The Most Famous Female Assassin, Ranked

Voting rules: Choose the female assassin you think is the most famous!

Updated on Apr 30, 2024 07:06

In the shadowy world of espionage and covert operations, female assassins have often been some of the most enigmatic and compelling figures. Their stories, woven with precision and skill, have captivated audiences and ignited debates about their true motivations and the ethics of their actions. A ranked list of these formidable women can shed light on their influence and the ways they've shaped historical and fictional narratives. By participating in this ranking, users have the opportunity to express their opinions and preferences, helping to highlight which assassins have left the most indelible marks on society and pop culture. Your votes contribute to a dynamic list that reflects collective interests and perceptions, offering insights into which characters have resonated the most deeply with audiences around the world.

Who Is the Most Famous Female Assassin?

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Mata Hari

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Mata Hari is a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan who was accused of spying for Germany during World War I and executed by firing squad.
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- Position 1 of 10 in Most famous female spy
- Position 7 of 10 in Most famous traitor
- Position 8 of 10 in Most famous courtesan
- Position 8 of 10 in Most famous Dutch person
- Position 9 of 10 in Most famous lover
- Position 9 of 10 in Most famous mistress
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Jean-Jacques Hauer (1751-1829) · Public domain

Charlotte Corday

Charlotte Corday is a French revolutionary who assassinated Jean-Paul Marat, a leader of the Jacobin faction during the French Revolution.
Charlotte Corday in other rankings
- Position 8 of 10 in Most famous assassin
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Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain

Ching Shih

Ching Shih herself

Ching Shih is a Chinese pirate who commanded a fleet of hundreds of ships and thousands of men. She was known for her ruthlessness and successful raids on coastal towns.
Ching Shih was a renowned pirate who terrorized the seas during the early 19th century. She was one of the most successful pirates in history, commanding a fleet of hundreds of ships and thousands of pirates.

Name: Ching Shih

Years Active: 1801-1810

Territory: South China Sea

Fleet Size: Hundreds of ships

Crew Size: Thousands of pirates
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Wolfgang Sauber · CC BY-SA 3.0

Belle Starr

Belle Starr - an American outlaw who was known as the "Bandit Queen" of the Old West. She was involved in horse theft, bootlegging, and robbery.
Belle Starr in other rankings
- Position 2 of 10 in Most famous female gunslinger
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Metro Dade Police Department · Public domain

Griselda Blanco

Griselda Blanco is a Colombian drug lord known as the "Cocaine Godmother" who was responsible for many murders and drug trafficking operations in the United States.
Griselda Blanco in other rankings
- Position 8 of 10 in Most famous cartel leader
- Position 10 of 10 in Most famous hitman
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Florida Department of Corrections · Public domain

Aileen Wuornos

Aileen Wuornos

Aileen Wuornos is an American serial killer who was convicted of killing seven men in Florida in the late 1980s. She claimed that her victims had raped or attempted to rape her.
Aileen Wuornos was an American serial killer who was active from 1989 to 1990. She targeted and murdered seven men, most of whom she claimed had either raped or attempted to rape her. Wuornos became one of the most infamous female serial killers in history.

Birth Date: February 29, 1956

Death Date: October 9, 2002

Number of Victims: 7

Method of Killing: Firearms

Motivation: Claims of self-defense against rape or attempted rape
Aileen Wuornos in other rankings
- Position 5 of 10 in Most intriguing serial killer
- Position 9 of 10 in Most popular serial killer in America
- Position 10 of 10 in Most famous jewel thief
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Irma Grese

Irma Grese is a Nazi concentration camp guard known as the "Hyena of Auschwitz". She was responsible for the torture and murder of prisoners during World War II.
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Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain

Lizzie Borden

Lizzie Borden - an American woman who was accused and acquitted of the axe murders of her father and stepmother in 1892. The case remains unsolved to this day.
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Mary Surratt

Mary Surratt - an American woman who was convicted of conspiring to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln and hanged in 1865. She was the first woman executed by the United States federal government.
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Student of Redondo Union High School · Public domain

Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme

Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme - an American member of the Manson Family who attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975. She was sentenced to life in prison but was released on parole in 2009.

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This is a community-based ranking of the most famous female assassin. We do our best to provide fair voting, but it is not intended to be exhaustive. So if you notice something or assassin is missing, feel free to help improve the ranking!

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More information on most famous female assassin

Assassins have been a part of history for centuries, and while many of them have been men, there have been several female assassins who have made a name for themselves. These women have existed in various cultures and time periods, and their stories have often been shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Some of the most famous female assassins include Mata Hari, who was executed for espionage during World War I, and Charlotte Corday, who assassinated French revolutionary leader Jean-Paul Marat. Other notable female assassins include the infamous Russian spy and assassin, Elizabeth Báthory, and the Chinese assassin, Shi Jianqiao, who avenged her father's death by killing his murderer. Today, female assassins continue to capture our imagination and inspire us with their strength, courage, and cunning.