Arts and Music

• Elizabeth Butler (born 1822, died 1899)

  English painter.

  • Painted Calling the Roll after an Engagement, Crimea (see list of Artists of the Realism Period)
• Elizabeth Cotton

  American blues musician.

  • Famous guitarist (see list of Guitarists)
• Elizabeth Murray (born 1940)

  American painter.

  • Created Join (see list of 20th-century Contemporary Artists)
• Elizabeth Siddal
  • Model for most of Dante Gabriel Rossetti''s works (see list of Artists' Models)
• Elizabeth of York
  • As wife of Henry VII, she was the most-viewed model of all time (see list of Artists' Models)

Leadership

• Elizabeth Andrews (born 1911)

  American politician.

  • Representative, D-Alabama, 1972 (see list of Women in the House of Representatives)
• Elizabeth Arden (born 1884, died 1966)

  Canadian-American businesswoman. Original name: Florence Nightingale Graham.

  • Founded the cosmetics empire that bears her name (see list of Miscellaneous Business Leaders)
• Elizabeth Hanford Dole (born 1936)

  American government official. Holder of two cabinet posts, and president of the American Red Cross. Wife of politician Bob Dole.

  • U.S. secretary of transportation, 1983-87; secretary of labor, 1989-90 (see list of Women Cabinet Members)
• Elizabeth Domitien

  The first female prime minister in Africa.

  • Prime minister of the Central Africa Republic, 1975-76 (see list of Miscellaneous Political Leaders)
• Elizabeth Furse (born 1936)

  American politician.

  • Representative, D-Oregon, 1993-1999 (see list of Women in the House of Representatives)
• Elizabeth Holtzman (born 1941)

  American lawyer and politician.

  • Representative, D-New York, 1973-81 (see list of Women in the House of Representatives)
• Elizabeth I (born 1533, died 1603)

  Queen of England and Ireland, 1558-1603.

  • Known for establishing England as a world power, including promoting overseas trade and financing the first English theatres (see list of British Monarchs)
• Elizabeth II (born 1926)

  Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1952-.

  • Despite many scandals involving her family, Elizabeth herself has retained the favor and respect of her people (see list of British Monarchs)
• Elizabeth J. Patterson (born 1939)

  American politician.

  • Representative, D-South Carolina, 1987-93 (see list of Women in the House of Representatives)
• Elizabeth P. Peabody (born 1804, died 1894)

  American educator.

  • Founded the first kindergarten in the U.S. (see list of Noted Social Reformers and Educators)
• Elizabeth Petrovna (born 1709, died 1762)

  Empress of Russia, 1741-62. Daughter of Peter the Great.

  • Overthrew Anna Leopoldovna and took her place as regent for Ivan VI; founded the University of Moscow (see list of Miscellaneous Political Leaders)
• Elizabeth Ann Seton (born 1774, died 1821)

  American religious leader and educator known as ''Mother Seton.'' The first native-born American to be named a saint of the Roman Catholic church.

  • Founded the Sisters of Charity (see list of Religious Leaders)
• Elizabeth Cady Stanton (born 1815, died 1902)

  American suffragette and writer.

  • With Lucretia Mott, led the 1848 women''s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York (see list of Noted Social Reformers and Educators)

Miscellaneous

• Elizabeth Welles Adams
  • Wife of Samuel Adams (see list of Wives of Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
• Elizabeth Arden (born 1884, died 1966)

  Canadian-American businesswoman. Original name: Florence Nightingale Graham.

  • Born in Woodbridge, Ontario (see list of Famous Canadians)
• Elizabeth Arnold

  American national public radio correspondent

  • NPR''s National Political Correspondent (see list of National Public Radio Hosts)
• Elizabeth Blackwell (born 1821, died 1907)

  American physician, writer and teacher.

  • Member of National Women''s Hall of Fame (see list of National Women's Hall of Fame Members)
• Elizabeth Corbin Braxton
  • Wife of Carter Braxton (see list of Wives of Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
• Elizabeth Meredith Clymer
  • Wife of George Clymer (see list of Wives of Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
• Elizabeth Hanford Dole (born 1936)

  American government official. Holder of two cabinet posts, and president of the American Red Cross. Wife of politician Bob Dole.

  • Member of National Women''s Hall of Fame (see list of National Women's Hall of Fame Members)
• Queen Elizabeth
  • Variety of rose (see list of Rose Names)
• Elizabeth

  Cousin of Mary and mother of John the Baptist.

  • Appears in Luke (see list of Biblical Names from the New Testament)
• Elizabeth Bassett Harrison
  • Wife of Benjamin Harrison (see list of Wives of Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
• Elizabeth Matthewes Heyward
  • Wife of Thomas Heyward, Jr. (see list of Wives of Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
• Elizabeth Holtzman (born 1941)

  American lawyer and politician.

