 1250 – 25 August 1298, near Aken) was a son of Duke Albert I of Saxony and his third wife Helen of Brunswick and Lunenburg, a daughter of Otto the Child. He supported Rudolph I of Germany at his el ...

(c. 1257–1322), Duchess of Saxony *

Agnes Hammarskjöld Agnes Hammarskjöld (née Almqvist; 1866–1940) was a Swedish woman who was the wife of Hjalmar Hammarskjöld, a Swedish nobleman and prime minister in the period 1914–1917. Biography Agnes Almqvist was born in 1866. She hailed from an esta ...

(1866–1940), wife of Swedish noble

Hjalmar Hammarskjöld Knut Hjalmar Leonard Hammarskjöld (; 4 February 1862 – 12 October 1953) was a Swedish politician, scholar, cabinet minister, Member of Parliament from 1923 to 1938 (first chamber), and Prime Minister of Sweden from 1914 to 1917. In 1890, he m ...

Princess Agnes of Hohenlohe-Langenburg , title = Hereditary Princess of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg , image = Agnes of Hohenlohe-Langenburg.jpg , caption = , reign = , coronation = , predecessor = , successor = , succession = ...

(1804-1833) * Agnes of Hohenstaufen (1176–1204), Countess Palatine of the Rhine *

Agnes Hotot Agnes Hotot ( 1395) was an English noblewoman known for besting a man in a lance fight. According to Arthur Collins, writing in 1741, an unspecified monk recorded that Hotot took her father's place in a duel after he fell ill, disguising herself ...

(14th century), English noblewoman known for winning a lance fight * Agnes of Merania (died 1201), Queen of France *

Agnes of the Palatinate Agnes of the Palatinate (1201–1267) was a daughter of Henry V, Count Palatine of the Rhine and his first wife Agnes of Hohenstaufen, daughter of Conrad, Count Palatine of the Rhine. Agnes was Duchess of Bavaria by her marriage to Otto II Wittel ...

(1201–1267), Duchess of Bavaria *

Agnes of Poitou Agnes of Poitou ( – 14 December 1077), was the queen of Germany from 1043 and empress of the Holy Roman Empire from 1046 until 1056 as the wife of Emperor Henry III. From 1056 to 1061, she ruled the Holy Roman Empire as regent during the m ...

(1025-1077), Holy Roman Empress and regent *

Agnes of Rochlitz Agnes of Rochlitz (died 1195) came from the Wettin family and was daughter of Dedi III, Margrave of Lusatia and his wife, Matilda of Heinsburg. She is also known as Agnes of Wettin. Agnes married Berthold IV, Duke of Merania. From this marriage A ...

(died 1195), Duchess of Merania and Countess of Andechs * Agnès Sorel (died 1450), mistress of

Charles VII of France Charles VII (22 February 1403 – 22 July 1461), called the Victorious (french: le Victorieux) or the Well-Served (), was King of France from 1422 to his death in 1461. In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, Charles VII inherited the throne of F ...

, and the first officially recognized mistress of a French king *

Agnes, daughter of Ottokar II Agnes (before 1260 – after 1279) was a natural daughter of Bohemian king Ottokar II with his mistress Agnes of Kuenring. She married Bohemian nobleman Bavor II of Strakonice. They had three children, Bavor III Bavor may refer to: * Bavor Ro ...

(before 1260–after 1279), Bohemian noblewoman *

Mihrişah Valide Sultan Mihrişah may refer to: * Emine Mihrişah Kadın (d. 1732), consort of Ottoman Sultan Ahmed III, and the mother of Mustafa III * Mihrişah Sultan (1745-1805), consort of Ottoman Sultan Mustafa III, and the mother and Valide Sultan #REDIRECT V ...

or Sultana Mehr-î-Shah (ca. 1745–1805), spouse of Ottoman Sultan

Mustafa III Mustafa III (; ''Muṣṭafā-yi sālis''; 28 January 1717 – 21 January 1774) was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1757 to 1774. He was a son of Sultan Ahmed III (1703–30), and his consort Mihrişah Kadın. He was succeeded by his ...

, mother of Caliph Sultan

Selim III Selim III ( ota, سليم ثالث, Selim-i sâlis; tr, III. Selim; was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1789 to 1807. Regarded as an enlightened ruler, the Janissaries eventually deposed and imprisoned him, and placed his cousin Mustafa ...

, believed to have the given name Agnès *

Agnes Howard, Duchess of Norfolk Agnes Howard ( née Tilney) (c. 1477 – May 1545) was the second wife of Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk. Two of King Henry VIII's queens were her step-granddaughters, Anne Boleyn and Katherine Howard. Catherine Howard was placed in the Dowa ...

(c. 1477–1545) *

Agnes Macdonald, 1st Baroness Macdonald of Earnscliffe Agnes or Agness may refer to: People * Agnes (name), the given name, and a list of people named Agnes or Agness * Wilfrid Marcel Agnès (1920–2008), Canadian diplomat Places *Agnes, Georgia, United States, a ghost town * Agnes, Missouri, Unite ...

(1836-1920), second wife of Sir John A. Macdonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada *

Agnes Randolph Agnes Randolph, Countess of Dunbar and March ( 1312 – 1369), known as Black Agnes for her dark complexion, was the wife of Patrick, 9th Earl of Dunbar and March. She is buried in the vault near Mordington House. She was the daughter of Tho ...

(c. 1312–1369), Countess of Dunbar and March

Others

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Agnes Aanonsen Agnes Erika Aanonsen Eyde (born 19 November 1966) is a Norwegian luger. She was born in Oslo, and represented the club Akeforeningen i Oslo. She competed at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo Sarajevo ( ; cyrl, Сарајево, ; ''see ...

(born 1966), Norwegian luger *

Agnes Dean Abbatt Agnes Dean Abbatt (June 23, 1847 – January 1, 1917) of New York was a painter of floral still lifes, landscapes, and coastal scenes. She was the second woman elected to the American Watercolor Society. Early life Agnes Dean Abbatt was born on ...

(1847–1917), American painter *

Agnes Abuom Agnes Regina Murei Abuom (1949 – 31 May 2023) was a Kenyan Christian organisational worker who served as moderator of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) since 2013. She was the first woman and the first African to hol ...

, Kenyan Christian organizational worker *

Agnes Acibu Agnes Acibu is a Ugandan politician and member of the parliament. She was elected in office as a woman Member to represent Nebbi district during the 2021 Uganda general elections. She is a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement par ...

, Ugandan politician *

Agnes Jones Adams Agnes Jones Adams (1858 – April 1923) was a member of National Association of Colored Women, Social Purity Movement, and Woman's Era Club. Adams was one of the early pioneers for the advancement of black women's clubs. Biography Agnes Jones ...

(1858–1923), American civil rights activist *

Agnes Addison Agnes Addison (née Broomfield; – 28 January 1903) was a New Zealand draper. Biography Addison was born Agnes Broomfield in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, in about 1842, to Margaret Fairbairn and her husband, Joseph Broomfield. She mar ...

(1842–1903), New Zealand draper *

Agnes Adler Agnes Charlotte Dagmar Adler, born ''Hansen'' (19 February 1865 in Copenhagen – 11 October 1935 at the same place was a Danish pianist. She is buried at Gentofte Kirkegård. Life Agnes Adler was born into a musical family where her father, Ca ...

(1865–1935), Danish pianist *

Agnes Aduako Agnes Aduako (born 25 December 1989) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a forward for the Ghana women's national football team. She was part of the team at the 2014 African Women's Championship and at the 2015 African Games scoring a goal agai ...

(born 1989), Ghanaian footballer *

Agnes Aggrey-Orleans Agnes Yahan Aggrey-Orleans, , (née Bartels) is a Ghanaian diplomat. Biography Her father was Francis Lodowic Bartels, an educator and diplomat who became the first Ghanaian principal of Mfantsipim School. Agnes Aggrey-Orleans had her secondary ...

, Ghanaian diplomat *

Agnes Akiror Agnes Akiror Egunyu (born 28 July 1968), known as Agnes Akiror, is a Ugandan politician. She is the current State Minister for Teso Affairs in the Cabinet of Uganda. She was appointed to that position on 6 June 2016. Prior to that, from 27 May 2 ...

(born 1968), Ugandan politician *

Agnes Baldwin Alexander Agnes Baldwin Alexander (1875–1971) was an American author and distinguished member of the Baháʼí Faith. Life Agnes Baldwin Alexander was born on July 21, 1875, in the Kingdom of Hawaii. She was the youngest of five children born to William D ...

(1875–1971), American author *

Agnes Alexiusson Agnes Sofia Shine Alexiusson (born 19 April 1996) is a Swedish boxer. She competed in the women's lightweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-sport event held from ...

(born 1996), Swedish boxer *

Agnes Alfred Axuw (c. 1890 – 1992), known as Agnes Bertha Alfred following her baptism, was a Qwiqwasutinuxw storyteller and noblewoman of the Kwakwaka'wakw. Alfred was recognized by her peers as one of the last great storytellers with a long memory. Alfred ...

(c. 1890–1992), Canadian storyteller and noblewoman *

Agnes Allafi Agnes Allafi (born January 21, 1959) is a Chadian politician and sociologist. During her political career, Allafi was the Minister of Social Services two times between the late 1990s to early 2000s. Background Allafi's father was an officer in Fr ...

(born 1959), Chadian politician and sociologist *

Agnes Allen Agnes Lorraine "Aggie" Allen (September 21, 1930 – February 24, 2012) was a pitcher and outfielder who played from 1950 through 1953 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at , 120 lb, she batted and threw right-ha ...

(1898–1958), English children's book author *

(1930–2012), American baseball pitcher *

Agnes Alpers Agnes Alpers (born 29 June 1961) is a Diplom-qualified educator, politician with the Left, and former member of the Bundestag. Biography Education and career Starting in 1980, Alpers studied pedagogy at the Free University of Berlin, finis ...

(born 1961), German politician and educator *

Agnes Ameede Agnes Ameede (born 12 June 1970) is a Ugandan politician who serves as the elected Member of Parliament for Pallisa District Women in the 10th Ugandan Parliament (20162021). Early life and education Agnes Ameede was born in Pallisa District, o ...

(born 1970), Ugandan politician *

Agnes Atim Apea Agnes Atim Apea is a Ugandan social entrepreneur and politician. She founded the Hope Development Initiative, and was named to the BBC's '' 100 Women'' programme in 2017. In the 2021 general election, she was elected to the Parliament of Ugand ...

, Uganda social entrepreneur * Agnes Arber (1879–1960), British plant morphologist and anatomist, historian, and philosopher * Agnes Arellano (born 1949), Philippine sculptor *

Agnes Armstrong Agnes Helen Armstrong (born 10 June 1959) is a Cook Islands politician and member of the Cook Islands Parliament. She is a member of the Cook Islands Democratic Party. Armstrong is from Rarotonga and was educated at Nikao Side School and Tereo ...

(born 1959), Cook Islands politician *

Agnes Arvidsson Agnes Hildegard Arvidsson (1875–1962), was a Swedish pharmacist. She was the first Swedish pharmacist of her gender to have obtained a degree in pharmacology (1903). However, Märtha Leth did obtain a bachelor's degree in pharmacology in 1897, a ...

(1875–1962), Swedish pharmacist *

Agnes Asche Agnes Asche (13 December 1891 – 7 January 1966), also known as Agnes Bertram and Agnes Jünemann, was a German socialist who resisted the Nazis. A street in Hanover is named in her honor. Biography Asche became a widow when her first husband ...

(1891–1966), German socialist *

Agnes Ashford Agnes Ashford (fl. 15th. century) was a Christian evangelist. In the 15th Century, Bishop Longland of Lincoln was investigating the activities of the Lollards. His people were informed that Ashford had taught "part of the Sermon on the Mount" ...

(fl. 15th century), Christian evangelist *

Agnes Barr Auchencloss Agnes Barr Auchencloss (30 May 1886 – 4 July 1972) was a Scottish medical officer. She is best known for her work at the World War I munitions factory H.M. Factory Gretna. She is included in the University of Glasgow Roll of Honour. Family ...

(1886–1972), medical officer at H.M. Factory Gretna, on the University of Glasgow Roll of Honour *

Agnes Awuor Sister Agnes Salome Awuor (Kenya, 1967) is a Kenyan Religious Sister A religious sister (abbreviated ''Sr.'' or Sist.) in the Catholic Church is a woman who has taken public vows in a religious institute dedicated to apostolic works, as disting ...

(born 1967), Kenyan Religious Sister * Agnes Ayres (1898–1940), American silent film star *

Agnes Baden-Powell Agnes Smyth Baden-Powell (16 December 1858 – 2 June 1945) was the younger sister of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, and was most noted for her work in establishing the Girl Guide movement as a female counterpart to her older bro ...

(1858–1945), British pioneer, founder of the Girl Guides movement *

Agnes Bakkevig Agnes Bakkevig (7 March 1910 – 3 February 1992) was a Norwegian politician. She was elected deputy representative to the Storting for the periods 1961–1965, 1965–1969 and 1969–1973 for the Conservative Party The Conse ...

(1910–1992), Norwegian politician *

Agnes Baliques Agnes Baliques (1641–1700) was a Roman Catholic from Antwerp who founded the religious order of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, commonly known as the Apostolines.L. DE RIDDER C. ss. R., ''De Godminnende Agnes Baliques, ...

(1641–1700), Roman Catholic religious leader *

Agnes Ballard Agnes Ballard (September 14, 1877 – November 24, 1969) was an American architect and educator. She was the first female registered architect in Florida, the sixth woman admitted to the American Institute of Architects and the first from Florida ...

(1877–1969), American architect and educator *

Agnes Baltsa Agni Baltsa ( el, Aγνή Mπάλτσα; also known as Agnes Baltsa; born 19 November 1944) is a leading Greek mezzo-soprano singer. Baltsa was born in Lefkada. She began playing piano at the age of six, before moving to Athens in 1958 to concen ...

(born 1944), Greek mezzo-soprano singer *

Agnes Barker Agnes Frances Amelia Richardson (née Barker) (16 January 1907 – 25 April 2008) was an Australian potter and craftworker. She was an active member of the early Brisbane arts scene, and exhibited extensively throughout the 1920s and 30s. Example ...

(1907–2008), Australian potter and craftworker *

Agnes Jeruto Barsosio Agnes Jeruto Barsosio is a Kenyan athlete and marathon runner. She was born in 1983. She competes for the Kenya national team and represents Kenya in international athletics competitions. Career In 2008, she was the second best athlete in the Lil ...

(born 1983), Kenyan long-distance runner *

Agnes Sime Baxter Agnes Sime Baxter (Hill) (18 March 1870 – 9 March 1917) was a Canadian-born mathematician. She studied at Dalhousie University, receiving her BA in 1891, and her MA in 1892. She received her Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1895; her dissertati ...

(1870–1917), Canadian mathematician *

Agnes Beaumont Agnes Beaumont (Baptised 1652 – 1720) was an English religious autobiographer, who was accused of having a sexual relationship with the Puritan preacher John Bunyan and conspiring with him to murder her father. She wrote an autobiography that de ...

(c. 1652–1720), English religious autobiographer *

Agnes Beckwith Agnes Alice Beckwith (24 August 1861 – 10 July 1951) was an English swimmer. Early life Beckwith was born on 24 August 1861 at 16b Walcot Place West, Lambeth, south London. She was the daughter of Frederick Edward Beckwith, a noted swimmer wh ...

(1861–1951), English swimmer *

Agnes Benidickson Agnes McCausland Benidickson (''née'' Richardson; August 19, 1920 – March 23, 2007) was the first female chancellor of Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, from 1980 to 1996. Queen's highest honour for student service to the ...

(1920–2007), Canadian college chancellor * Agnes Bennett (1872–1960), New Zealand doctor and Chief Medical Officer in World War I *

Agnes Benítez Agnes Benítez is a Puerto Rican model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Earth Puerto Rico 2011 and represented her country at Miss Earth 2011 but unplaced. Beauty Pageants Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009 On October 22, 2008, Agnes ...

(born 1986), Puerto Rican beauty pageant titleholder *

Agnes Berger Agnes P. Berger (1916-2002) was a Hungarian-American mathematician who served as an associate professor of biostatistics at Columbia University's School of Public Health, as well as a statistical consultant at Mount Sinai. Early years Her first ...

(1916–2002), Hungarian-American mathematician and professor *

Agnes Bernard Agnes Morrogh Bernard aka Sister Mary Joseph Arsenius (24 February 1842 – 20 April 1932) was a Roman Catholic nun who founded two convents, and a woollen mill in Foxford, Ireland. Life Bernard was born in Cheltenham on 24 February 1842 to John ...

(1842–1932), Roman Catholic nun * Agnes Bernauer (1410–1435), morganatic wife of Albert III, Duke of Bavaria *

Agnes Bernelle Agnes Bernelle (born Agnes Elisabeth Bernauer; 7 March 1923 – 15 February 1999) was a Berlin-born expatriate actress and singer, who lived in England for many years, then Ireland. She appeared in over 20 films and also made stage and televisio ...

(1923–1999), Berlin actress and singer * Agnes Binagwaho, Rwandan pediatrician and college chancellor * Agnes Forbes Blackadder (1875 - 1964), Scottish medic *

Agnes Blackie Agnes Randall Blackie (12 July 1897 – 18 February 1975) was New Zealand's first female physics lecturer and probably the Southern Hemisphere's only female physics academic at the time of her appointment. Early life Blackie was born in New Z ...

(1897–1975), New Zealand professor *

Agnes Blannbekin Agnes Blannbekin (; – 10 March 1315) was an Austrian Beguine and Christian mystic. She was also referred to as ''Saint Agnes Blannbekin'' or the ''Venerable Agnes Blannbekin'', though never beatified or canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. ...

(c. 1244–1315), Austrian Beguine and Chrisian mystic *

Agnes Block Agnes, or Agneta Block (29 October 1629, Emmerich am Rhein – 20 April 1704, Amsterdam) was a Dutch Mennonite art collector and horticulturalist. She is most remembered as the compiler of an album of flower and insect paintings. Life Agneta Bl ...

(1629–1704), Dutch art collector and horticulturalist *

Agnes Bluhm Agnes Bluhm (9 January 1862 – 12 November 1943) was a German winner of a Goethe medal. She was trained as a medical doctor and won prizes for her research. She believed that German women could improve the race using eugenics and forced sterilisat ...

(1862–1943), German medical doctor and Goethe medal recipient *

Agnes Body Agnes Body (29 April 1866 – 31 March 1952) was a British headmistress. She was the founding head of Lincoln Christ's Hospital Girls' High School and Queen Margaret's School, then in Scarborough. Life Body was born in Sedgley in 1866 where her ...

