16th-century businesswomen

Mariam-uz-Zamani (; 1545– 19 May 1623), commonly known by the misnomer Jodha Bai, was the chief consort, principal wife and the favourite wife of the third Mughal emperor, Akbar. She was also the longest-serving Hindu empress of the Mughal Empire with a tenure of forty-three years (1562–1605).

Duchess of Florence (1522-1562)

first female pharmacist and chemist in Malta

Portuguese businesswoman

Italian born Maltese benefactor

Kira and business woman

Genevan printer and bookseller

Strongilah (died 1548) was a Jewish Ottoman businesswoman. She was the influential favorite and Kira of Hafsa Sultan, and possibly of Hürrem Sultan.

shopkeeper from 16th century

Printer