  • 1973 Mademoiselle Award winner (see list of Mademoiselle Award Winners)
• Elizabeth II (born 1926)

  Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1952-.

  • 1952 Time Magazine Man of the Year (see list of Time Magazine's Man of the Year Honorees)
• Elizabeth Annisley Lewis
  • Wife of Francis Lewis (see list of Wives of Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
• Elizabeth Meijer
  • 1982 Pillsbury Bake-Off winner (see list of Pillsbury Bake-off Winners)
• Elizabeth Kortright Monroe (born 1768, died 1830)
  • Wife of James Monroe, 5th President (see list of United States First Ladies)
• Elizabeth Montgomery (born 1933, died 1995)

  American actress.

  • 1964 Mademoiselle Award winner (see list of Mademoiselle Award Winners)
• Elizabeth Roemer (born 1929)

  American astronomer and educator.

  • 1959 Mademoiselle Award winner (see list of Mademoiselle Award Winners)
• Elizabeth Seal (born 1933)

  Italian actress.

  • 1960 Mademoiselle Award winner (see list of Mademoiselle Award Winners)
• Elizabeth Cady Stanton (born 1815, died 1902)

  American suffragette and writer.

  • Member of National Women''s Hall of Fame (see list of National Women's Hall of Fame Members)
• Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
  • 1959 Mademoiselle Award winner (see list of Mademoiselle Award Winners)
• Elizabeth Ward
  • 1982 Miss America titleholder, representing Arkansas (see list of Miss America Winners)
• Elizabeth Montgomery Witherspoon
  • Wife of John Witherspoon (see list of Wives of Signers of the Declaration of Independence)
• Elizabeth Taliaferro Wythe
  • Wife of George Wythe (see list of Wives of Signers of the Declaration of Independence)

Science and Philosophy

• Elizabeth Blackwell (born 1821, died 1907)

  American physician, writer and teacher.

  • First licensed female physician in the U.S. (see list of Medical Practitioners)
• Elizabeth C. Crosby
  • 1979 National Medal of Science winner (see list of National Medal of Science Winners)
• Elizabeth Kenny (born 1886, died 1952)

  Australian nurse.

  • Developed a treatment for polio (see list of Medical Practitioners)
• Elizabeth Neufeld
  • 1994 National Medal of Science winner (see list of National Medal of Science Winners)

Sports

• Elizabeth Becker-Pinkton

  American athlete.

  • 1924 Olympic gold medal winner for Springboard Diving (see list of Olympic Gold Medalists in Springboard Diving)
  • 1928 Olympic gold medal winner for Platform Diving (see list of Olympic Gold Medalists in Platform Diving)
• Elizabeth Cuthbert

  Australian athlete.

  • 1956 Olympic track and field gold medal winner for 100m (see list of Olympic Gold Medalists in the 100 Meter Sprint)
  • 1956 and 1964 Olympic track and field gold medal winner for 200m and 400m (see list of Olympic Gold Medalists in Miscellaneous Track Events)
• Elizabeth Moore
  • 1896, 1901, 1903, 1905 U.S. Open tennis champion (see list of U.S. Open Tennis Champions)
• Elizabeth Robinson

  American athlete.

  • 1928 Olympic track and field gold medal winner for 100m (see list of Olympic Gold Medalists in the 100 Meter Sprint)

Stage and Screen

• Elizabeth Bellamy

  Fictional character.

  • Portrayed by Nicola Pagett (see list of Characters on ''Upstairs, Downstairs'')
• Elizabeth Bradford

  Fictional character.

  • Portrayed by Connie Needham (see list of Characters on ''Eight is Enough'')
• Elizabeth Brand

  Fictional character.

  • Portrayed by Ellen Drake (see list of Characters on ''L.A. Law'')
• Dr. Elizabeth Corday

  Fictional character.

  • Portrayed by Alex Kingston (see list of Characters on ''ER'')
• Elizabeth Hanks
  • The daughter of Tom Hanks and ex-wife and Samantha Lewes (see list of see Celebrity Babies)
• Elizabeth Hoffman

  Actress.

  • Portrayed Beatrice Reed (see list of Actors on ''Sisters'')
• Elizabeth Hubbard
  • Actress on soap opera ''''As the World Turns'''' (see list of Performers on ''As The World Turns'')
• Elizabeth Kiefer
  • Actress on soap opera ''''Guiding Light'''' (see list of Performers on ''Guiding Light'')
• Elizabeth McNamara

  Fictional character.

  • Character on the soap opera ''''One Life to Live'''' (see list of Characters on ''One Life to Live'')
• Elizabeth Montgomery (born 1933, died 1995)

  American actress.