(1866–1952), British headmistress *

Agnes Bolsø Agnes Bolsø (born 4 June 1953) is a Norwegian sociologist and expert on gender studies, particularly studies of sexuality. She is Associate Professor of Sociology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and was director of its ...

(born 1953), Norwegian sociologist *

Agnes Booth Agnes Booth (October 4, 1843 – January 2, 1910), born Marian Agnes Land Rookes, was an Australian-born American actress and in-law of Junius Brutus Booth, Edwin Booth, and – arguably the most notable – John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of Abr ...

(1843–1910), Australian-American actress *

Agnes Börjesson Agnes Fredrika Börjesson, sometimes called Agneta (1 May 1827, Uppsala – 26 January 1900, Alassio, Italy), was a Swedish painter who specialized in Genre art, genre and historical scenes. Biography Her father, Johan Börjesson, was a pas ...

(1827–1900), Swedish painter *

Agnes Borrowman Agnes Borrowman (7 October 1881 – 20 August 1955) was a Scottish pharmaceutical chemist. In 1924 she became the first woman to serve on the Pharmaceutical Society's Board of Examiners. Early life and education Agnes Thomson Borrowman wa ...

(1881–1955), Scottish pharmaceutical chemist *

Agnes Boulton Agnes Ruby Boulton (September 19, 1893 – November 25, 1968) was a British-born American pulp magazine writer in the 1910s, later the wife of Eugene O'Neill. Life and career Boulton was born in 1893 in London, England, the daughter of Cecil M ...

(1893–1968), British-American pulp magazine writer *

Agnes Rose Bouvier Nicholl Agnes Rose Bouvier Nicholl (1842 - 1892) was an English artist noted especially for her watercolours of rustic scenes with children. Agnes Rose Bouvier was born in London in November 1842. Her father, Jules Bouvier, also a painter, was born ...

(1842–1892), English artist *

Agnes Bowker Agnes Bowker (born 1540) was an English domestic servant and the alleged mother of a cat. Life Bowker was born in Leicestershire (probably Market Harborough) to a local family in about 1541. She came to prominence when her midwife, Elizabeth H ...

(born c. 1541, death date unknown), English domestic servant and alleged mother of a cat *

Agnes Branting Agnes Margareta Matilda Branting (1862–1930) was a Swedish textile artist and writer. As director of the Friends of Handicraft association from 1891, she undertook developments in large woven tapestries with several prominent artists which led t ...

(1862–1930), Swedish textile artist and writer *

Agnes M. Brazal Agnes M. Brazal is a Filipina theologian, known for her work in feminist theology, a theology of migration, and cybertheology. Biography Brazal received her first degree in 1981, a BS in management engineering from Ateneo de Manila University i ...

, Filipina theologian *

Agnes Baldwin Brett Agnes Baldwin Brett (née Baldwin, 1876–1955) was an American numismatist and archaeologist who worked as the Curator at the American Numismatic Society from 1910 to 1913. She was the first paid curator at the American Numismatic Society. She ...

(1876–1955), American numismatist and archaeologist *

Agnes Broun Agnes Broun, Agnes Brown or Agnes Burnes (17 March 1732 – 14 January 1820), was the mother of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. Agnes's father, Gilbert (1708–1774), was the tenant of the farm of Craigenton, in Kirkoswald parish, Sou ...

(1732–1820), mother of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns *

Agnes Brown ''Mrs. Brown's Boys'' is a sitcom produced by BBC Scotland in partnership with BocPix and RTÉ, written by and starring Brendan O'Carroll. Originally a radio series starting in 1992, the series became more and more popular, which led to the telev ...

(1866–1943), Scottish suffragist and writer * Agnes Bruckner, American actress and model *

Agnes Bugge Agnes Bugge (born before 1417) was an English brewer. Bugge is notable because she was a woman brewer in the 15th/16th century. Usually wives assisted their husbands and their contribution is never identified in the records. In Agnes' case h ...

(born before 1417 and died after 1430), English brewer *

Agnes Bulmer Agnes Bulmer (31 August 1775 – 20 August 1836) was an English poet. She is believed to have written the longest epic poem ever written by a woman. The piece, '' Messiah's Kingdom'', took over nine years to complete. Biography Early life Agne ...

(1775–1836), English poet *

Agnes Buntine Agnes Buntine ( – 29 February 1896) was a Scottish pastoralist and bullocky. Born in Glasgow, Scotland as Agnes Davidson, she and her family moved to Australia in 1840. She became a bullocky there, frequently making trips across different citie ...

(c. 1822–1896), Scottish pastoralist and bullocky * Agnes Burns (1762–1834), sister of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns *

Agnes Busby Agnes Busby (13 October 1889) was an early European settler in Australia and New Zealand married to James Busby, the first British Resident of New Zealand. Early life Agnes Busby (née Dow) was born to John and Jessie (née Campbell) Dow in Scot ...

(1800–1889), New Zealand pioneer *

Agnes Bushell Agnes Bushell (born March 25, 1949) is an American fiction writer and teacher. She has published steadily since her work first appeared in print in the mid-1970s. She is the author of fourteen novels and innumerable essays and book reviews most ...

(born 1949), American writer and teacher *

Agnes Callard Agnes Callard (born Agnes Gellen; January 6, 1976) is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago. Her primary areas of specialization are ancient philosophy and ethics. She is also noted for her popular writings and work on pub ...

(born 1976), Hungarian professor *

Agnes Kane Callum Agnes Kane Callum (February 24, 1925 – July 22, 2015) was a genealogist known for her research into Maryland's African-American history. She was a founding member of the Baltimore Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, a frequent col ...

(1925–2015), American genealogist *

Agnes Deans Cameron Agnes Deans Cameron (20 December 1863 13 May 1912) was a Canadian educator, writer, journalist, lecturer, and adventurer. She was the first white woman to reach the Arctic Ocean and her published book about the journey was a best-seller. She pr ...

(1863–1912), Canadian educator, writer, journalist, lecturer, and adventurer *

Agnes Campbell Lady Agnes Campbell (1526–1601) was the daughter of The 3rd Earl of Argyll and his wife, Lady Jean Gordon, daughter of The 3rd Earl of Huntly. She was likely born at Inveraray Castle. Her sister, Elizabeth, married The 1st Earl of Moray, an ...

(1637–1716), Scottish businesswoman * Agnes Canta (1888–1964), Dutch painter * Agnes Carlsson, Swedish pop star, better known by the mononym Agnes *

Agnes Castle Agnes Castle (c. 1860–1922) was a Victorian era Irish author who worked with both her sisters and husband. The stories that she co-wrote were the basis of several plays and films. Life Agnes Mary Frances Sweetman was born in County Dublin to Mi ...

(1860–1922), Irish author *

Agnes Catlow Agnes Catlow (1806–1889) was a 19th-century British science writer best known for a popular book on conchology. Early life Catlow was born in 1806 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Catlow. By the 1860s Catlow a ...

(1806–1889), British writer * Agnes Chan (born 1955), Hong Kong-based singer, television personality, professor, essayist, and novelist * Agnes Chan Tsz-ching (born 1996), Honk Kong rugby union player * Agnes Charbonneau, American politician and educator *

Agnes Chavez Agnes Chavez is a Cuban American artist, educator and social entrepreneur. Chavez is an installation artist working often with data visualization, sound, and image projection. Additionally, she designed and created tools for STEAM education and lea ...

, Cuban-American artist, educator, and social entrepreneur *

Agnes Asangalisa Chigabatia Agnes Asangalisa Chigabatia (born October 20, 1956) is a Ghanaian female politician and former member of the parliament for Builsa North Constituency. Early life and education Agnes Chigabatia was born on 20 October 1956 at Chuchuliga in th ...

(born 1956), Ghanaian politician *

Agnes Chow Agnes Chow Ting ( zh, t=周庭, born 3 December 1996) is a Hong Kong politician and social activist. She is a former member of the Standing Committee of Demosistō and former spokesperson of Scholarism. Her candidacy for the 2018 Hong Kong Is ...

(born 1996), Hong Kong-based politician and democratic activist *

Agnes Muriel Clay Agnes Muriel Clay (1878–1962) was an English historian and writer. A classics tutor at Lady Margaret Hall, Clay wrote Roman law articles for the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition and published ''Sources for Roman History B.C. 133–170'' ...

(1878–1962), English historian and writer *

Agnes Morley Cleaveland Agnes Morley Cleaveland (1874–1958) was an American writer and cattle rancher who lived in New Mexico and California. Her book about growing up on a New Mexico ranch in the late 19th-century, ''No Life for a Lady'', was a best seller. She w ...

(1874–1958), American writer and cattle rancher *

Agnes Mary Clerke Agnes Mary Clerke (10 February 1842 – 20 January 1907) was an Irish astronomer and writer, mainly in the field of astronomy. She was born in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland, and died in London.For details of the life and work of Agnes Clerk, ...

(1842–1907), Irish astronomer and writer *

Agnes Bell Collier Agnes Bell Collier (31 January 1860 – 2 January 1930) was a British mathematician who was a pioneer female mathematician, associated with Newnham College, Cambridge. Born in Hyde, Cheshire, she was the eighth child of Joseph Smith Collier ...

(1860–1930), British mathematician * Agnes Kalaniho'okaha Cope (1924–2015), Hawaiian historian and spiritual healer *

Agnes Conway Agnes Ethel Conway (2 May 1885 – 1950), later Agnes Horsfield, was a British writer, historian and archaeologist who worked in the Middle East from 1929-1936. Perhaps best known for her excavations at Petra and Kilwa, she also produced publicat ...

(1885–1950), British writer, historian, and archaeologist *

Agnes Cotton Agnes Cotton (27 February 1828 – 20 May 1899) was an English social reformer and philanthropist. She founded and ran a home in Leytonstone for ' fallen girls' called The Pastures. Early life Cotton was born in Leytonstone to the banker Will ...

(1828–1899), English social reformer and philanthropist *

Agnes Marshall Cowan Agnes Marshall Cowan MRCOG (1880–1940) was a Scottish physician who was one of the first fully qualified female physicians in Britain, and a medical missionary in Manchuria during its plague. She oversaw medical issues in the "Devil's Porr ...

(1880–1940), Scottish physician * Agnes Curran (1920–2005), British prison governor *

Agnes d'Harcourt Agnes d'Harcourt (died 1291) was an author and the abbess of the Abbey of Longchamp. d'Harcourt became a nun and joined the convent at Longchamp in 1260, serving alongside the abbey's founder, Isabelle of France. During her time at Longchamp d'H ...

(died 1291), French author *

Agnes Dahlström Agnes Dahlström (born 28 November 1991) is a Swedish footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Can ...

(born 1991), Swedish footballer *

Agnes Davies Agnes Davies, born Agnes Morris, (30 September 1920 – 13 February 2011) was a Welsh snooker and billiards player. She was known for having a competitive playing career spanning 64 years, during which she won the Women's Professional Snooker ...

(1920–2011), Welsh snooker and billiards player *

Agnes Dawson Agnes Dawson (7 March 1873 – 20 April 1953) was a British politician and trade unionist. Life Dawson was born in Peckham, she became a pupil-teacher in Camberwell before qualifying as a teacher at Saffron Walden Training College. She camp ...

(1873–1953), British politician and trade unionist *

Agnes de Frumerie Agnes Eleonora Augusta Emilia de Frumerie (20 November 1869 – 2 April 1937) was a Sweden, Swedish artist who spent much of her career in France. She was born Agnes Eleonora Augusta Emilia Kjellberg in Skövde and studied at the Royal Swedi ...

(1869–1937), Swedish artist * Agnes de Lima (1887–1974), American journalist and writer *

Agnes de Mille Agnes George de Mille (September 18, 1905 – October 7, 1993) was an American dancer and choreographer. Early years Agnes de Mille was born in New York City into a well-connected family of theater professionals. Her father William C. deMill ...

(1905–1993), American dancer and choreographer *

Agnes De Nul Agnes De Nul (March 17, 1955) is a Belgian actress. She is especially known for her role as Kabouter Kwebbel in the television series ''Kabouter Plop The Dutch Wikipage of Kabouter Plop Kabouter plop (''Plop the Gnome'') is the eponymous ...

(born 1955), Belgian actress * Agnes de Selincourt (1872–1917), Indian Christian missionary *

Agnes de Silva Agnes Marion de Silva ( Nell; 1885-1961) was a Sri Lankan women's activist from a progressive society who, during the 1930s, pioneered issues related to women and in particular adult suffrage or franchise for women in Sri Lanka. She was instrume ...

(1895–1961), Sri Lankan woman's activist * Agnes de Valence (born 1250), French noblewoman *

Agnes Mariam de la Croix Mother Superior Agnes Mariam de la Croix (born 1952), also known as Mother Agnes, is a Lebanese Christian nun. She is mother superior of the monastery of St James the Mutilated in Syria, a Melkite Greek Catholic monastery in the town of Qara in t ...

(born 1952), Lebanese Christian nun, known as Mother Agnes * Agnes Denes (born 1931), Hungarian-American artist *

Agnes Dennis Agnes Dennis, CBE (11 April 1859 – 21 April 1947) was an educator and feminist in Nova Scotia, Canada. She was one of the Nova Scotia 5 who was active in the Local Council of Women of Halifax. The daughter of Alexander Miller and Sarah Archibald ...

(1859–1947), Canadian educator and feminist *

Agnes Devanadera Agnes Vicenta Salayo Torres-Devanadera (born April 5, 1950), also known as Agnes VST Devanadera, is a Filipina lawyer and politician who served as the chairperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) from 2017 to 2022. During the Arroyo a ...

(born 1950), Filipina lawyer and politician * Agnes Digital (1997–2021), American-Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse *

Agnes Dobronski Agnes Marie Dobronski (April 21, 1925 – December 27, 2013) was an American educator and politician. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Dobronski worked for the Dearborn Public Schools and was the business manager. Doronski later served on the Dearb ...

(1925–2013), American politician and educator * Agnes Dollan (1887–1966), Scottish suffragette and political activist *

Agnes Dordzie Agnes Mercy Abla Dordzie is a Ghanaian judge. She was an active justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana until October 2022. She was appointed justice of the Supreme Court in 2018. Dordzie was born in Taviefe-Deme in the Volta Region. After her s ...

, Ghanaian judge *

Agnes Meyer Driscoll Agnes Meyer Driscoll (July 24, 1889 – September 16, 1971), known as "Miss Aggie" or "Madame X'", was an American cryptanalyst during both World War I and World War II and was known as “the first lady of naval cryptology." Early years Born in ...

(1889–1971), American cryptanalyst *

Agnes Mary Frances Duclaux Agnes Mary Frances Robinson (known as Agnes-Marie-François Darmesteter after her first marriage, and Agnes Mary Frances Duclaux after her second; 27 February 1857 – 9 February 1944) was a poet, novelist, essayist, literary critic, and translat ...

(1857–1944), English poet, novelist, essayist, literary critic, and translator * Agnes Dunbar (fl. late 14th century), Scottish mistress *

Agnes Duncan Agnes Duncan Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, MBE (10 November 1899 – 1996) was a Scottish singer and choral conductor. Her Scottish Junior Singers won the leading BBC choral competition on two occasions. Life Duncan ...

(1899–1996), Scottish singer and conductor *

Agnes Dürer Agnes Dürer née Frey (1475–1539) was the wife of the German artist Albrecht Dürer. During their marriage, which was childless, she was portrayed several times by Dürer. Agnes Dürer was the daughter of the coppersmith and lute maker Hans ...

(1475–1539), wife of the Roman painter,

Albrecht Dürer Albrecht Dürer (; ; hu, Ajtósi Adalbert; 21 May 1471 – 6 April 1528),Müller, Peter O. (1993) ''Substantiv-Derivation in Den Schriften Albrecht Dürers'', Walter de Gruyter. . sometimes spelled in English as Durer (without an umlaut) or Due ...

Agnes Dusart Agnes Dusart (born 27 February 1962) is a former Belgian racing cyclist. She won the Belgian national road race title in 1986, 1987 and 1988. She also competed in the women's road race event at the 1988 Summer Olympics The 1988 Summer O ...

(born 1962), Belgian racing cyclist * Agnes Edwards (c. 1873–1928), Australian craftswoman *

Agnes Ell Agnes Elizabeth Ell (married name Hurcomb; 19 January 1917 – 30 July 2003) was a New Zealand cricketer who played as a right-arm medium bowler. She appeared in one Test match for New Zealand, their first, in 1935. She played domestic cricket ...

(1917–2003), New Zealand cricketer * Agnes Ethel (1846–1903), American stage actress * Agnes Gardner Eyre (1881–1950), American pianist, composer, and piano teacher

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Agnes Fabish Agnes Fabish (21 December 1873–21 July 1947) was a New Zealand New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island () ...

(1873–1947), New Zealand domestic servant, farmer, and homemaker * Agnes Mary Field (1896–1968), English film producer and director * Agnes Fingerin (d. 1514), German businesswoman *

Agnes Finnie Agnes Finnie (died 6 March 1645) was an Edinburgh shopkeeper and moneylender who was executed for witchcraft on 6 March 1645. Biography Agnes Finnie, widow of James Roberston, sold consumer goods, such as fish and cakes in Potterrow, Edinburgh ...

(died 1645), Scottish shopkeeper, moneylender, and tried witch *

Agnes Fleischer Agnes Fleischer (6 February 1865 – 15 September 1909) was a Norwegian pioneering teacher for disabled persons. She was born in Christiania, and the sister of Nanna Fleischer. She suffered herself from a serious hip and back disease, and wit ...

(1865–1909), Norwegian pioneering teacher for disabled persons *

Agnes Flight Agnes Flight (Japanese : アグネスフライト, March 2, 1997 - January 11, 2023) was a Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse. He was sired by Sunday Silence covering Agnes Flora, and is therefore full-brother to Agnes Tachyon. Racing career As a ...

(born 1997), Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse *

Agnes Flora Agnes Flora (born June 18, 1987 - August 8, 2005) by Royal Ski, and out of Agnes Lady at Masayoshi Orite was a bay racehorse who won the Oka Sho in Japan. She is also known as the dam of Agnes Flight and Agnes Tachyon, the former a Derby winner a ...

(1987–2005), Japanese bay racehorse * Agnes Fogo, American renal pathologist and professor *

Agnes Fong Sock Har Agnes Fong Sock Har (born 1946) is a Singaporean former military officer. She was the first woman to hold the appointment of a commanding officer in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) when she took command of the first Air Supply Base in 1979. Mi ...

(born 1946), Singaporean military officer * Agnes Freda Forres (1881–1942), British artist and sculptor * Agnes Forster (died 1484), English prison reformer *

Agnes Franz Agnes Franz, real name Louise Antoinette Eleonore Konstanze Agnes Franzky, (8 February 1794 – 13 May 1843) was a German writer. Life Born in Milicz, Silesia, Franz was the daughter of a Silesian government and court councillor. After the de ...

(1794–1843), German writer *

Agnes Fraser Agnes Fraser Elder Fraser-Smith (8 November 1876 – 22 July 1968) was a Scottish actress and soprano, known as Agnes Fraser, who appeared in the later Savoy Operas and in Edwardian musical comedy. She married the Gilbert and Sullivan perfor ...

(1876–1968), Scottish stage actress and soprano singer *

Agnes Freund Agnes Freund, ''née'' Agnes Voß (13 July 1866 – after 1902) was a German stage actress. Life Born in Königsberg, Freund was the daughter of the composer and staff trumpeter of the 1st Field Artillery Regiment Voß and his wife Ottilie. ...

(1866– after 1902), German stage actress *

Agnes Fry Agnes Fry (25 March 1869 - 15 August 1958) was a British bryologist, astronomer, botanical illustrator, writer and poet, who donated Failand House's Estate to the National Trust. Family Fry was born on 25 March 1869, in Highgate. Her fat ...

(1869–1958), British bryologist, astronomer, botanical illustrator, writer, and poet *

Agnes Moore Fryberger Agnes Moore Fryberger (May 30, 1868 - September 16, 1939) was an American music educator, lecturer, and author, as well as a clubwoman. She was a pioneer in the northwestern U.S. in lecture recitals on opera. Fryberger served as the Educational Dir ...

(1868-1939), American music educator *

Agnes Buen Garnås Agnes Buen Garnås (born 23 October 1946) is a Norwegian folk singer from the county of Telemark. She comes from a famous musical family from the town of Jondal, and is known particularly for her singing of ancient unaccompanied Norwegian ballads, ...

(born 1946), Norwegian folk singer *

Agnes Garrett Agnes Garrett (12 July 1845 – 1935)Serena Kelly"Garrett, Agnes (1845–1935)" ''Oxford Dictionary of National Biography'', Oxford University Press, 2004. Retrieved 9 January 2015. was an English suffragist and interior designer and the founder i ...

(1845–1935), English suffragist and interior designer *

Agnes Gavin Agnes Gavin (1872–1947), was an Australian actor and screenwriter in the silent film era. She worked in collaboration with her husband John Gavin throughout her career. She wrote the majority of his films and was arguably the first specialist s ...

(1872–1947), Australian silent film actor and screenwriter *

Agnes Geene Agnes Geene (born 1947, married name Agnes van der Meulen) is a Dutch badminton player. Career Agnes Geene won the junior championships in the Netherlands in 1964. In the following year, she succeeded as a senior for the first time. She was able ...

(born 1947), Dutch badminton player *

Agnes Geijer Agnes Geijer (26 October 1898 – 17 July 1989) was a Swedish textile historian and archaeologist. Life Geijer became the head of the textile conservation atelier ''Pietas'' in 1930. She received a doctoral degree from Uppsala University in 1938 ...

(1898–1989), Swedish textile historian and archaeologist *

Agnes Geraghty Agnes Geraghty (November 26, 1907 – March 1, 1974), also known by her married name Agnes McAndrews, was an American competition swimmer who represented the United States at the 1924 Summer Olympics and 1928 Summer Olympics The 1928 Summer O ...

(1907–1974), American swimmer *

Agnes Giberne Agnes Giberne (19 November 1845 – 20 August 1939) was a prolific British novelist and scientific writer. Her fiction was typical of Victorian evangelical fiction with moral or religious themes for children. She also wrote books on science f ...

(1845–1939), British novelist and scientific writer *

Agnes Giebel Agnes Giebel (10 August 1921 – 24 April 2017) was a German classical soprano. She was born in Heerlen, in the Netherlands, where she lived the first years of her life. She studied at the Folkwangschule in Essen and made her first public appe ...

(1921–2017), German classical soprano *

Agnes Goode Agnes Knight Goode, ''née'' Fleming (31 January 1872 – 20 February 1947), best known as Mrs. A. K. Goode, was an Australian social and political activist. A contemporary report called her "... a vigorous speaker, with a keen, logical mind and ...

(1872–1947), Australian social and political activist, best known as Mrs. A. K. Goode * Agnes Goodsir (1864–1939), Australian painter *

Agnes Gordon Agnes Leslie Gordon (''née'' Willson, April 25, 1906 – May 24, 1967) was a Canadian bridge player. She was born in Ridgetown, Ontario and graduated from the University of Ontario. She moved to Buffalo, New York after her marriage in 1930, alt ...

(1906–1967), Canadian bridge player *

Agnes Griffith Agnes Griffith (6 March 1969 – 25 February 2015) was a Grenadian sprinter. She competed in the women's 200 metres at the 1988 Summer Olympics The 1988 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad () and c ...

(1969–2015), Grenadian sprinter *

Agnes Charlotte Gude Agnes Charlotte Gude (1 February 1863 – 11 July 1929) was a Norwegian watercolorist and illustrator. Biography Gude was born in Betws-y-Coed, Wales and raised in Karlsruhe and Berlin. Her parents were the prominent painter Hans Gude and Betsy ...

(1863–1929), Norwegian watercolorist and illustrator *

Agnes Gund Agnes Gund (born 1938) is an American philanthropist and arts patron, collector of modern and contemporary art, and arts education and social justice advocate. She is President Emerita and Life Trustee of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Chair ...

(born 1938), American philanthropist and art collector *

Agnes Günther Agnes Günther (born Agnes Breuning, 21 July 1863 – 16 February 1911) was a German writer. Life Agnes Breuning was a daughter of Hermann Otto Breuning, a businessman and banker, and his wife Anna Maria Barrell, who came from England. Agnes a ...

(1863–1911), German writer *

Agnes Guppy-Volckman Agnes Elisabeth Guppy-Volckman (; 1838–1917) was a British spiritualist medium. Career She was born Agnes Elisabeth White in Horncastle, Lincolnshire Whittington-Egan, Molly. (2015). ''Mrs Guppy Takes A Flight: A Scandal of Victorian Spiritual ...

(1838–1917), British spiritualist medium *

Agnes Haakonsdatter Princess Agnes Haakonsdatter of Norway (Old Norse: ''Agnes Hákonardottir''; 1290 – 1319) was the oldest daughter of King Haakon V of Norway by Gro Sigurdsdatter, daughter of Sigurd Lodinsson and wife Baugeid Steinarsdatter and as such the p ...

(1290–1319), eldest daughter of King Haakkon V of Norway *

Agnes C. Hall Agnes C. Hall (''née'' Scott) (1777–1846) was a Scottish writer of novels and non-fiction articles, and also a translator. She used the pseudonym Rosalia St Clair. Life Born in Roxburghshire, she was the wife of Dr. Robert Hall who died in 1 ...

(1777–1846), Scottish writer *

Agnes Hamilton Agnes Hamilton (November 21, 1868 - November 11, 1961) was a social worker and cousin, and intimate friend, of Alice Hamilton. Early life Agnes Hamilton was born on November 21, 1868, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Andrew Holman Hamilto ...

(1868–1961), American social worker * Agnes Sillars Hamilton (c. 1794–1870), Scottish reformer, public lecturer, phrenologist, and woman's rights activist *

(1866–1940), wife of Swedish nobleman and prime minister,

Agnes Hamvas Agnes Hamvas (born 3 September 1946) is a Hungarian archer who represented Hungary in archery at the 1972 Summer Olympic Games The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and commonly known as Munich 1972 ( ...

(born 1946), Hungarian archer * Agnes Harben (1879–1961), British suffragist leader *

Agnes Hardie Agnes Agnew Hardie (née Pettigrew; 6 September 1874 – 24 March 1951) was a British Labour politician. Early life Her association with the Labour movement began when she was a shop girl in Glasgow."Glasgow's First Woman M.P." ''Glasgow He ...

(1874–1951), British politician * Agnes Ellen Harris (1883–1952), American educator *

Agnes Harrold Agnes Harrold (c. 1831 – 7 July 1903) was a New Zealand hotel manager, foster parent, nurse and midwife. She was born near Hudson Bay, Canada circa 1831. Born Agnes Grieve, she married near Hudson Bay, coming to Stewart Island Stewart ...

(c. 1831–1903), New Zealand hotel manager, foster parent, nurse, and midwife *

Agnes Headlam-Morley Agnes Headlam-Morley (10 December 1902 – 21 February 1986) was a British historian and academic. From 1948 to 1971, she was Montague Burton Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford. Upon her appointment in October 1948, ...

(1902–1986), British historian and academic *

Agnes Hedengård Agnes or Agness may refer to: People *Agnes (name), the given name, and a list of people named Agnes or Agness * Wilfrid Marcel Agnès (1920–2008), Canadian diplomat Places *Agnes, Georgia, United States, a ghost town *Agnes, Missouri, United ...

(born 1995), Swedish model and reality television participant *

Agnes Heineken Agnes Heineken (13 July 1872 – 5 July 1954) was a secondary school teacher who became a prominent women’s rights advocate. Deemed politically unreliable in 1933, she was deprived of her public appointments in the education sector, but after 194 ...

(1872–1954), German politician *

Agnes Henningsen Agnes Kathinka Malling Henningsen (18 November 1868 – 21 April 1962) was a Danish writer and an activist for sexual freedom. Her writings were centred on love and sex, as was her own life. Biography Henningsen was born on the Skovsbo estate i ...

(1868–1962), Danish writer and activist * Agnes Herbert (late 1870s–1960), British writer and big game hunter *

Agnes M. Herzberg Agnes Margaret Herzberg (born 1938) is a Canadian statistician who works as a professor of mathematics and statistics at Queen's University.

, Canadian statistician and professor *

Agnes Hewes Agnes Danforth Hewes (March 30, 1874 – September 30, 1963) was an American writer of children's literature, three times a runner-up for the annual Newbery Medal. Her early childhood overseas had a huge influence on her life and writing. Biogra ...

(1874–1963), American children's author *

Agnes C. Higgins Agnes C. Higgins née Quamme (1911 - August 27, 1985) was a Canadian nutritionist and executive director of the Montreal Diet Dispensary, serving from 1959 to 1981. She is best known for developing the "Higgins Method" to help mothers with nutriti ...

(1911–1985), Canadian nutritionist * Agnes Hijman (born 1966), Dutch long-distance runner *

Agnes Leonard Hill Agnes Leonard Hill (, Leonard; pen names, Mollie Myrtle and Garth Godfrey; January 20, 1842 – January 20, 1917) was an American journalist, newspaper founder and publisher, as well as an author and poet, an evangelist and a social reformer. Bo ...

(1842–1917), American journalist, author, poet, newspaper founder/publisher, evangelist, social reformer *

Agnes Hiorth Agnes Hiorth (5 May 1899 – 30 November 1984) was a Norwegian painter. Her art was characterized by impressionistic broad brush and harmoniously palette of landscapes, as well as a wide range of cultivated and accurate portraits. Biography Agn ...

(1899–1984), Norwegian painter *

(fl. 1395), English noblewoman *

Agnes Hsu-Tang Agnes Hsin Mei Hsu-Tang () is a Taiwan-born American archaeologist and art historian. On October 19, 2021, she became the first person of Asian heritage to be elected board chair of one of the oldest historical institutions in America, the New-Y ...

(born 1972), American archaeologist, art historian, and philanthropist * Agnes Twiston Hughes (1895–1981), Welsh solicitor and politician *

Agnes Hundoegger Agnes Hundoegger (26 February 1858 – 23 February 1927) was a German musician and music teacher. As the founder of the Tonika-Do-Lehre, she rendered outstanding services to the elementary musical education. Life Born in Hannover, Hundoegg ...

(1858–1927), German musician and music teacher *

Agnes Hungerford Agnes, Lady Hungerford (died 20 February 1523) was a murderer and the second wife of Sir Edward Hungerford. When he died in 1522, Agnes was charged and convicted of the murder of her first husband, John Cotell. She was hanged at Tyburn in 1523. ...

(died 1523), English murderer * Agnes Hunt (1866–1948), British nurse *

Agnes Huntington Agnes Huntington (later, Agnes Huntington Cravath; ca. 1864 – March 10, 1953) was an American operatic singer. For several years, she received private tutoring in Europe for music, languages, and drawing. She had a notable career in concert and ...

(ca. 1864–1953), American operatic singer *

Agnes Hürland-Büning Agnes Hürland-Büning (born Agnes Oleynik: 17 May 1926 – 9 March 2009) was a German politician with strong local roots. She was a member of the Bundestag (''Germany's "national parliament"'') for nearly twenty years between 1972 and 1991. She ...

(1926–2009), German politician *

Agnes Husband Agnes Husband (20 May 1852 – 30 April 1929) was one of Dundee's first female councillors and was a suffragette. She was awarded Freedom of the City at the age of 74 and has a plaque to her memory in the Dundee City Chambers and a portrait by A ...

(1852–1929), Scottish politician: one of Dundee's first female councillors and suffragette *

Agnes Husslein Agnes Husslein, also Agnes Husslein-Arco, (born 22 May 1954) is an Austrian art historian and art manager. Life Husslein was born the daughter of Felicitas (''née'' Boeckl) and Carl Heinrich Arco in Vienna (1920–1978).Agnes Ibbetson Agnes (née Thomson) Ibbetson (1757–1823), was an English plant physiologist. Life She was the daughter of Andrew Thomson Esq., of Roehampton, a London merchant, and was born in London in 1757 and educated at home. In 1783 she married James Ib ...

(1757–1823), English plant physiologist *

Agnes Igoye Agnes Igoye (born 8 March 1972) is a Ugandan social worker and campaigner against human trafficking. She serves as the country's Deputy chair of the National Prevention of Trafficking in Persons office – Uganda in addition to being the Training ...

(born 1972), Ugandan social worker and campaigner against human trafficking *

Agnes Inglis Agnes Inglis (1870–1952) was a Detroit, Michigan-born anarchist who became the primary architect of the Labadie Collection at the University of Michigan. Early life Agnes Inglis was born on December 3, 1870, in Detroit, Michigan, to Agnes ...

(1870–1952), American anarchist and architect * Agnes Irwin (1841–1914), American educator *

Agnes Israelson Agnes Israelson (July 22, 1896 – October 30, 1989) was the first woman in Minnesota to serve as a city mayor In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwid ...

(1896–1989), American politician *

Agnes E. Jacomb Agnes E. Jacomb, pseud: Agnes Elizabeth Jacomb-Hood (1866 – 1949) was an English novelist, born in London. She began her literary career by winning the 250-guinea Guinea ( ),, fuf, 𞤘𞤭𞤲𞤫, italic=no, Gine, wo, Gine, nqo, � ...

(1866–1949), English novelist *

Agnes Janich Agnes Janich, née: Agnieszka Jeziorska, (born 1985) - a visual artist who works with photography and installation art. Within her practice she deals with the history of memory, love and intimacy. She has presented her work in, among others: 9t ...

(born 1985), Polish visual artist * Agnes Janson (1861–1947), Swedish mezzo-soprano opera singer and recitalist *

Agnes Jekyll Dame Agnes Lowndes Jekyll, ( Graham; 12 October 1861 – 28 January 1937) was a Scottish-born British artist, writer and philanthropist. The daughter of William Graham, Liberal MP for Glasgow (1865–1874) and patron of the Pre-Rapha ...

(1861–1937), Scottish-British artist, writer, and philanthropist *

Agnes Joaquim Ashkhen Hovakimian (Agnes Joaquim) (b. 7 April 1854, Singapore - d. 2 July 1899, Singapore) was a Singaporean Armenian who bred Singapore's first hybridised orchid hybrid, ''Vanda'' 'Miss Joaquim'. Joaquim was inducted into the Singapore Women ...

(1854–1899), Singaporean-Armenian botanist *

Agnes Christine Johnston Agnes Christine Johnston was an American screenwriter who wrote for more than 80 films between 1915 and 1948. Biography Early life Johnston was born in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, to John Johnston and Isabel McElhany. She attended the Horace Ma ...

(1896–1978), American screenwriter * Agnes Jones (1832–1868), Irish nurse * Agnes Jongerius (born 1960), Dutch politician *

Agnes Jónsdóttir Agnes Jónsdóttir (died 1507), was the abbess of the Benedictine convent Reynistaðarklaustur in Iceland Iceland ( is, Ísland; ) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean and in the Arctic Ocean. Iceland is the most ...

(died 1507), Icelandic Christian nun *

Agnes Jordan Agnes Jordan (before 1520-29 January 1546) was the last pre-reformation Abbess of Syon Monastery.Syon Abbey, from: www.tudorplace.com.ar/Documents/SyonAbbey.htm It was she who had to sign the deed of surrender on 25 November 1539 which brought t ...

(before 1520–1546), English Roman Catholic abbess *

Agnes Kafula Agnes Mpingana Kafula (born 1 November 1955) is a Namibian politician who has served as mayor of Windhoek from November 2012 to December 2014. She is a survivor of the Cassinga massacre The Battle of Cassinga also known as the Cassinga Raid or ...

(born 1955), Namibian politician *

Agnes Kalibata Agnes Matilda Kalibata is a Rwanda, Rwandan agricultural scientist and policymaker, and president of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). She served as Rwandan Civil War, Rwanda's minister of agriculture and animal resources fro ...

, Rwandan agricultural scientist and policymaker * Agnes Kant (born 1967), Dutch politician *

Agnes Kaposi Agnes Aranka Kaposi (born 20 October 1932) is a British-Hungarian engineer and author. In 1992 she became the third female to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. She was an emeritus professor in electrical engineering at Lo ...

(born 1932), British-Hungarian engineer and author *

Agnes Karll Agnes Caroline Pauline Karll (25 March 1868 – 12 February 1927) (also spelled as Agnes Karl) was a German nurse and a nursing reformer. She served as the third president of the International Council of Nurses from 1909 to 1912, and was an honor ...

(1868–1927), German nurse and nursing reformer *

Agnes Kauzuu Agnes Kauzuu (born 22 December 1992) is a Namibian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Namibia Women's Super League club Tura Magic FC and the Namibia women's national team. Nicknamed ''Mashaba'', she was part of the team at the 2014 Afric ...

(born 1979), Namibian football goalkeeper *

Agnes Newton Keith Agnes Newton Keith (July 4, 1901 – March 30, 1982) was an American writer best known for her three autobiographical accounts of life in North Borneo (now Sabah) before, during, and after World War II. The second of these, '' Three Came Home'', ...

(1901–1982), American writer *

Agnes Gilmour Kent-Johnston Agnes Gilmour Kent-Johnston (27 September 1893 – 10 March 1981) was a New Zealand community leader and broadcaster. She was born in Killearn, Stirlingshire, Scotland, on 27 September 1893. She was appointed a Order of the British Empire, Me ...

(1893–1981), New Zealand community leader and broadcaster *

Agnes Kemp Agnes Nininger Saunders Kemp (November 4, 1823 – 1908) was a 19th-century American physician who was a national leader in the temperance movement as well as the first woman to practice medicine in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Family and education ...