  • Portrayed Samantha Stephens and Serena (see list of Actors on ''Bewitched'')
• Elizabeth Patterson (born 1875, died 1966)

  American actress.

  • Portrayed Mrs. Mathilda Trumbull from 1953-56 (see list of Actors on ''I Love Lucy'')
• Elizabeth Roffe

  Fictional character.

  • Character from Bloodline (see list of see Audrey Hepburn's Roles)
• Elizabeth Seal (born 1933)

  Italian actress.

  • 1961 Tony Award winner for her performance in Irma la Douce (see list of Tony Winners for Best Actress in a Musical)
• Elizabeth Sung
  • Actress on soap opera ''''The Young and the Restless''''. (see list of Performers on ''The Young and the Restless'')
• Elizabeth Taylor (born 1932)

  American actress.

  • Two-time Academy Award winner for Best Actress: 1960, for Butterfield 8; 1966, for Who''s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (see list of Oscar Winners for Best Actress)
  • On Hollywood''s Footprints of Fame (see list of Celebrities Honored by Mann's Chinese Theater)
  • Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Picture (see list of Movie Personalities with Stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame)
  • Played Amy March in the 1949 movie Little Women (see list of Actresses Who Have Played in ''Little Women'')
• Elizabeth Walton

  Fictional character.

  • Portrayed by Kami Cotler (see list of Characters on ''The Waltons'')

The Literary World

• Elizabeth Bennet

  Fictional character

  • The prejudiced heroine in Jane Austen''s Pride and Prejudice (see list of Characters from the Classics)
• Elizabeth Bishop (born 1911, died 1979)

  American poet.

  • 1956 Pulitzer Prize winner for Poetry, for Poems, North and South (see list of Winners of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry)
  • 1970 National Book Award winner for Poetry, for The Complete Poems (see list of Winners of the National Book Award for Poetry)
• Elizabeth Barrett Browning (born 1806, died 1861)

  English poet. Wife of poet Robert Browning.

  • Wrote Sonnets from the Portuguese (see list of Poets of the Victorian Era)
• Elizabeth Carter (born 1717, died 1806)

  English poet and translator.

  • Wrote Poems upon Particular Occasions (see list of Writers of the Restoration and 18th Century)
• Elizabeth Coatsworth
  • 1931 Newbery Medal winner, for The Cat Who Went to Heaven (see list of Newbery Medal Winners)
• Elizabeth Enright
  • 1939 Newbery Medal winner, for Thimble Summer (see list of Newbery Medal Winners)
• Elizabeth Frank
  • 1986 Pulitzer Prize winner for Biography/Autobiography, for Louise Bogan: A Portrait (see list of Winners of the Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography)
• Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (born 1810, died 1865)

  English novelist, short-story writer, and biographer.

  • Wrote Cranford (see list of Prose Writers of the Victorian Era)
• Elizabeth Janet Gray
  • 1943 Newbery Medal winner, for Adam of the Road (see list of Newbery Medal Winners)
• Elizabeth, Lady Grey (born 1437, died 1492)

  Queen to King Edward IV of England.

  • She impresses her husband with her virtue in Henry VI, Pt. III, then mourns him and their sons in Richard III (see list of Shakespearean Characters)
• Elizabeth I (born 1533, died 1603)

  Queen of England and Ireland, 1558-1603.

  • Wrote numerous sonnets (see list of Writers of the 16th Century)
• Elizabeth Inchbald (born 1753, died 1821)

  English actress, playwright and novelist.

  • Wrote A Simple Story (see list of Writers of the Romantic Period (1785-1830))
• Elizabeth Foreman Lewis
  • 1933 Newbery Medal winner, for Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze (see list of Newbery Medal Winners)
• Elizabeth Middleton

  Fictional character

  • The heroine in Sara Donati''s novel, Into the Wilderness (see list of Characters from modern romance novels)
• Elizabeth George Speare
  • Two-time Newbery Medal winner, in 1959 for The Witch of Blackbird Pond and in 1962 for The Bronze Bow (see list of Newbery Medal Winners)
• Elizabeth Borten de Trevino
  • 1966 Newbery Medal winner, for I, Juan de Pareja (see list of Newbery Medal Winners)
• Elizabeth Wolff-Bekker (born 1738, died 1804)

  Dutch poet and novelist.

  • Co-wrote the first Dutch novel, De historie van mejuffrouw Sara Burgerhart (''''The History of Miss Sara Burgerhart'''') (see list of Writers of the Restoration and 18th Century)
• Elizabeth Yates
  • 1951 Newbery Medal winner, for Amos Fortune, Free Man (see list of Newbery Medal Winners)