(1823–1908), American physician *

Agnes Keyser Agnes Keyser, DStJ, Royal Red Cross, RRC (11 July 1852 – 11 May 1941) was a humanitarian, courtesan and longtime English and British royal mistress, mistress to Edward VII, Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom. Keyser was the wealthy daug ...

(1852–1941), English humanitarian, courtesan, and mistress *

Agnes Kharshiing Agnes Kharshiing is a women's rights activist from Meghalaya, India. She is the President of the Civil Society Women's Organization (CSWO). Her outspoken advocacy and leadership of protests for women's and communities' rights has been linked t ...

, Indian woman's rights activist *

Agnes King Agnes Agatha Schuster King (October 21, 1919 – April 23, 2003) was a U.S. Virgin Islander historic preservationist and gardener. She served as the First Lady of United States Virgin Islands from 1975 to 1978 during the tenure of her husband, G ...

(1919–2003), U.S. Virgin Islander historic preservationist and gardener *

Agnes Kiprop Agnes Jepkemboi Kiprop (born January 14, 1980) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes in marathon events. Initially a cross country specialist, she has focused on marathons since 2008 and has won races in Reims, Turin, Frankfurt, Prague and ...

(born 1980), Kenyan long-distance runner *

Agnes Kirabo Agnes Kirabo is a Ugandan politician and legislator. She is the youth member of parliament representing Uganda's central region in the parliament of Uganda. She was voted into parliament on the ticket of National Resistance Movement (NRM) party ...

, Ugandan politician and legislator *

Agnes Kittelsen Agnes Elisabet Hilden Kittelsen (born 20 May 1980 in Kristiansand) is a Norwegian actress. Biography Agnes Kittelsen is known for her role as Anneli in the TV-series ''Skolen'' (2004), as the title character's wife Tikken in the 2008 film '' ...

(born 1980), Norwegian actress *

Agnes Knochenhauer Agnes Ellinor Knochenhauer (born 5 May 1989) is a Swedish Curling, curler who competed at 5 World Curling Championships and at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, winning a silver and a gold medal respective ...

(born 1989), Swedish curler *

Agnes Konde Agnes Asiimwe Konde, also Aggie Asiimwe Konde, but commonly known as Agnes Konde, is a Ugandan businesswoman, and corporate executive who serves as the Vice President for Program Development & Innovation at Alliance for a Green Revolution in A ...

, Ugandan businesswoman and corporate executive *

Agnes Kripps Agnes Kripps (née Semeniuk; November 28, 1925 – January 5, 2014) was a Canadian politician. She served in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1970 to 1972 from the electoral district of Vancouver South, a member of the Social ...

(1925–2014), Canadian politician *

Agnes Krumwiede Agnes Krumwiede (born 17 January 1977) is a German pianist and politician of the Alliance 90/The Greens. From 2009 to 2013, she served as a member of the Bundestag and spokeswoman for cultural policy for the parliamentary group of the Greens. L ...

(born 1977), German pianist and politician *

Agnes Kunihira Agnes Kunihira is a member of the Parliament of Uganda, representing workers. She belongs to the ruling National Resistance Movement party. Background She was born on the 14 July 1966. Education Below is her detailed education background: ...

(born 1966), Ugandan politician *

Agnes Lam Agnes Lam (; born 7 March 1972) is a Macau poet, educator, journalist and politician. As a member of the Civic Watch party, she was elected to Macau's legislature in their 2009 Legislative Assembly election, and was the only member of the party re ...

(born 1972), Macanese poet, educator, journalist, and politician *

Agnes Lange Agnes Lange (7 August 1929 – 16 February 2021) was a German politician who served in the Bürgerschaft of Bremen. Biography Lange was a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany and served in various positions within the party. She wa ...

(1929–2021), German politician *

Agnes Larson Agnes Larson (15 March 1892 – 24 January 1957) was an American local historian. Life and work Agnes Matilda Larson was born in Preston, Minnesota on 15 March 1892, sister of Henrietta Larson. She attended St. Olaf College, graduating with a B.A ...

(1892–1957), American historian *

Agnes Kwaje Lasuba Agnes Kwaje Lasuba (born 14 August 1948) is a South Sudanese politician. Early life Lasuba was born in Torit, Equatoria. She attended school from 1953 through 1964. Her family went into exile in 1964, causing Lasuba to take a break from schooli ...

(born 1948), South Sudanese politician *

Agnes Latham Agnes Mary Christabel Latham (31 January 1905 – 13 January 1996) was a British academic, Professor of English at Bedford College, London, Bedford College. She is remembered for her lifelong project of editing the letters of Walter Raleigh, Sir W ...

(1905–1996), British academic and professor *

Agnes D. Lattimer Agnes D. Lattimer (1928–2018) was a pediatrician. In 1986 she was appointed as the medical director of Cook County Hospital, making her the first African American woman medical director of a major hospital. Biography Lattimer was born 1928 and ...

(1928–2018), American pediatrician * Agnes Lauchlan (1905–1993), British stage, film, and television actress *

Agnes Christina Laut Agnes Christina Laut (11 February 1871 – 15 November 1936) was a Canadian journalist, novelist, historian, and social worker. Biography Laut was born in Stanley Township, Huron County, Ontario, to John Laut and wife Eliza George. In 1873 the ...

(1871–1936), Canadian journalist, novelist, historian, and social worker *

Agnes Le Louchier Agnes-Françoise Le Louchier (1660-1717), was the royal mistress of Maximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria from 1694 until 1717. She also served as the spy of Bavaria at the French court. Biography Agnès-Françoise Lelouchier was the daughter ...

(1660–1717), French royal mistress and spy *

Agnes Brand Leahy Agnes Brand Leahy (August 18, 1893 – March 31, 1934) was an American screenwriter active in the 1920s and early 1930s. Biography Born Agnes Laura Brand in Portland, Oregon, and raised in Washington state, she married Fred Leahy in Seattle in 1 ...

(1893–1934), American screenwriter *

Agnes Lee Agnes Lee (' Martha Agnes Rand; 1868 - 1939) was an American poet and translator. Biography Lee was born Martha Agnes Rand in 1868 in Chicago. She was the second daughter of William H. Rand, an American printer and publisher who co-founded th ...

(1868–1939), American poet and translator *

Agnes Limbo Agnes Mundia Limbo (born 12 May 1957 in Kanginzila, Zambezi Region) is a Namibian politician. A member of the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP), she was named the Deputy Secretary of the party at their founding conference in December 2008 ...

(born 1957), Namibian politician *

Agnes Littlejohn Agnes Littlejohn (25 September 1865 – 27 December 1944) was an Australian writer. Life Agnes Littlejohn was born in Paddington, New South Wales on 25 September 1865. Her Scottish father, Thomas Littlejohn (d.1906) and his wife Ann Austin L ...

(1865–1944), Australian writer *

Agnes Locsin Agnes Dakudao Locsin is a Filipino Choreography (dance), dance choreographer who is recognized as a National Artist of the Philippines. Early life and education Agnes Dakudao Locsin was born in Davao City on September 28, 1957. Her mother is C ...

(born 1957), Filipino dance choreographer *

Agnes Loheni Agnes Loreta Loheni (born 1971) is a New Zealand politician and a former Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives for the New Zealand National Party. She was declared elected on 31 January 2019, following the resignation of Chris Finl ...

(born 1971), New Zealand politician *

Agnes Lum Agnes Lum (; born May 21, 1956) is an American former model and singer who gained popularity in Japan in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In order to avoid confusion with Agnes Chan, another popular idol at the time, "Lum-chan" was used, though ma ...

(born 1956), American model and singer *

Agnes Lundell Agnes Lundell (13 July 1878 – 17 September 1936), also known as Agneta, was the Finland's first female lawyer. Biography Born on 13 July 1878 in Turku, Finland, Agnes Lundell was the daughter of Alfred Wilhelm Lundell (1839 – 1904) and Olga ...

(1878–1936), Finnish lawyer *

Agnes Lunn Agnes Cathinka Wilhelmine Lunn (16 March 1850 – 12 December 1941) was a Danish painter and sculptor. Biography Lunn was born as a daughter to Villars Knudsen L. and Frederikke Amalie Hagen at Rønnebæksholm. She drew horses as a child and was ...

(1850–1941), Danish painter and sculptor *

Agnes Lyall Agnes Earl Lyall (1908-2013) was an American artist. She helped found the American Abstract Artists in 1936. Her work is included in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art ...

(1908–2013), American artist *

Agnes Lyle Agnes Lyle or ''Agnes Lile'' (1700s – 1800s) was a British ballad singer who lived in Kilbarchan in Renfrewshire. Her songs which she had learnt from her father were transcribed by William Motherwell and published by Francis James Child. Life ...

(1700s–1800s), British ballad singer *

Agnes Lyon Agnes Lyon (1762–1840) was a Scottish humorous poet of the 18th and 19th century. Biography Born in Dundee in early 1762, Lyon was the eldest daughter of Agnes (née) Hamilton and John Ramsay L'Amy of Dunkenny, Forfarshire. Her younger brother ...

(1762–1840), Scottish poet *

Agnes Syme Macdonald Agnes Syme Macdonald (8 September 1882 – 21 October 1966) was a Scottish suffragette who served as the secretary of the Edinburgh branch of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) before setting up the Edinburgh Women Citizens Association ...

(1882–1966), Scottish suffragette *

Agnes Macdonell Agnes Macdonell (née Harrison; c. 1840 - 20 January 1925) was a British writer and journalist. Biography Agnes Macdonell was the daughter of Daniel Harrison of Shirley House, Beckenham. She lived in the United States of America during the Civ ...

(c. 1840–1925), British writer and journalist *

Agnes Maule Machar Agnes Maule Machar ( pen name, Fidelis; 23 January 1837 – 24 January 1927) was a Canadian author, poet and social reformer. Early life Machar's father, John Machar immigrated to Canada in 1827, and married Margaret Sim (a fellow Scotti ...

(1837–1927), Canadian author, poet, and social reformer *

Agnes Mure Mackenzie Agnes Mure Mackenzie CBE (9 April 1891 – 26 February 1955) was a Scottish historian and writer. Her middle name is frequently misspelled Muir. Life Mackenzie was the daughter of physician and surgeon Dr Murdoch Mackenzie and Sarah Agne ...

(1891–1955), Scottish historian and writer * Agnes Maclehose (1758–1841), Scottish woman who had an affair with Scottish poet and lyricist, Robert Burns * Agnes Maxwell MacLeod (1783–1879), Scottish poet *

Agnes Macphail Agnes Campbell MacPhail (March 24, 1890 – February 13, 1954) was a Canadian politician and the first woman elected to Canada's House of Commons. She served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1921 to 1940; from 1943 to 1945 and again from 1948 ...

(1890–1954), Canadian politician *

Agnes Macready Agnes Macready (1855–1935) was an Australian nurse and journalist. She is considered Australia's first female war correspondent. Life Macready was born in 1855 in Rathfriland, Ireland, the eldest of five children of Jane and Henry Macready. ...

(1855–1935), Australian nurse and journalist *

Agnes Magnell Agnes Magnell (26 November 1878, Uddevalla – 1966) was a Swedish architect. She was the first woman in Sweden to be admitted to the Royal Institute of Technology to study architecture. Life and work Agnes Magnell came from an affluent family, ...

(1878–1966), Swedish architect *

Agnes Magnúsdóttir Agnes Magnúsdóttir (27 October 1795 – 12 January 1830) was the last person to be executed in Iceland, along with Friðrik Sigurðsson. The pair were sentenced to death for the murder of Nathan Ketilsson, a farmer in Illugastaðir in Vatnsnes, ...

(1795–1830), last person to be executed in Iceland * Agnes Magpale (born 1942), Filipina educator and politician *

Agnes Catherine Maitland Agnes Catherine Maitland (1850–1906) was the principal of Somerville College, Oxford, England. She did much to gain it full college status within the University of Oxford and to expanding its library. She also wrote books about cookery. Life ...

(1850–1906), English academic *

Agnes Mary Mansour Agnes Mary Mansour (April 10, 1931 – December 17, 2004) was an American former Catholic nun, as well as a politician and public official. She is known for having been given a choice from the Vatican in 1983 to end her religious vows or to resig ...

(1931–2004), American Catholic nun, politician, and public official *

Agnes Marshall Agnes Bertha Marshall (; 24 August 1855 – 29 July 1905) was an English culinary entrepreneur, inventor, and celebrity chef. An unusually prominent businesswoman for her time, Marshall was particularly known for her work on ice cream and othe ...

(1855–1905), English culinary entrepreneur, inventor, and celebrity chef *

Agnes Bernice Martin Agnes Bernice Martin (March 22, 1912 – December 16, 2004), was an American abstract painter. Her work has been defined as an "essay in discretion on inward-ness and silence". Although she is often considered or referred to as a minimalist, Mart ...

(1912–2004), Canadian-American abstract painter *

Agnes Marwa Agnes Mathew Marwa (born December 24, 1978) is a Tanzanian politician and a member of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi political party. She was elected MP to fill in the Special Seats position in 2015. References 1978 births Living people Chama ...

(born 1978), Tanzanian politician * Agnes Mason (1849–1941), British nun * Agnes Katharina Maxsein (1904–1991), German politician *

Agnes McCullough Agnes McCullough (, 24 December 1888 – 31 March 1967) was an Irish teacher, philanthropist and activist. Early life and family She was born in 1888 at Tomcoole, County Wexford. She was the ninth child and sixth daughter of John Ryan, strong ...

(1888–1967), Irish teacher, philanthropist, and activist * Agnes McDonald (1829–1906), New Zealand settler, nurse, postmistress, and teacher *

Agnes McLaren Agnes McLaren (4 July 1837 – 17 April 1913) FRCPI was a respected Scottish doctor who was one of the first to give medical assistance to women in India who, because of custom, were unable to access medical help from male doctors. Agnes was a ...

(1837–1913), Scottish doctor *

Agnes McLean Agnes McLean (4 December 1918 – 25 April 1994) was a Scottish trade unionist and politician. Born in the Ibrox area of Glasgow,

(1918–1994), Scottish trade unionist and politician *

Agnes McWhinney Agnes McWhinney (1891–1987) was a solicitor in Queensland, Australia. She was the first female solicitor in Australia. Early life Agnes McWhinney was born on 25 September 1891 at Ravenswood Junction (now known as Mingela) in Queensland, the d ...

(1891–1987), Australian solicitor *

Agnes Mellers Agnes Mellers ( – 1513/4) was a benefactor and the co-founder of Nottingham High School. Life Mellers' date of birth is unknown. In the 1480s she is mentioned as married. She came to notice when her husband Richard Mellers died in 1507. He left ...

(died 1513/1514), English co-founder of Nottingham High School *

Agnes E. Meyer Agnes Elizabeth Ernst Meyer (née Ernst; January 2, 1887 – September 1, 1970) was an American journalist, philanthropist, civil rights activist, and art patron. Throughout her life, Meyer was engaged with intellectuals, artists, and writers ...

(1887–1970), American journalist, philanthropist, civil rights activist, and art patron * Agnes Meyer-Brandis (born 1973), German artist *

Agnes Kirsopp Lake Michels Agnes Freda Isabel Kirsopp Lake Michels (July 31, 1909 – November 30, 1993, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina) known as "Nan" to her friends, was a leading twentieth century scholar of Roman religion and daily life and a daughter of the Biblical scho ...

(1909–1993), American scholar *

Agnes Miegel Agnes Miegel (9 March 1879 – 26 October 1964) was a German author, journalist and poet. She is best known for her poems and short stories about East Prussia, but also for the support she gave to the Nazi Party. Biography Agnes Miegel was born ...

(1879–1964), German author, journalist, and poet *

Agnes Milne Agnes Anderson Milne (1 December 1851 – 1919) was a founding member of the South Australian branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, a member of the first executive of the Working Women’s Trades Union, and South Australia’s seco ...

(1851–1919), Australian suffragist *

Agnes Milowka Agnes Milowka (23 December 1981 – 27 February 2011) was an Australian technical diver, underwater photographer, author, maritime archaeologist and cave explorer. She gained international recognition for penetrating deeper than previou ...

(1981–2011), Australian technical driver, underwater photographer, author, maritime archaeologist, and cave explorer *

Agnes Woods Mitchell Agnes Woods Mitchell ( – ) was a Scottish-born American writer and schoolteacher who published under the penname A. W. M. Her only published book was the collection ''The Smuggler 's Son, and Other Tales and Sketches'' (1842). Mitchell was t ...

(1802–1844), Scottish-American writer and schoolteacher *

Agnes Mizere Agnes Mizere is a retired Malawian TV personality, journalist, storyteller and blogger. She was a journalist in Malawi for over twenty years and is one of the pioneers of TV Malawi when it first launched in 1999. She is best known for covering is ...

, Malawian TV personality, journalist, and blogger * Agnez Mo (born 1986), Indonesian pop star *

Agnes Mongan Agnes Mongan (January 21, 1905 – September 15, 1996) was an American art historian, who served as a curator and director for the Harvard Art Museums. Career Mongan received her B.A. in 1927 from Bryn Mawr College with a degree art history and E ...

(1905–1996), American art historian and curator *

Agnes Marion Moodie Agnes Marion Moodie (6 October 1881 - 1969) was a Scottish chemist and the first female chemistry graduate from the University of St Andrews. Early life Agnes Marion Moodie was born in Arbroath on 6 October 1881, one of at least two children bo ...

(1881–1969), Scottish chemist *

Agnes Dunbar Moodie Fitzgibbon Agnes Dunbar Fitzgibbon Chamberlin ( Moodie; 1833–1913) was a Canadian artist living in Ontario. Biography She was born Agnes Dunbar Moodie on a farm near Cobourg, Ontario. Her parents were John and Susanna Moodie. Around five years later, the ...

(1833–1913), Canadian artist *

Agnes Claypole Moody Agnes Mary Claypole Moody (January 1, 1870 – August 29, 1954) was an American zoologist and professor of natural science. Early life and education Agnes Mary Claypole Moody was born in Bristol, England to Jane (Trotter) and Edward Waller Clayp ...

(1870–1954), American zoologist and professor * Agnes Moore (born 1979), American entertainer who performs as Peppermint (drag queen) * Agnes Moorehead (1900–1974), American actress *

Agnes Morgan Agnes B. Morgan (October 31, 1879 – May 25, 1976) was a director, playwright, actress and theatrical producer. She is most known for her association with the Neighborhood Playhouse where she was a director and functioned in numerous other role ...

(1879–1976), American director, playwright, actress, and theatrical producer *

Agnes Fay Morgan Agnes Fay Morgan (May 4, 1884 – July 20, 1968) was an American chemist and academic. She was the longtime chair of the home economics program at the University of California. Her program was strongly grounded in science, and students admitte ...

(1884–1968), American chemist and academic *

Agnes Thomas Morris Agnes L. Thomas Morris (March 8, 1865 – June 25, 1949), known professionally as Mrs. Robert Carlton Morris, was an American writer and clubwoman, the national president of the American War Mothers, War Mothers of America in 1918. As president of ...

(1865–1949), American writer and clubwoman *

Agnes Morrison Agnes Brysson Morrison (1867-1934, Inglis) was a Scotswoman who is credited with inventing "flag days" when small flags or badges, usually of paper, are given in exchange for donations to charity collections. Charitable work Morrison's first re ...

(1867–1934), Scottish charity worker *

Agnes Morton Agnes Morton (6 March 1872 – 5 April 1952) was a British female tennis player. She twice reached the Ladies Singles finals at the 1908 and 1909 Wimbledon Championships and claimed victory in 1914 in Ladies Doubles with partner Elizabeth Ryan ...

(1872–1952), British tennis player *

Agnes Mowinckel Agnes Mowinckel (25 August 1875 – 1 April 1963) was a Norwegian actress and theatre director. Born in Bergen into a distinguished family, she became Norway's first professional stage director. A pioneer in bringing painters to the theatre, she ...

(1875–1963), Norwegian actress and theatre director *

Agnes Mukabaranga Agnes Mukabaranga is a Rwandan politician. Mukabaranga is a member of the Christian Democratic Party (PDC) and member of both the Pan-African Parliament and former member of both the National Assembly and the Rwandan Senate. She is a lawyer by p ...

, Rwandan politician *

Agnes Mulder Agnes Henriëtte Mulder (born 21 October 1973) is a Dutch politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2012. A member of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), she was previously elected to the municipal council of Assen ...

(born 1973), Dutch politician * Agnes Murgoci (1875–1929), Australian-English zoologist and folklorist *

Agnes G. Murphy Agnes G. Murphy (1865 – 15 March 1931), was an Irish journalist and writer who wrote the first biography of Dame Nellie Melba. Life Born in Tullamore, King's County, Ireland in 1865, Agnes Murphy spent much of her life travelling and writing ...

(1865–1931), Irish journalist and writer *

Agnes Muthspiel Agnes Muthspiel (born Agnes Gahbauer: 8 February 1914 - 3 May 1966) was a Salzburg painter, representative of the "Salzburg Group" of artists that came to prominence during the 1950s.Rosina König-Hollerwöger: Agnes Muthspiel. Sonderwege der ös ...

(1914–1966), Austrian painter

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Agnes Naa Momo Lartey Agnes Naa Momo Lartey is a Ghanaian politician. She contested in the 2020 Ghanaian General Election and won the parliamentary seat for the Krowor Constituency. Early life and education She was born on 16 April 1976 and she comes from Greater ...

(born 1976), Ghanaian politician *

Agnes Nalwanga Agnes Nalwanga, is a Ugandan businesswoman, management professional and corporate executive, who serves as the Head of Consumer Services at Umeme Limited, the largest electricity distribution company in Uganda. She is a member of the compan ...

(born 1975), Ugandan businesswoman, management professional, and corporate executive *

Agnes Namata Agnes or Agness may refer to: People *Agnes (name), the given name, and a list of people named Agnes or Agness * Wilfrid Marcel Agnès (1920–2008), Canadian diplomat Places *Agnes, Georgia, United States, a ghost town * Agnes, Missouri, United ...

, Ugandan footballer *

Agnes Namyalo Agnes Namyalo, also Agnes Mayanja Namyalo, sometimes Agnes Mayanja, (born ), is a Ugandan banker and corporate executive, who is the executive director at KCB Bank Uganda Limited, a commercial bank, effective March 2021. Background and educat ...

(born c. 1975), Ugandan banker and corporate executive * Agnes Nandutu, Ugandan journalist, politician, and Minister *

Agnes Nanogak Agnes Nanogak Goose (12 November 19255 May 2001) was an Inuk artist from Holman (Ulukhaktok), Northwest Territories, Canada. Life Nanogak was born on Baillie Island, Northwest Territories, in 1925. Her father, Natkutsiak (Billy Banksland) wa ...

(1925–2001), Canadian artist *

Agnes Nestor Agnes Nestor (24 June 1880 – 28 December 1948) was an American labor leader, politician, and social reformer. She is best remembered for her membership and leadership roles in the International Glove Workers Union (IGWU) and the Women's Trade Uni ...

(1880–1948), American labor leader, politician, and social reformer * Agnes Neuerer, Austrian luger *

Agnes Neuhaus Agnes Neuhaus (24 March 1854 – 20 November 1944) was a German social worker and politician. In 1919 she was one of the 36 women elected to the Weimar National Assembly, the first female parliamentarians in Germany. She remained a member of parl ...

(1854–1944), German social worker and politician *

Agnes Ng Siew Heok The Toa Payoh ritual murders took place in Singapore in 1981. On 25 January, the body of a nine-year-old girl was found at a block of public housing Public housing in Singapore, flats in the town of Toa Payoh, and two weeks later, the body ...

, or simply

Agnes Ng The Toa Payoh ritual murders took place in Singapore in 1981. On 25 January, the body of a nine-year-old girl was found at a block of public housing Public housing in Singapore, flats in the town of Toa Payoh, and two weeks later, the body ...

, Singaporean murder victim of the

Toa Payoh child murders The Toa Payoh ritual murders took place in Singapore in 1981. On 25 January, the body of a nine-year-old girl was found at a block of public housing flats in the town of Toa Payoh, and two weeks later, the body of a ten-year-old boy was fo ...

in 1981 *

Agnes Nicholls Agnes Helen Nicholls (14 July 1876 – 21 September 1959)Announcement in ''Cheltenham Mercury'' Saturday 26 August 1876 'July 14, at 3 Claremont Square, Mrs A.C. Nicholls of a daughter - Agnes Helen.' was one of the greatest English sopranos of ...

(1876–1959), English soprano * Agnes Nixon (1922–2016), American television writer and producer *

Agnes Nyalonje Agnes Nyalonje is a Malawian politician who has served as the country's Education Minister since July 2020. Education Nyalonje has a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Malawi, a postgraduate diploma in perso ...

, Malawian politician *

Agnes Nyanhongo Agnes Nyanhongo (born 1960) is a Zimbabwean stone sculptor. Early life and training A native of Nyanga, Nyanhongo is the daughter of first-generation sculptor Claud Nyanhongo and sister of Gedion Nyanhongo. She spent much time helping in her fa ...

(born 1960), Zimbabwean sculptor * Agnes Nyblin (1869–1945), Norwegian photographer *

Agnes Nygaard Haug Agnes Margrete Nygaard Haug (born 27 August 1933) is a Norwegian judge. She was born in Oslo as a daughter of Supreme Court Justice Marius Nygaard (1902–1978) and Eva Julie Johanne Christensen (1906–2000). Her great-grandfather was the acade ...

(born 1933), Norwegian judge * Agnes O'Casey (born 1995/1996), English actress * Agnes O'Farrelly (1874–1951), Irish academic and professor *

Agnes Oaks Age Oks (born 29 May 1970) known professionally as Agnes Oaks, is an Estonian former ballet dancer, who was a principal dancer with English National Ballet. Early life Age Oks was born in Vändra. She started ballet at age 10, and her Russian ...

(born 1970), Estonian ballerina * Agnes Obel (born 1980), Danish indie folk singer-songwriter and pianist * Agnes Odhiambo, Kenyan accountant, financial manager, and civil servant * Agnes Odhiambo, Kenyan female human rights activist *

Agnes Okoh Agnes Okoh (May 1905 – March 10, 1995) was a Nigerian, an Igbo of humble origin, who became a Christian evangelist. She was the founder of Christ Holy Church International, an African Independent Church in Nigeria. Early life Agnes Okoh was born ...

(1905–1995), Nigerian Christian evangelist *

Agnes Osazuwa Agnes Osazuwa (born 26 June 1989 in Benin City, Edo) is a female track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Nigeria.

(born 1989), Nigerian track and field sprinter *

Agnes Elisabeth Overbeck Ella Overbeck, pseudonym ''Baroness Ella Overbeck'' or ''Overbach'', also ''Agnes Elisabeth Overbeck'', ''Elizabeth von Overbe(c)k'', or ''Baroness Jo Overbeck'' (nicknamed ''Jimmy'') (10 October 1870 – 12 November 1919) was an Anglo-Russian com ...

(1870–1919), Anglo-Russian composer and pianist *

Agnes Owens Agnes Owens (24 May 1926 – 13 October 2014) was a Scottish author. Life Owens was born in Milngavie in 1926 and spent most of her life on the west coast of Scotland Her father worked in a paper mill, and had lost a leg in the First World War. ...

(1926–2014), Scottish author *

Agnes Ozman Agnes Ozman (1870–1937) was a student at Charles Fox Parham's Bethel Bible School in Topeka, Kansas. Ozman was considered as the first to speak in tongues in the pentecostal revival when she was 30 years old in 1901 (Cook 2008). However, ...

(1870–1937), American evangelical *

Agnes Pardaens Agnes Pardaens (born 9 October 1956) is a Belgian long-distance runner. She competed in the women's marathon at the 1988 Summer Olympics The 1988 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad () and commonly kno ...

(born 1956), Belgian long-distance runner * Agnes Pareyio (born 1956), Kenyan woman's rights activist, politician, and businesswoman *

Agnes Miller Parker Agnes Miller Parker (1895–1980) was an engraver, illustrator and painter in oil and tempera. Born in Ayrshire, she spent most of her career in London and southern Britain. She is especially known as a twentieth century wood-engraver thanks to ...

(1895–1980), Scottish engraver, illustrator, and painter *

Agnes Parsons Agnes Parsons (born Jenny Parsons) was an American screenwriter active during Hollywood's silent era. She also taught and wrote about writing after she stopped writing for the silver screen. Biography Agnes was born in Burlington, Iowa, to Wi ...

(1884–1970), American screenwriter * Agnes Lawrence Pelton (1881–1961), German painter *

Agnes Penemulungu Agnes Penemulungu is a Member of Parliament for Lilongwe South in Malawi. She was elected on President Mutharika's Democratic Progressive Party ticket. Family She is married to Malawian businessman Lucky Penemulungu. Mutharika's death Penemulungu ...

, Malawian politician *

Agnes Pihlava Agnieszka "Agnes" Pihlava (born pl, Agnieszka Ćwiklińska; born 19 March 1980) is a singer who came fourth in '' Idols Finland 2'', the Finnish version of ''Pop Idol'' in 2005. She was born in Leszno Leszno (german: Lissa, 1800–1918 ''Liss ...

(born 1980), Polish musician *

Agnes Baker Pilgrim Agnes Emma Baker Pilgrim (September 11, 1924 – November 27, 2019) was a Native American spiritual elder from Grants Pass, Oregon. She was the oldest member of her tribe, the Takelma. She was also the granddaughter of Jack Harney, the first e ...

(1924–2019), Native American spiritual elder *

Agnes Plum Agnes Plum (born Agnes Jansen: 9 April 1869 – 10 August 1951) was a German politician (SPD, KPD). Between 1925 and 1928 she sat as a Communist member of the national parliament (''Reichstag''). Life Agnes Jansen was born in Bardenberg, today ...

(1869–1951), German politician *

Agnes Pochin Agnes Pochin (née Heap; 1825 – 1908) was an early British campaigner for women's rights. She funded campaigns, wrote one of the first tracts and was one of the three speakers at the first suffrage meeting in Manchester. Life Agnes Heap was ...

(1825–1908), British woman's rights activist *

Agnes Pockels Agnes Luise Wilhelmine Pockels (14 February 1862 – 21 November 1935) was a German chemist whose research was fundamental in establishing the modern discipline known as surface science, which describes the properties of liquid and solid surf ...

(1862–1935), German chemist *

Agnes Blake Poor Agnes Blake Poor ( – ) was an American author and translator. She wrote under her own name and the pen name Dorothy Prescott. She is thought to be the first American to translate Brazilian poetry from Portuguese into English. Agnes Blake Poor ...

(1842–1922), American author and translator, known professionally as Dorothy Prescott * Agnes Porter (c. 1752–1814), British governess *

Agnes Potten Agnes Potten and Joan Trunchfield (both d. Ipswich, Suffolk, 19 February 1556) were two English Ipswich women who were imprisoned and burned at the stake during the Marian persecutions: both are commemorated among the Ipswich Martyrs. Their arre ...

(died 1556), English prisoner who was burned at the stake *

Agnes Prest Agnes Prest (died 15 August 1557) was a Cornish Protestant martyr from the reign of the Catholic Mary I of England, Queen Mary. She was burned at the stake at Southernhay in Exeter in 1557. According to ''Foxe's Book of Martyrs'', and the sto ...

(died 1557), Cornish Protestant martyr *

Agnes Quaye Agnes Quaye (born 5 October 1989) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Ghana women's national football team. She was part of the team at the 2014 African Women's Championship The 2014 African Women's Championship, the 11th ...

(born 1989), Ghanaian footballer *

Agnes J. Quirk Agnes J. Quirk (1884–1974) was an American bacteriologist, plant pathologist, and inventor. She oversaw the culturing of bacteria in the Laboratory of Plant Pathology at the United States Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Plant Industry.Pad ...

(1884–1974), American bacteriologist, plant pathologist, and inventor *

Agnes Quisumbing Agnes Quisumbing is an economist and a senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute. She holds a PhD from the University of the Philippines (including a year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and a bachel ...

, Filipino economist and academic * Agnes Raeburn (1872–1955), Scottish artist *

Agnes Ramsey Agnes Ramsey (died 1399), was an English businesswoman.Oxford Dictionary of National Biography She was the daughter of architect and mason William Ramsey, and married mason Robert Hubard. She was likely trained in the craft by her father. Upon ...

(died 1399), English businesswoman *

Agnes Ravatn Agnes Ravatn (born 8 February 1983, in Ølen) is a Norwegian novelist, columnist and journalist. She debuted in 2007 with the novel ''Veke 53'' ('Week 53'). Ravatn is a columnist and journalist for Nynorsk newspaper ''Dag og Tid''. A series of es ...

(born 1983), Norwegian novelist, columnist, and journalist *

Agnes Regan Agnes Gertrude Regan (March 26, 1869 – September 30, 1943) was an American Roman Catholic social reformer. Regan was a native of San Francisco. Her father, born James of Carmel O'Regan, was born in Valparaiso, Chile, to an Irish father and an ...

(1869–1943), American Roman Catholic social reformer *

Agnes Rehni Agnes Rehni (24 May 1887 – 3 November 1966) was a Danish stage and film actress. Selected filmography *'' Telegramtyvene'' - 1915 *'' Grevindens ære'' - 1919 *''Københavnere'' - 1933 *'' Flight from the Millions'' - 1934 *'' Giftes-nej tak ...

(1887–1966), Danish stage and film actress *

Agnes Reisch Agnes Reisch (born 11 October 1999) is a German ski jumper.. Retrieved 18 February 2018. She has competed at World Cup level since the 2015/16 season, with her best individual result being 13th place in Oberstdorf on 30 January 2016, which wa ...

(born 1999), German ski jumper * Agnes Repplier (1855–1950), American essayist *

Agnes Reston Agnes Reston (''nee'' Harkness, 1771 – 24 December 1856) was a Scottish wartime nurse during the Peninsular War. She has become known as the Heroine of Matagorda, for her outstanding bravery in an early phase of the Siege of Cádiz. Wartime a ...

(1771–1856), Scottish wartime nurse, also known as the Heroine of Matagorda *

Agnes Kay Eppers Reynders Agnes Kay Eppers Reynders is a road cyclist from Bolivia. She represented her nation at the 2000 and 2005 UCI Road World Championships. She also competed in the triathlon at the 1999, 2003 and 2007 Pan American Games The 2007 Pan American ...

(born 1971), Bolivian road cyclist * Agnes Richards (1883–1967), American psychiatric nurse *

Agnes Millen Richmond Agnes Millen Richmond (1870–1964) was an American Impressionist painter based primarily in New York City, New York. Her body of work consists primarily of oil paintings of confrontational, confident women, as well as a few landscapes and painting ...

(1870–1964), American painter *

Agnes Richter Agnes Richter (1844–1918) was a Victorian-era seamstress who is remembered for an embroidered jacket she made while being held in Heidelberg psychiatric hospital. Life Richter was born in 1844. When she was in her fifties she was earning her livi ...

(1844–1918), German seamstress *

Agnes Ludwig Riddle Agnes Ludwig Riddle (born 1865 - died 5 May 1930) was an American politician who served as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from 1911 to 1914 and in the Colorado Senate from 1917 to 1920. She was the first woman to serve in both ...

(1865–1930), American politician * Agnes Jane Robertson (1893–1959), English historian * Agnes Kelly Robertson (1833–1916), Scottish-American stage actress *

Agnes Robertson Robertson Agnes Robertson Robertson (née Keay; 31 July 1882 – 29 January 1968) was an Australian schoolteacher, community worker and politician who served as a Senator for Western Australia from 1950 to 1962. She was originally elected to parliament a ...

(1882–1968), Australian schoolteacher, community worker, and politician *

Agnes L. Rogers Agnes Low Rogers (October 28, 1884 – July 16, 1943) was a Scottish educator and educational psychologist. Early life Agnes Low Rogers was born in Dundee, the daughter of William Thomson Rogers and Janet Low Rogers. She earned a master's de ...

(1884–1943), Scottish educator and psychologist *

Agnes Romilly White Agnes Romilly White (1872–1945) was an Irish novelist who wrote about the poverty, bereavement and comedy that she saw around her. Life and work White was the born to Rev. Robert White and his wife Anna Maria in Tyrone. Her father was the re ...

(1872–1945), Irish novelist *

Agnes Rose-Soley Agnes Rebecca Rose-Soley (1847 – 19 March 1938) was a Scottish-born Australian journalist and poet. She wrote under the pseudonyms Rose de Boheme and Pistachio and sometimes with her husband as A. J. Rose-Soley. Life Rose-Soley was born Agnes R ...

(1847–1938), Scottish-Australian journalist and poet *

Agnes Rossi Agnes Rossi (born 1959) is an American fiction writer. Biography Rossi was born in Paterson, New Jersey, in 1959 to an Irish-American mother and an Italian-American Italian Americans ( it, italoamericani or ''italo-americani'', ) are Ame ...

(born 1959), American fiction writer *

Agnes Rothery Agnes Rothery (1888–1954), or Agnes Edwards Rothery, was the pen name of American writer Agnes (née Edwards) Pratt. Primarily known as a travel writer, she also published novels. Rothery died in 1954 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Her papers a ...

(1888–1954), American writer *

Agnes Ryan Agnes Edna Ryan (November 10, 1878 – 1954) was an American pacifist, vegetarian, suffragist and managing editor of ''Woman's Journal'', 1910-1917.

(1878–1954), American pacifist, vegetarian, suffragist, and journal editor *

Agnes Salm-Salm Agnes Salm-Salm (December 25, 1844 – December 21, 1912) was the American wife of Prince Felix zu Salm-Salm, a Prussian mercenary beside whom she played a role in the American Civil War, the Mexican Civil War between President Benito Juár ...

(1844–1912), American wife of Prince Felix zu Salm-Salm *

Agnes Sam Agnes Sam (born 1942) is a South African writer. Life As a child of nine, Agnes Sam's great-grandfather had been 'shanghaied' into indentureship and brought to Durban in 1860 on the ''Lord George Bentinck II''. Sam was thus born into an Indian fa ...

(born 1942), South African writer *

Agnes Samaria Agnes Maryna Samaria (born 11 August 1972 in Otjiwarongo) is a retired Namibian middle-distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres. Samaria won two of the three medals that the country won at the 2007 All-Africa Games. She has been a UNIC ...

(born 1972), Namibian middle-distance runner *

Agnes Sampson Agnes Sampson (died 28 January 1591) was a Scottish healer and purported witch. Also known as the "Wise Wife of Keith", Sampson was involved in the North Berwick witch trials in the later part of the sixteenth century. Background Sampson live ...

(died 1591), Scottish purported witch *

Agnes Samuelson Agnes Mathilda Samuelson (April 14, 1887May 12, 1963) was an American educator and a state superintendent in public schools. She worked to provide equal education for all students in Iowa. She was posthumously inducted into the Iowa Women's Hall ...

(1887–1963), American educator and school superintendent *

Agnes Sander-Plump Agnes Sander-Plump (born Agnes Plump: 1 May 1888 – 23 December 1980) was a German painter. She was a member of the "Worpswede artists' colony". Biography One of six siblings, Agnes Plump grew up in Bremen where, it was said, the Plumps h ...

(1888–1980), German painter *

Agnes Sandström Agnes Charlotta Sandström (née Bengtsson, 8 November 1887 – 1 December 1985) was a Swedish woman who was one of the last remaining survivors of the sinking of the ''Titanic'' on April 15, 1912. She was the last survivor who was born in Swed ...

(1887–1985), Swedish Titanic survivor *

Agnes Sanford Agnes Mary Sanford (November 4, 1897 – February 21, 1982) was an American Christian writer. She is most known for founding the Inner Healing movement, a process she described as the healing of memories. Education Agnes attended the Shanghai A ...

(1897–1982), American writer *

Agnes Yewande Savage Agnes Yewande Savage (21 February 1906 – 1964) was a Nigerian medical doctor and the first West African woman to train and qualify in orthodox medicine. Savage was the first West African woman to receive a university degree in medicine, graduat ...

(1906–1964), Nigerian medical doctor and physician *

Agnes Scanlon Agnes M. Scanlon (December 22, 1923 – October 3, 2018) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the ...

(1923–2018), American politician *

Agnes Schierhuber Agnes Schierhuber (born 31 May 1946) is an Austrian politician and Member of the European Parliament (MEP). She is a member of the Austrian People's Party, which is part of the European People's Party. Schierhuber has been a member of the Europe ...

(born 1946), Austrian politician *

Agnes Schmidt Agnes Schmidt (14 October 1875 – 21 November 1952) was a German activist and politician (SPD, USPD, KPD) who served as a member of the Parliament (''"Landtag"'') of Thuringia. Life Agnes Schmidt was born in Gotha, a town rich in history locat ...

(1875–1952), German activist and politician *

Agnes M. Sigurðardóttir Agnes Margrétardóttir Sigurðardóttir (born 19 October 1954) is an Icelandic prelate who is the current Bishop of Iceland. She is the first woman to be elected a Bishop of the Church of Iceland. Biography Agnes was born in Ísafjörður. S ...

(born 1954), Icelandic prelate *

Agnes Simon Agnes Simon (''née'' Almási; 21 June 1935 – 19 August 2020) was an international table tennis player from Hungary. Personal life After the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, she fled to Sweden to seek political asylum, together with her husband ...

(1935–2020), Hungarian table tennis player *

Agnes Sjöberg Agnes Hildegard Sjöberg (15 November 1888 Kauhajoki - 21 August 1964 Seinäjoki) was a Finnish veterinarian. She graduated as a veterinarian and as the first woman in Europe and likely the first woman in the world to defend her PhD in veterinar ...

(1888–1964), Finnish veterinarian *

Agnes Elizabeth Slack Agnes Elizabeth Slack or Agnes Elizabeth Saunders (15 October 1858 – 16 January 1946) was a leading English Temperance advocate. Life Slack was born in Ripley, Derbyshire in 1858. Her Liberal Wesleyan Methodist parents were Mary Ann (born Bamf ...

(1858–1946), English Temperance advocate * Agnes Sligh Turnbull (1888–1982), American writer *

Agnes Slott-Møller Agnes Slott-Møller, née Rambusch (10 June 1862, in Nyboder – 11 June 1937, in Løgismose, Assens Municipality), was a Danish Symbolist painter; influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites. She is known for works inspired by Danish history and folklor ...

(1862–1937), Danish painter * Agnes Smedley (1892–1950), American journalist, writer, and activist *

Agnes Smidt Agnes Smidt (1874–1952) was a Danish painter who is also remembered for supporting Danish culture in Southern Jutland while it was under German rule. Brought up in a Grundtvigian family, in 1915 she adopted five orphaned children and through he ...

(1874–1952), Danish painter *

Agnes Smith Lewis Agnes Smith Lewis (1843–1926)Christa Müller-KesslerLewis, Agnes Smith (1843–1926) in ''Oxford Dictionary of the National Biography'', vol. 33 (Oxford, 2004), pp. 579–580. and Margaret Dunlop Gibson (1843–1920),Christa Müller-KesslerD ...

(1843–1926), Scottish travel writer alongside her twin sister, Margaret *

Agnes Smyth Agnes Smyth or Agnes Higginson (c, 1755 – 22 May 1783) was an Irish and English (fl. 1764–1790) Methodist preacher. Life Smyth was born in Lisburn with a family name of Higginson in about 1755. When she was fifteen she married the preacher Ed ...

(c. 1755–1783), Irish Methodist preacher *

Agnes Sorma Agnes Sorma (c. 1862 – 10 February 1927), born Agnes Maria Caroline Zaremba, was a German actress best known for originating the playing the role of Nora in ''A Doll's House'' by Henrik Ibsen. Some sources give 1865 as her year of birth. Ear ...

(1862–1927), German actress *

Agnes Stavenhagen Agnes Stavenhagen (3 September 1860 – 30 September 1945), pseudonym Agnes Denis, was a German operatic soprano. Through her work at the Deutsches Nationaltheater and Staatskapelle Weimar, Weimarer Hoftheater and in concerts throughout Europe, s ...

(1860–1945), German operatic soprano *

Agnes Steele Agnes Steele (August 22, 1881 – March 3, 1949) was an American actress. She appeared in 13 films between 1926 and 1949. She died at her home and was buried in Calvary Cemetery's mausoleum in Los Angeles on March 8, 1949. Selected filmogra ...

(1881–1949), American actress *

Agnes Steineger Agnes Steineger (21 January 1863 – 16 June 1965) was a Norwegian painter. Personal life Steineger was born in Bergen, Norway. Her father was Peter Stamer Steineger, a merchant and auditor; his mother was Ingeborg Catharine (Hess). She was one ...

(1863–1965), Norwegian painter *

Agnes Stevenson Agnes Lawson-Stevenson (born Agnes Bradley Lawson, November 1873 – 20 August 1935) was a British chess player. She was four-time British Ladies' Champion (1920, 1925, 1926, 1930), and married to Rufus Henry Streatfeild Stevenson, home news ed ...

(1873–1935), British chess player * Agnes Grainger Stewart (1871–1956), Scottish writer *

Agnes L. Storrie Agnes Louisa Storrie (23 August 1864 – 20 August 1936) was an Australian poet, writer and one of the founders of the Wattle Day League. She wrote as Agnes L. Storrie, but was also known by her married name, Agnes L. Kettlewell. Life and writing ...

(1864–1936), Australian poet and writer * Agnes Straub (1890–1941), German film actress *

Agnes Street-Klindworth Agnes Street-Klindworth, also Agnes Denis-Street, was the illegitimate daughter of journalist, actor and diplomat Georg Klindworth (1798–1882) and a Danish actress named Brigitta Bartels (1786–1864). Biography She was born on 19 Octobe ...

(1825–1906), illegitimate daughter of Danish journalist, actor, and diplomat,

Georg Klindworth Georg Klindworth, born Johann Georg Heinrich Klindworth on 16 April 1798 in Göttingen, Germany, was a nineteenth-century German diplomat and intelligence agent employed by several European leaders and princes. He was a political exile from the 18 ...

Agnes Strickland Agnes Strickland (18 July 1796 – 8 July 1874) was an English historical writer and poet. She is particularly remembered for her ''Lives of the Queens of England'' (12 vols, 1840–1848). Biography The daughter of Thomas Strickland and his wi ...

(1796–1874), English writer and poet *

Agnes Surriage Frankland Agnes, Lady Surriage Frankland (1726 – April 23, 1783) was an American tavern maid who married Sir Charles Henry ("Harry") Frankland, a British baronet. Her rags-to-riches life story was the basis for several works of literature. Biography Born ...

(1726–1783), American tavern maid who married British baronet, Sir Charles Henry *

Agnes Syme Lister Agnes Syme, Lady Lister (23 November 1834 – 12 April 1893), was a British botanist. She was the wife of and assistant to her husband, Joseph Lister. A botanical collector in her own right, she collaborated with her husband on many of his experi ...

(1834–1893), Scottish botanist *

Agnes Taaka Agnes Taaka also known as Taaka Agnes Wejuli (born 3 April 1980) is a Ugandan politician, Social Worker, and legislator. She is the district woman representative of Bugiri District. She served in the ninth, tenth and eleventh Parliament of Uganda ...

(born 1980), Ugandan politician, social worker, and legislator *

Agnes Tachyon Agnes Tachyon (Japanese : アグネスタキオン, April 13, 1998 - June 22, 2009) was an undefeated Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse and a Leading sire in Japan. He was by Sunday Silence, his dam, Agnes Flora (by Royal Ski) won the Oka Sho (Jap ...

(1998–2009), Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse * Agnes Oforiwa Tagoe-Quarcoopome (1913–1997), Ghanaian activist *

Agnes Tait Agnes Tait (1894–1981) was an American painter, pen-and-ink artist, lithographer, book illustrator, muralist and dancer. Early life Born in Greenwich Village in New York City, Agnes Tait was the second and last child of Anita Innocentia McCart ...

(1894–1981), American painter, artist, lithographer, muralist, and dancer *

Agnes Takea Agnes Takeya (1580–1622) was a Korean-Japanese Roman Catholic martyr. Takeya was born in Korea in 1580. During the 1592–1598 Japanese invasions of Korea, she was kidnapped, enslaved, and taken to Japan. There, she was converted to Christia ...

(died 1622), Japanese Roman Catholic martyr *

Agnes Clara Tatham Agnes Clara Tatham (18 January 1893 – 13 September 1972) was an English painter. Several of her works are well known in art circles and have changed hands at the most prestigious auction houses. Life Tatham was born on the 18 January 1893 as ...

(1893–1972), English painter * Agnes Taubert (1844–1877), German writer and philosopher *

Agnes Taylor Agnes Taylor Rich Hoagland Schwartz (October 2, 1821 – December 11, 1911) was a Mormon pioneer who played a key role in helping her brother, LDS Church president John Taylor, evade authorities during the federal crackdown on polygamy in the ...

(1821–1911), English Mormon pioneer * Agnes Reeves Taylor (born 1965), ex-wife of former Liberian President, Charles Taylor * Agnes Terei, Vanuatuan educator and politician *

Agnes Le Thi Thanh The Vietnamese Martyrs (Vietnamese: ''Các Thánh Tử đạo Việt Nam''; French: ''Martyrs du Viêt Nam''), also known as the Martyrs of Annam, Martyrs of Tonkin and Cochinchina, Martyrs of Indochina, or Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions (Anrê D� ...

, one of the Vietnamese Martyrs *

(1865–1949), American writer and clubwoman *

Agnes Tibayeita Isharaza Agnes Tibayeita Isharaza, is a Ugandan lawyer and corporate executive, who is the Company Secretary and Head of Legal Affairs at Uganda National Social Security Fund, effective 1 April 2019. Early life and education She was born in Uganda and ...

, Ugandan lawyer and corporate executive *

Agnes Tirop Agnes Jebet Tirop (23 October 1995 – 13 October 2021) was a Kenyan professional long-distance runner. She won bronze medals in the 10,000 metres at the 2017 and 2019 World Athletics Championships. At the 2015 IAAF World Cross Country Champio ...

(1995–2021), Kenyan long-distance runner *

Agnes Tjongarero Agnes Basilia Tjongarero (born 17 May 1946) is a Namibian politician. Tjongarero was born on 17 May 1946 in Walvis Bay, South Africa (today Namibia). Between 1968 and 1975 she trained as nurse, midwife, nursing manager and nursing educator, an ...

(born 1946), Namibian politician *

Agnes Torres Agnes Torres is a transgender woman who participated in Harold Garfinkel's research in the early 1960s, making her the first subject of an in-depth discussion of transgender identity in sociology. She is the subject of a 2018 documentary short. Ea ...

(born 1939), one of the first studied transgender women *

Agnes Tsao Kou Ying Agnes Tsao Kou Ying (28 April 1821 – 1 March 1856; also Agnes Kouying Tsao), or Cao Guiying (), was a Qing dynasty Chinese layperson who was martyred for preaching the Gospel in Guangxi. She was canonized a martyr-saint by Pope John Paul II on ...

(1821–1856), Chinese layperson *

Agnes Tschetschulin Agnes Tschetschulin (24 February 1859 – 23 April 1942) was a Finnish composer and violinist who toured internationally. Tschetschulin was born in Helsinki to Feodor and Hilda Eckstein Tschetschulin. She had three sisters: Maria, Melanie, and E ...

(1859–1942), Finnish composer and violinist *

Agnes Tschurtschenthaler Agnes Tschurtschenthaler (born 12 January 1982) is an Italian middle- and long-distance runner who specialized in the 1500 metres and 3000 metres steeplechase. Biography In her early career, she finished eleventh at the 1999 World Youth Champions ...

(born 1982), Italian middle- and long-distance runner *

Agnes Tuckey Agnes Katherine Raymond Tuckey (née Daniell, 8 July 1877 – 13 May 1972) was an English tennis player. With Hope Crisp, she was the winner of the first Wimbledon mixed doubles in 1913. In 1906 she married Charles Orpen Tuckey who taught Ma ...

(1877–1972), English tennis player * Agnes TuiSamoa (1932–2004), New Zealand community organizer and social worker *

Agnes Tyrrell Agnes Tyrrell (20 September 1846 – 18 April 1883) was a composer and pianist of English and Czech descent. Life Agnes Tyrrell was born in Brno, the regional capital of Moravia in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. She was the daughter of English t ...

(1846–1883), Czech composer and pianist *

Agnes Ullmann Agnes Ullmann (14 April 1927 – 25 February 2019) was a French microbiologist. Biography Ullmann received her doctorate in microbiology from the University of Budapest. After a research visit to Institut Pasteur in 1958/59 working with Jacques ...

(1927–2019), French microbiologist * Agnes van Ardenne (born 1950), Dutch politician and diplomat *

Agnes van Stolk Agnes Johanna Elisabeth van Stolk (1898-1980) was a Dutch artist. Biography Stolk was born on 16 November 1898 in Hof van Delft. She attended the ''Vrije Academie voor Beeldende Kunsten'' (Free Academy of Visual Art) in the Hague. She studied ...

(1898–1980), Dutch artist *

Agnes van den Bossche Agnes van den Bossche (c. 1435–40 – c. 1504) was a Flemish painter working in Ghent in the mid-to-late 15th century. She is one of the few known women admitted to the painter's guild of Ghent, and worked mainly on designing flags and banner ...

(c. 1435– c. 1504), Dutch painter *

Agnes Vanderburg Mary "Agnes" Vanderburg (1901 – 1989) was a Native American teacher, translator and author. She was descended from Selish Indians on the Flathead Reservation The Flathead Indian Reservation, located in western Montana on the Flathead River ...

(1901–1989), Native American teacher, translator, and author *

Agnes Gertrude VanKoughnet Agnes Gertrude Macdonald née VanKoughnet (c. 1860-1940) also known as Gertie Macdonald, was a Canadian socialite and second wife of Hugh John Macdonald. Biography VanKoughnet married Hugh John MacDonald, who was ten years her senior, on April ...

(1860–1940), Canadian socialite * Agnes Varis (1930–2011), American businesswoman and philanthropist *

Agnes Vernon Agnes Vernon (18951948) was an American film actress of the silent era. While still in her teens, she experienced a meteoric ascent from obscurity to box-office sensation. After turning twenty-three and a movie career fading away, she abandoned ...

(1895–1948), American silent film actress *

Agnes Nebo von Ballmoos Agnes Nebo von Ballmoos (February 21, 1938 – March 29, 2000) was a Liberian professor of music, scholar of Liberian folk music, conductor, composer, and lawyer. Von Ballmoos contributed to the preservation of Liberian folk music by collecting a ...

(1938–2000), Liberian professor, conductor, composer, and lawyer * Agnes von Konow (1868–1944), Finnish animal rights advocate *

Agnes von Krusenstjerna Agnes von Krusenstjerna (October 9, 1894 – March 10, 1940) was a Swedish writer and noble. She was a controversial writer whose books challenged the moral standards of the day and was the center of a great literary controversy of the freedo ...

(1894–1940), Swedish writer * Agnes von Kurowsky (1892–1984), American nurse during World War I with whom Ernest Hemingway fell in love * Agnes von Mansfeld-Eisleben (1551–1637), German countess *

Agnes von Rosen Agnes von Rosen (September 8, 1924 – April 4, 2001) was a Swedish aristocrat and bullfighter and stunt performer. She spent most of her later years in Mexico. Life Agnes von Rosen, the daughter of the Swedisn Military Attache to the British ...

(1924–2001), Swedish aristocrat, bullfighter, and stunt performer *

Agnes von Zahn-Harnack Agnes von Zahn-Harnack (19 June, 1884, Gießen – 22 May 1950, Berlin) was German people, German teacher, writer and bourgeois women's rights activist. Early life She was the daughter of the theologian Adolf von Harnack (1851–1930) and Amalie ...

(1884–1950), German teacher, writer, and woman's rights activist *

Agnes Walsh Agnes Walsh (born 1950) is a Canadian poet, playwright, actor and storyteller from Newfoundland and Labrador. Born in Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Walsh has won Newfoundland and Labrador Arts and Letters awards for poetry as well as Tic ...

(born 1950), Canadian poet, playwright, actor, and storyteller *

Agnes Marion McLean Walsh Agnes Marion McLean Walsh (née Gibson; 10 June 1884 – 12 August 1967) was head matron of King Edward Memorial Hospital, a Western Australian maternity hospital from 1922 until her retirement in December 1954, during which time more than 60,00 ...

(1884–1967), Australian nurse *

Agnes Warburg Agnes Beatrice Warburg (1872–1953) was a British photographer who contributed to the acceptance of colour photography in the English-speaking world. She had been encouraged to take up photography by her brother, John Cimon Warburg (1867–193 ...

(1872–1953), British photographer * Agnes Ward White (1857–1943), wife of

Albert B. White Albert Blakeslee White (September 22, 1856July 3, 1941) was the 11th governor of West Virginia from 1901 to 1905. White was educated in the public schools of Columbus, Ohio. In 1878, he graduated from Marietta College. In 1879, he married Agnes ...

, the former Governor of West Virginia *

Agnes Waterhouse Agnes Waterhouse (c. 1503 – 29 July 1566), also known as Mother Waterhouse, was one of the first women executed for witchcraft in England. In 1566, she was accused of witchcraft along with two other women: Elizabeth Francis and Joan Waterhous ...

(c. 1503–1566), English woman accused of witchcraft *

Agnes Waters Agnes Waters (born Agnes Murphy Mulligan on July 1, 1893; died May 9, 1962) was a real estate person and member of the Mothers' movement who has been called "the most inflammatory lecturer on the Mothers' circuit in the 1930s and 1940s." Although ...

(1893–1962), American politician and realtor *

Agnes Baldwin Webb Agnes Louise Baldwin Webb (March 24, 1926 – June 7, 2001) was an American women's basketball player, who played on the first United States women's national basketball team. Baldwin played basketball at Nashville Business College, which was a pe ...

(1926–2001), American basketball player * Agnes Weinrich (1873–1946), American visual artist *

Agnes Welin Agnes Carolina Albertina Welin (née Hedenström) (15 May 1844 – 23 June 1928) was a missionary who was born in Sweden. She opened a mission for seafarers in London. Life Welin was born as Agnes Carolina Albertina Hedenström in Härad, Sweden ...

(1844–1928), Swedish missionary *

Agnes E. Wells Agnes Ermina Wells, Ph.D. (January 4, 1876, Saginaw, Michigan – July 6, 1959, Saginaw, Michigan) was an American educator and a women's equal rights movement activist. She was Dean of Women at Indiana University and professor of mathematics an ...

(1876–1959), American educator and women's equal rights activist *

Agnes Wenman Agnes, Viscountess Wenman (died 1617) was an English Roman Catholic woman, under suspicion of involvement at the time of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. She is correctly referred to either as Agnes Wenman or as Lady Wenman. Life She was the eldest sur ...

(died 1617), English Roman Catholic translator * Agnes Wergeland (1857–1914), Norwegian-American historian, poet, and educator *

Agnes Westbrook Morrison Agnes Jane Westbrook Morrison (1854-1939) was West Virginia’s first female lawyer. Morrison was born in 1854 in Wheeling, West Virginia to Henry Westbrook and Martha Barratt.Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; ...

(1854–1939), American lawyer *

Agnes Weston Dame Agnes Elizabeth Weston, GBE (26 March 1840 – 23 October 1918), also known as Aggie Weston, was an English philanthropist noted for her work with the Royal Navy. For over twenty years, she lived and worked among the sailors of the Royal N ...

(1840–1918), English philanthropist *

(1879–1972), New Zealand politician *

Agnes Wheeler Agnes Wheeler or Ann Coward (bap. 1734 – 1804) was a British writer on the Cumbrian dialect. She is known for one book published in 1790. ''The Westmorland Dialect, in three familiar Dialogues: in which an Attempt is made to illustrate the ...

(bap. 1734–1804), British writer *

Agnes Burns Wieck Agnes Burns Wieck (January 4, 1892 – October 22, 1966) was an American labor activist and journalist, described as "a Coal Field 'Hell Raiser'". Early life Agnes Burns was born in Sandoval, Illinois Sandoval is a village in Marion County ...

(1892–1966), American labor activist and journalist *

Agnes Wieslander Agnes Wieslander (1873–1934) was a Swedish painter who mainly produced landscapes although she also painted still lifes and portraits. Her art education included Harald Foss in Copenhagen, the Académie Colarossi in Paris, Carl Wilhelmson in Go ...

(1873–1934), Swedish painter *

Agnes Windeck Agnes Windeck (; 27 March 1888 – 28 September 1975) was a German theatre and film actress. She appeared in more than 50 films between 1939 and 1973. She was born in Hamburg and started her career at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus in 1904. Sh ...

(1888–1975), German theatre and film actress *

Agnes Wolbert Agnes Geziena Wolbert (born 20 August 1958) is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Labour Party (Partij van de Arbeid) she was an MP between 30 November 2006 and 23 March 2017. She focused on matters of senior citizen policy, normal and spec ...

(born 1958), Dutch politician *

Agnes Wold Agnes Wold, born January 7, 1955, is a professor of clinical bacteriology specializing in the normal flora of the body, at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.

(born 1955), Swedish biologist and professor *

Agnes Wood Agnes Rosetta Wood (née Eady, 26 May 1921 – 12 December 2013) was a New Zealand artist and writer. She is known for her research and writing on the life of fellow New Zealand artist Colin McCahon. Early life and family Born Agnes Rosetta Ead ...

(1921–2013), New Zealand artist and writer *

Agnes Woodward Agnes Woodward (January 1872 — June 1938) was an American music educator and professional whistler, founder and head of the California School of Artistic Whistling in Los Angeles, California. Early life Anna Agnes Woodward was born in Waterlo ...

(1872–1938), American music educator and whistler *

Agnes World Agnes World (28 April 1995 – 20 August 2012) was an American-bred, Japanese-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and sire, best known for his performances over sprint distances in Europe. Bred in Kentucky, he was sold for over $1 million as a ye ...

(1995–2012), American-bred Japanese Thoroughbred racehorse and sire *

Agnes Wright Spring Agnes Wright Spring (January 5, 1894 – March 20, 1988) was a journalist, writer and historian from Wyoming who wrote books focusing on Wyoming and Western history. Biography Wright was born on January 5, 1894, in Delta, Colorado, the daughter o ...

(1894–1988), American journalist, writer, and historian *

Agnes Yombwe Agnes Buya Yombwe (born 18 February 1966) is a Zambian mixed media artist, arts educator, author and mentor. Her artistic practice explores indigenous knowledge systems and especially the Mbusa of Zambia’s Bemba people. She also examines other s ...

(born 1966), Zambian mixed media artist, arts educator, author, and mentor * Agnes Zawadzki (born 1994), American figure skater * Agnes Zimmermann (1847–1925), German pianist and composer *

Agnes Zurowski Agnes Zurowski (February 21, 1920 – June 25, 2013) was a pitcher for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) in 1945. She both threw and batted right-handed. Early life and family She was born on a family farm, five miles n ...

(1920–2013), American baseball pitcher

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Ágnes Babos Ágnes Babos (12 May 1944 – 13 May 2020) was a Hungarian handball player and World champion. She was born in Kecskemét and died on 13 May 2020.Ágnes Bartha Ágnes Galambos Bartha née Schwartz (born 26 October 1922) is a Hungarian photographer and Ravensbrück concentration camp survivor. Together with her friend Edith Kiss she was deported to Ravensbrück in the autumn of 1944 and then transferred ...

(born 1922), Hungarian photographer *

Ágnes Bukta Ágnes Bukta (born 29 October 1993) is an inactive Hungarian tennis player. Bukta has won eight singles and 20 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. On 16 October 2016, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. 294. On 1 May 2017, ...

(born 1993), Hungarian tennis player *

Ágnes Bánfai Ágnes Bánfai (8 June 1947 – 20 August 2020) was a Hungarian gymnast. She competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in all artistic gymnastics events and finished in fifth place in the team competition. Her best individual result was tenth place ...

(1947–2020), Hungarian gymnast *

Ágnes Bánfalvy Ágnes Bánfalvy (born 30 April 1954) is a Hungarian actress. She has appeared in more than fifty films since 1975. Selected filmography External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Banfalvy, Agnes 1954 births Living people Actresses from Budapest ...

(born 1954), Hungarian actress *

Ágnes Bíró Ágnes Bíró (December 28, 1917 – 2008) was a Hungarian freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. She was born in Budapest Budapest (, ; ) is the capital and most populous city of Hungary. It is the ninth-larges ...

(1917–2008), Hungarian swimmer *

Ágnes Csomor Ágnes "Ági" Csomor (; born June 13, 1979) is a Hungarian stage, film and television actress. Currently, she is starring in the Hungarian television soap opera Barátok közt (in English: ''Among Friends'') running on RTL Klub as antagonist ' ...

(born 1979), Hungarian actress *

Ágnes Dobó Ágnes Dobó (born 5 September 1988) is a Hungarian model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Hungarian national beauty contest A Királynő in 2010. She was supposed to represent Hungary in the Miss World 2010 contest in China ...

(born 1988), Hungarian model and beauty pageant titleholder *

Ágnes Dragos Ágnes Dragos ( ) is a Hungarian sprint canoer who competed in the early 1980s. She won a bronze medal in the K-4 500 m event at the 1982 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Belgrade Belgrade ( , ;, ; Names of European cities in d ...

, Hungarian sprint canoer *

Ágnes Esterházy Ágnes Esterházy (born Ágnes Jósika de Branyitska, 15 January 1891 – 4 April 1956) was a Hungarian film actress who worked mainly in Austria and Germany. She appeared in 32 films between 1918 and 1943. Biography Ágnes Esterházy was ...

(1891–1956), Hungarian actress *

Ágnes Farkas Ágnes Farkas (born 21 April 1973) is a former Hungarian handball player. She won a gold medal at the 2000 European Championship, and earned a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics and at the 1995 and 2003 World Championships. Career Clu ...

(born 1973), Hungarian handball player *

Ágnes Ferencz Ágnes Ferencz (born October 11, 1956 in Budapest) is a Hungarian sport shooter. She competed in pistol shooting events at the Summer Olympics in 1988 and 1992 File:1992 Events Collage V1.png, From left, clockwise: 1992 Los Angeles riots, Riot ...

(born 1956), Hungarian sport shooter *

Ágnes Fodor Ágnes Fodor (born 31 March 1964) is a Hungarian backstroke swimmer. She competed in three events at the 1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (russian: Летние Олимпийские игры 1980, Letniye Olimpiyskiye igry 1 ...

(born 1964), Hungarian swimmer *

Ágnes Gajdos-Hubai Ágnes Gajdos-Hubai (13 May 1948 – 14 June 2014) was a Hungarian volleyball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Socia ...

(1948–2014), Hungarian volleyball player *

Ágnes Gee Ágnes Gee (born 29 August 1974), previously known as Ágnes Muzamel, is a Hungarian former professional tennis player. Gee, who was born in Budapest, appeared in seven Fed Cup, Federation Cup ties for Hungary in the early 1990s, while competing ...

(born 1974), Hungarian tennis player *

Ágnes Gergely Ágnes Gergely (born 1933) is a Hungarian writer, educator, journalist and translator. Biography She was born Ágnes Guttmann in family of Fenákel Rózsika and György Guttmann in Endrőd, a village on the Great Hungarian Plain. She took he ...

(born 1933), Hungarian writer, educator, journalist, and translator *

Ágnes Gerlach Ágnes Gerlach (born 22 July 1968) is a Hungarian diver. She competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1992, ca, Jocs Olímpics d'estiu de 1992), offic ...

(born 1968), Hungarian diver *

Ágnes Geréb Ágnes Geréb (born 20 December 1952) is a Hungarian gynaecologist/midwife and psychologist and a convicted criminal. She is the pioneer of including paternal participation in deliveries of children at hospitals and in homebirths in Hungary. She ...

(born 1952), Hungarian gynaecologist and psychologist *

Ágnes Hankiss Ágnes Hankiss (born Ágnes Erdős; 7 March 1950 – 17 August 2021) was a Hungarian politician and elected Member of the European Parliament (MEP) with Fidesz, a member of the European People's Party. She was born and died in Budapest, Hungary. ...

(1950–2021), Hungarian politician *

Ágnes Hegedűs Ágnes Hegedűs (born 1949) is a Hungarian orienteering competitor. At the 1970 World Orienteering Championships in Friedrichroda she finished 6th in the ''individual event'', and received a silver medal in the ''relay'' with the Hungarian team ...

, Hungarian orienteer *

Ágnes Heller Ágnes Heller (12 May 1929 – 19 July 2019) was a Hungarian philosopher and lecturer. She was a core member of the Budapest School philosophical forum in the 1960s and later taught political theory for 25 years at the New School for Social Res ...

(1929–2019), Hungarian philosopher and lecturer *

Ágnes Herczeg Ágnes Herczeg is a Hungarian artist who works with found wood and embroidery with only plant-based materials. She was born in Kecskemét. Herczeg is a graduate of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts The Hungarian University of Fine Arts ...

, Hungarian artist *

Ágnes Herczegh Ágnes Herczegh (born 28 August 1950 in Csorna, Győr-Moson-Sopron) is a retired female discus thrower, who competed for Hungary Hungary ( hu, Magyarország ) is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Spanning of the Pannonian Basin, ...

(born 1950), Hungarian discus thrower *

Ágnes Hornyák Ágnes Hornyák (formerly Ágnes Boczkó-Hornyák; born 2 September 1982 in Mátészalka) is a retired Hungarian team handball player. She mader her international debut against Norway on 2 March 2005. She participated on the World Championship ...

(born 1982), Hungarian handball player * Ágnes Hranitzky, Hungarian film editor and director *

Ágnes Juhász-Balajcza Ágnes Juhász-Balajcza (born 31 December 1952) is a Hungarian volleyball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (russian: Летние Олимпийские игры 1980, Letn ...

(born 1952), Hungarian volleyball player * Ágnes Kaczander (born 1953), Hungarian swimmer * Ágnes Keleti (born 1921), Hungarian-Israeli Olympic champion artistic gymnast *

Ágnes Konkoly Ágnes Konkoly (born 23 July 1987) is a Hungarian model, wedding planner and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Hungary 2012 and represented her country in the Miss Universe 2012 pageants. Early life Ágnes is a Wedding Pla ...

(born 1987), Hungarian model, wedding planner, and beauty pageant titleholder * Ágnes Kovács (born 1981), Hungarian swimmer *

Ágnes Kozáry Ágnes Kozáry (born 28 September 1966 in Zalaegerszeg) is a retired Hungarian sprinter who competed primarily in the 200 metres. She represented her country at the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as one outdoor and one indoor World Championships. ...

(born 1966), Hungarian sprinter *

Ágnes Kunhalmi Ágnes Kunhalmi (born 31 October 1982) is a Hungarian socialist politician. She is a Member of the National Assembly since the 2014 election, and a Member of the executive board of the Hungarian Socialist Party, since 2018. She is the Female co ...

(born 1982), Hungarian politician *

Ágnes Lehóczky Ágnes Lehóczky is a Hungarian poet, academic and translator born in Budapest, 1976. Biography She completed her Masters in English and Hungarian Literature at Pázmány Péter Catholic University of Hungary in 2001 and an MA with distinction ...

(born 1976), Hungarian poet, academic, and translator *

Ágnes Litter Ágnes Litter (born 8 August 1975) is a Hungarian alpine skier. She competed in the women's slalom at the 1994 Winter Olympics The 1994 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVII Olympic Winter Games ( no, De 17. olympiske vinterleker; ...

(born 1975), Hungarian alpine skier *

Ágnes Lukács Ágnes Lukács (11 November 1920, Budapest – 12 September 2016, Budapest) was a Hungarian-Jewish painter, graphic artist and secondary school teacher. She was the daughter of the painter Gyula Lukács. Life Ágnes Lukács artistic talent wa ...

(1920–2016), Hungarian-Jewish painter, graphic artist, and school teacher * Ágnes Miskó (born 1971), Hungarian gymnast *

Ágnes Mócsy Ágnes Mócsy is a Professor of Physics at the Pratt Institute who works on theoretical nuclear physics. She is also a filmmaker, science communicator and a Fellow of the American Physical Society. Education and early career Mócsy grew up i ...

, Romanian physicist *

Ágnes Molnár Dr. Ágnes Molnár (born May 12, 1956) is a Hungarian politician, member of the National Assembly (MP) from Fidesz Győr-Moson-Sopron County Regional List from 2006 to 2014, and her party's national list since 2014. She served as Secretary of St ...

(born 1956), Hungarian politician * Ágnes Mutina (born 1988), Hungarian swimmer * Ágnes Nagy (born 1992), Hungarian footballer *

Ágnes Nemes Nagy Ágnes Nemes Nagy (January 3, 1922 – August 23, 1991) was a Hungarian poet, writer, educator, and translator. She was born in Budapest and earned a teaching diploma from the University of Budapest. From 1945 to 1953, she was employed by ...

(1922–1991), Hungarian poet, writer, educator, and translator * Ágnes Németh (born 1961), Hungarian basketball player *

Ágnes Osztolykán Ágnes Osztolykán (born 3 November 1974, Csenger, Hungary) is a Hungarian politician and Romani people, Romani activist. She was a member of the National Assembly of Hungary for the LMP – Hungary's Green Party between 2010 and 2014. She is a ...

(born 1974), Hungarian politician and activist *

Ágnes Pallag Ágnes Pallag (born 2 September 1993) is a Hungarian female volleyball player, playing as an outside-spiker. She is part of the Hungary women's national volleyball team. She competed at the 2015 Women's European Volleyball Championship, and 2021 ...

(born 1993), Hungarian volleyball player *

Ágnes Pozsonyi Ágnes Pozsonyi is a Hungarian sprint canoer who competed in the mid-1970s. She won a bronze medal in the K-4 500 m event at the 1975 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Belgrade Belgrade ( , ;, ; Names of European cities in diffe ...

, Hungarian sprint canoer *

Ágnes Primász Ágnes Primász (born 5 March 1980 in Dunaújváros) is a female water polo player from Hungary, who competed for her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Primász became top scorer with fourteen goals at the 2001 Wo ...

(born 1980), Hungarian water polo player *

Ágnes Rapai ''The native form of this personal name is Rapai Ágnes. This article uses the Western name order.'' Ágnes Rapai (born 13 March 1952 in Szekszárd, Hungary) is a Hungarian poet, writer, and translator. Biography Rapai spent her childhood i ...

(born 1952), Hungarian poet, writer, and translator *

Ágnes Ságvári Ágnes Ságvári (19 November 1928 – 13 June 2000) was a Hungarian historian most known for her historical research on the history of the Hungarian Holocaust. After serving in the party apparatus of the state, Ságvári began her career at the ...

(1928–2000), Hungarian historian * Ágnes Simon (born 1974), Romanian cross-country skier *

Ágnes Simor Ágnes Simor ( Hungarian name order Simor Ágnes) (born 23 December 1979 in Budapest) is a Hungarian actress, dancer, who, from 2006 to 2011, was Cultural Head of Tűzraktér Independent Cultural Center, initially "Tűzraktér - Independent Cultura ...

(born 1979), Hungarian actress and dancer *

Ágnes Sipka Ágnes Sipka (born August 14, 1954) is a retired long-distance runner from Hungary, who won the 1984 edition of the Berlin Marathon The Berlin Marathon (german: Berlin-Marathon, ) is a marathon event held annually on the streets of Berlin, German ...

(born 1954), Hungarian long-distance runner * Ágnes Studer (born 1998), Hungarian basketball player *

Ágnes Sütő Ágnes Sütő (born 8 October 1992) is an Icelandic artistic gymnast, and coach. She represented her nation at international competitions. She competed at world championships, including the 2011 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, 2013 Wor ...

(born 1992), Icelandic gymnast and coach * Ágnes Szatmári (born 1987), Romanian tennis player * Ágnes Szávay (born 1988), Hungarian tennis player *

Ágnes Szendrei Ágnes Szendrei is a Hungarian-American mathematician whose research concerns clones, the congruence lattice problem, and other topics in universal algebra. She is a professor of mathematics at the University of Colorado Boulder, and the author of ...

, Hungarian-American mathematician *

Ágnes Szentannai Ágnes Szentannai ( hu, Szentannai Ágnes; born 10 January 1994 in Budapest) is a Hungarian female curler. On international level she is bronze medallist of 2013 European Mixed Curling Championship The 2013 European Mixed Curling Championshi ...

(born 1994), Hungarian curler *

Ágnes Szijj Ágnes Szijj (born 2 August 1956) is a Hungarian rower. She competed in the women's quadruple sculls event at the 1976 Summer Olympics Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ...

(born 1956), Hungarian rower *

Ágnes Szilágyi Ágnes Szilágyi (born 7 March 1990 in Debrecen) is a Hungarian handballer. Achievements *Nemzeti Bajnokság I The Nemzeti Bajnokság (, "National Championship"), also known as NB I, is the top level of the Hungarian football league syste ...

(born 1990), Hungarian handball player *

Ágnes Szokolszky Ágnes Szokolszky (6 July 1956) is a Hungarian educator and psychologist, a Habilitation, habilitated associate professor and director of the Institute of Psychology, University of Szeged, Szeged. Her fields of research are ecological psychology ...

(born 1956), Hungarian educator and psychologist *

Ágnes Torma Ágnes Torma (born 5 August 1951) is a Hungarian volleyball player. She competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics, the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (russian: Летние Олимпийские иг� ...

(born 1951), Hungarian volleyball player *

Ágnes Triffa Ágnes Triffa (born 18 January 1987) is a Hungarian handball goalkeeper for Debreceni VSC and the Hungarian national team. She made her international debut on 2 June 2006 against Argentina, and took part on the World Championship in 2009. Achi ...

(born 1987), Hungarian handball goalkeeper *

Ágnes Vadai Ágnes Vadai (born 11 February 1974) is a Hungarian politician and international relations scholar. She has been a Member of the National Assembly of Hungary since 2002. In her first several terms she was a representative for the Hungarian Socia ...

(born 1974), Hungarian politician and scholar *

Ágnes Valkai Ágnes Valkai (born 27 February 1981) is a Hungarian female water polo player. She was a member of the Hungary women's national water polo team, playing as a driver. She was a part of the Hungary team that claimed the gold medal at the 2005 FI ...

(born 1981), Hungarian water polo player *

Ágnes Huszár Várdy Ágnes Huszár Várdy, , Ph.D., was a Professor of English and Communications at Robert Morris University. She was also Adjunct Professor of Comparative Literature at Duquesne University. She was an invited member of the International P.E.N. (1985) ...

(died 2022), Hungarian writer *

Ágnes Végh Ágnes Végh (born 1939 in Budapest) is a former Hungarian handballer who played in right back position. A one club player, Végh spent her entire career by Budapesti Spartacus SC, for them she played from 1955 to 1968. She won the Hungar ...

(born 1939), Hungarian handball player

Agnès

Agnès Acker Agnès Acker (born 28 February 1940) is a French astrophysicist, professor emeritus of the University of Strasbourg, founder of the Strasbourg Planetarium and founding president of the Association of French-speaking Planetaries (APLF). Her resear ...

(born 1940), French astrophysicist and professor *

Agnès Agboton Agnès Agboton (born 1960) is a Beninese writer, poet, storyteller, and translator. She currently lives in Spain. She is of Fon descent, and writes in several languages, including Catalan, Spanish, and the Gun language. She has written several b ...

(born 1960), Beninese writer, poet, storyteller, and translator *

Agnès Arnauld Mother Agnès Arnauld, S.O.Cist. (1593–1672), was the Abbess of the Abbey of Port-Royal, near Paris, and a major figure in French Jansenism. She was born Jeanne-Catherine-Agnès Arnauld, a member of the Arnauld family, sister of Antoine Arna ...

(1593–1672), abbess of Port-Royal and major figure in French Jansenism *

Agnès Barthélémy Agnès Barthélémy is a French physicist. She is an expert on nanostructures. She is a professor at Université Paris-Sud and a member of the Institut Universitaire de France. Education and career Agnès Barthélémy received her PhD in 1991 ...

, French physicist *

Agnès Bénassy-Quéré Agnès Bénassy-Quéré (born 15 March 1966) is a French economist who has been serving as chief economist at the Direction générale du Trésor (or French Treasury) since 2020. She is also a professor of economics at the Paris School of Econo ...

(born 1966), French economist * Agnès Bernet (born 1968), French cell biologist and professor *

Agnès Bihl Agnès Bihl is a French singer. Biography Born into a family of intellectuals, with a great-grandfather who founded L'Illustration and a grandmother who was a painter, as a child Bihl naturally became interested in all art forms, including writ ...

, French singer *

Agnès Buzyn Agnès Buzyn (born 1 November 1962) is a French hematologist, university professor, medical practitioner and politician who served as Minister of Solidarity and Health in the government of Prime Minister Édouard Philippe from May 2017 to Februa ...

(born 1962), French hematologist, professor, medical practitioner, and politician *

Agnès Cabrol Agnès Cabrol (2 July 1964 in Avignon – January 2007 in Gordes, Vaucluse) was a French Egyptologist. Life and work Born in Provence, Agnès Cabrol encountered Egyptology in her reading and quickly dreamed of devoting her life to it. She gr ...

(1964–2007), French Egyptologist *

Agnès Callamard Agnès Callamard is a French human-rights activist who is the Secretary General of Amnesty International. She was previously the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary, or arbitrary executions appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Co ...

(born 1965), French human rights expert and Secretary General of Amnesty International *

Agnès Chiquet Agnès Chiquet (born 24 October 1984 in Paris) is a French weightlifter. She competed at the 2002 European Junior Championships, winning a bronze medal, 2009 Mediterranean Games The 2009 Mediterranean Games, officially the XVI Mediterrane ...

(born 1984), French weightlifter *

Agnès Clancier Agnès Clancier (born 8 June 1963) is a French writer. She was born at Bellac, Haute-Vienne, France, and has lived in Australia and Burkina Faso. She has published five novels. Her novel ''Port Jackson'', published by Éditions Gallimard in 2007 ...

(born 1963), French writer *

Agnès de La Barre de Nanteuil Agnès de La Barre de Nanteuil, also Agnès de Nanteuil, (1922–1944) was a French Resistance worker during the Second World War who helped allied airmen escape from the Nazis in occupied France. She died on 13 August 1944 at the Paray-le-Monial ...

(1922–1944), French Resistance worker *

Agnès Delahaie Agnès Delahaie (17 September 1920 – 8 December 2003), also known as Annie Dorfmann, was a French actress and film producer and the wife of Robert Dorfmann. She was nominated (as Annie Dorfmann) for Best Foreign Language Film at the 29th Acade ...

(1920–2003), French film producer * Agnès Desarthe (born 1966), French novelist, children's writer, and translator *

Agnès Evren Agnès Evren (born 27 December 1970) is a French politician of the Republicans (LR) who was elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2019. Political career Career in national politics Evren served as Valérie Pécresse’s spokesperso ...

(born 1970), French politician *

Agnès Fienga Agnès Fienga is a French astronomer working at the Institut de Mécanique Céleste et de Calcul des Éphémérides. She is active in the field of planetary ephemerides generation and is member of the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Sh ...

, French astronomer * Agnès Firmin-Le Bodo (born 1968), French politician *

Agnès Godard Agnès Godard (born 28 May 1951) is a French cinematographer. She is most famous for her long-running collaboration with filmmaker Claire Denis. For her work, she has won a César Award. Life and career Godard originally studied journalism, but s ...

(born 1951), César Award-winning French cinematographer *

Agnès Gosselin Agnès Gosselin (born 21 November 1967) is a French former figure skater who competed in ladies' singles. She is a six-time French national champion (1983 to 1988) and competed at two Winter Olympics, in 1984 and 1988 File:1988 Events Collage.p ...

(born 1967), French figure skater *

Agnès Grondin Agnès Grondin is a Canadian politician who was elected to the National Assembly of Quebec in the 2018 provincial election.Agnès Gruda Agnès Gruda is a Poland, Polish-born Canadians, Canadian journalist and fiction writer. A foreign correspondent for ''La Presse (Canadian newspaper), La Presse'', she won a National Newspaper Awards, National Newspaper Award in 2014 for her repor ...

, Polish-Canadian journalist and fiction writer *

Agnès Henry-Hocquard Agnès Henry-Hocquard (Agnes Henry) is a French ''vigneron'' working as a winemaker in Bandol, France Bandol (; oc, Bandòu) is a commune in Var department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, southeastern France. Bandol and the seat of it ...

(born 1962), French winemaker * Agnès Humbert (1894–1963), art historian, ethnographer and member of the French Resistance during World War II * Agnès Jaoui (born 1964), French screenwriter, film director, actress and singer *

Agnès Kraidy Agnès Kraidy (born February 10, 1965) is an Ivorian nationality law, Ivorian magazine editor and journalist. Since April 2014, she has been the President of the Network of Women Journalists and Communication in Ivory Coast. Biography In 1989, K ...

(born 1965), Ivorian magazine editor and journalist *

Agnès Lacheux Agnès Lacheux (born 11 October 1974) is a French paracanoeist who competes in international level events. She became a paraplegic after a car accident in 1999. Lacheux was once an able-bodied canoeist before her accident, she won a bronze meda ...

(born 1974), French Paracanoeist *

Agnès Laurent Agnès Laurent (28 January 1936 – 16 February 2010) was a French actress.Agnès Laurent , BFI
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(1936–2010), French actress *

Agnès Le Brun Agnès Le Brun (born 28 December 1961) is a French politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament from 2011 to 2014. Born in Chaumont-en-Vexin, she grew up in rural Brittany and graduated from the University of Rennes 2 – Upper Bri ...

(born 1961), French politician *

Agnès Le Lannic Agnès Le Lannic is a female former international table tennis player from France. Table tennis career She won a bronze medal for France at the 1991 World Table Tennis Championships in the Corbillon Cup (women's team event) with Emmanuelle Coub ...

, French table tennis player *

Agnès Lefort Marie-Agnès Lefort (January 5, 1891 – February 9, 1973) was a Canadian artist, educator and gallery owner living in Quebec. She was born in Saint-Rémi and was educated by the Ursulines at Trois-Rivières. She went on to study art at the M ...

(1891–1973), Canadian artist, educator, and gallery owner *

Agnès Letestu Agnès Letestu (born 1 February 1971) is a French prima ballerina. Biography She decided to start ballet when she saw her first ballet on TV (''Swan Lake''). Then she had the opportunity to start ballet as a hobby, and her teacher, Mr. Bertin, per ...

(born 1971), French ballet dancer *

Agnès Maltais Agnès Maltais (born November 7, 1956) is a Canadian politician from Quebec. She was a Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for the riding of Taschereau in the Quebec City region. She represented the Parti Québécois. Maltais mostly work ...

(born 1956), Canadian politician * Agnès Marin (1997–2011), French murder victim *

Agnès Martin-Lugand Agnès Martin-Lugand (born 1979) is a French novelist who gained fame with ''Les gens heureux lisent et boivent du café'' (Happy People Read and Drink Coffee) when she published it on Kindle in December 2012. By 2017, her five novels had clocke ...

(born 1979), French novelist *

Agnès Matoko Agnès Matoko is a Romanian model of paternal Congolese descent. She is the niece of the famous Congolese general Bouissa Matoko. Her father is official treasurer of the Republic of the Congo. Matoko graduated from Bucharest Academy of Economic St ...

, Romanian model *

Agnès Mellon Agnès Mellon (born 17 January 1958) is a French soprano who specializes in baroque music. Biography Agnès Mellon started her career in 1981 with the baroque ensemble Les Arts Florissants, directed by William Christie, with whom, between 19 ...

(born 1958), French soprano *

Agnès Mercier Agnès Mercier is a French curler and curling coach. She participated in the demonstration curling events at the 1988 Winter Olympics, where the French women's team finished in eighth place. At the national level, she is a five-time French w ...

, French curler and coach * Agnès Merlet (born 1959), French film director *

Agnès Nkada Agnès Marie Claire Nkada (born 12 March 1995) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a forward Forward is a relative direction, the opposite of backward. Forward may also refer to: People * Forward (surname) Sports * Forward (associatio ...

(born 1995), Cameroonian footballer *

Agnès Ntamabyaliro Rutagwera Agnès Ntamabyaliro Rutagwera (born 1937) is a Rwandan politician. Though she was of mixed Tutsi-Hutu descent and children of intermarriage were targets during the genocide, Rutagwera has been sentenced for her involvement in the genocide again ...

(born 1937), Rwandan politician * Agnès Pannier-Runacher (born 1974), French businesswoman and politician *

Agnès Poirier Agnès Catherine Poirier (; born 1975) is a French journalist, writer and broadcaster. Early life Born in Paris, she has lived and worked in London since the late 1990s, initially as a doctoral student at the London School of Economics. Career P ...

(born 1975), French journalist, writer, and broadcaster *

Agnès Raharolahy Agnès Raharolahy (born 7 November 1992 in Alençon) is a French athlete specialising in the 400 metres. She has won several medals in the 4 × 400 metres relay. Her best individual success to date is the bronze medal at the 2013 Mediterranean Gam ...

(born 1992), French sprinter *

Agnès Rosenstiehl Agnès Rosenstiehl (born December 4, 1941) is a French author and illustrator from Paris. Born from a family of artists, she studied music at the National Conservatory of Music and Dance in Paris and obtained the first harmony prize in 1966 und ...

(born 1941), French author and illustrator * Agnès Soral (born 1960), Franco-Swiss actress, comedian, and writer * Agnès Sorel (1421–1450), favorite mistress of King Charles VII of France * Agnès Souret (1902–1928), French-Basque actress *

Agnès Spaak Agnès Spaak (born 29 April 1944) is a French-Belgian actress and photographer. She appeared in more than twenty films since 1962. Her father is screenwriter Charles Spaak Charles Spaak (25 May 1903 – 4 March 1975) was a Belgian screenwriter ...

(born 1944), French-Belgian actress and photographer *

Agnès Sulem Agnès Sulem (born 1959) is a French applied mathematician whose research topics include stochastic control, jump diffusion, and mathematical finance. Education Sulem earned a Ph.D. in 1983 at Paris Dauphine University, with the dissertatio ...

(born 1959), French mathematician *

Agnès Tchuinté Agnès Tchuinté (30 January 1959 – 1990) was a Cameroonian athlete. She competed in the women's javelin throw at the 1980 Summer Olympics and the 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympia ...

(1959–1990), Cameroonian javelin thrower *

Agnès Teppe Agnès Teppe (born 4 May 1968 in Bourg-en-Bresse) is a former French athlete, who specialised in the discus throw. She won two French national championship titles in the discus: in 1990 and 1994. She twice improved the French discus record thr ...

(born 1968), French discus thrower *

Agnès Thill Agnès Thill (born 2 June 1964) is a French politician who served as a member of the National Assembly from 2017 to 2022, representing the department of Oise. In parliament, Thill served as member of the Committee on Cultural Affairs and Educa ...

(born 1964), French politician *

Agnès Thurnauer Agnès Thurnauer (born 1962) is a French-Swiss contemporary artist. Primarily a painter, she also works with a number of other media and techniques. Biography Agnès Thurnauer was born in 1962, in Paris, France, where she continues to live and ...

(born 1962), French-Swiss artist * Agnès Troublé (born 1941), French fashion designer

Agnès b. agnès b. (born Agnès Andrée Marguerite Troublé, 1941) is a French fashion designer known for her self-named brand, which includes fashion and film interests. Life and early career Agnès had mixed twins at 19 and she separated from their ...

Agnès Varda Agnès Varda (; born Arlette Varda; 30 May 1928 – 29 March 2019) was a Belgian-born French film director, screenwriter, photographer, and artist. Her pioneering work was central to the development of the widely influential French New Wave film ...

(1928–2019), French movie director *

Agnès Vesterman Agnès Vesterman is a French classical cellist. Life Vesterman studied the cello in Boulogne-Billancourt and then went to New York to study with Harvey Shapiro (musician), Harvey Shapiro. Back from the United States, she joined the Quatuor Arpeg ...

, French classical cellist *

Agnès Zugasti Agnès Zugasti (born 15 May 1972) is a French former professional tennis player. Biography Zugasti reached a best singles ranking of 169 in the world, with three ITF titles. During the early 1990s she competed in WTA Tour events. She took Nathal ...

(born 1972), French tennis player

Agness

Agness Gidna Agness Gidna is a Tanzanian paleontologist and a former Senior Curator of Paleontology at the National Museum of Tanzania. She is currently working with Ngorongoro Conservation Area as a Principal Cultural Heritage Officer. She is the first Ta ...

, Tanzanian paleontologist *

Agness Musase Agness Musase (born 11 July 1997) is a Zambian footballer who plays as a defender for the Zambia women's national team. She competed for Zambia at the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations, playing in three matches. Musase was named to the Zambia ...

(born 1997), Zambian footballer *

Agness Underwood Agness May Underwood (December 17, 1902 – July 3, 1984) was an American journalist and newspaper editor, and one of the first women in the United States to hold a city editorship on a major metropolitan daily. She was preceded by Laura Vitray wh ...

(1902–1984), American journalist and newspaper editor

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