16 women and female historical figures who were also puzzlers

These are just a few more examples of female celebrities and historical figures who were known for their love of puzzles. Whether it's crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, or other types of puzzles, these women found a way to incorporate puzzles into their daily lives and routines. It's a testament to how puzzles can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life and interests.

  1. Florence Nightingale (1820-1910): A British social reformer and statistician, who was also known for her love of puzzles, particularly crosswords. She used puzzles as a way to improve her mental agility and as a form of entertainment during her long hours of work.
  2. Agatha Christie (1890-1976): a British crime novelist, playwright, and short-story writer, who is widely considered to be the greatest mystery writer of all time. She was known for her love of puzzles and was a master at creating intricate plots that kept readers guessing until the very end.
  3. Queen Elizabeth II (1926-): The current queen of England, she is also known for her love of puzzles. She has been seen with crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles, it's said that she is an avid solver of cryptograms.
  4. Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020): An Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in 2020, who was also known for her love of puzzles. She would often spend her free time solving crossword puzzles, which she said helped her to relax and stay mentally sharp.
  5. J.K. Rowling (1965- ): a British author, philanthropist, film producer, television producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for writing the Harry Potter fantasy series and known for her love of crosswords and word puzzles.
  6. Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993): A British actress and humanitarian, who was known for her love of crossword puzzles. She would often spend hours working on them, and it was said that she found them to be a great way to relax and unwind.
  7. Oprah Winfrey (1954- ): An American television host, producer, actress, author, and philanthropist, who has a passion for puzzles. She has been known to work on crosswords and Sudoku puzzles during her free time and has mentioned how she finds puzzles to be mentally stimulating and helpful in keeping her sharp.
  8. Queen Victoria (1819-1901): Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until 1901. She enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, and it was said that she would spend hours working on them, both as a form of entertainment and to keep her mind sharp.
  9. Lucille Ball (1911-1989): An American actress, comedian, model, entertainment studio executive and producer. She was known for her love of jigsaw puzzles, and would often spend her free time working on them, enjoying the challenge and mental stimulation they provided.
  10. Martha Stewart (1941- ): An American retail executive businesswoman, writer, television personality, and former model. She has a passion for puzzles, especially crosswords and Sudoku, she uses them to relax and keep her mind sharp.
  11. Susan Polgar (1969- ): A Hungarian-American chess player, and chess teacher and promoter, who is a four-time Women's World Chess Champion. She is also known for her love of puzzles and is considered to be an expert in solving the Rubik's cube.
  12. Grace Kelly (1929-1982): An American actress and later Princess of Monaco, known for her beauty, elegance and her love of jigsaw puzzles. She was often seen working on puzzles in her free time and even had a room in her palace dedicated to puzzle-solving.
  13. Barbara Bush (1925-2018): An American political figure, former First Lady of the United States and was also known for her love of jigsaw puzzles. She would often spend her free time working on puzzles, and it was even said that she would often work on them while on the phone.
  14. Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000): An Austrian-American actress and inventor, who was also known for her love of puzzles. She was said to be an expert at solving crosswords and enjoyed spending her free time working on them.
  15. Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603): Queen of England from 1558 to 1603, known for her intelligence and political acumen. She was also known to have a love of puzzles and word games and was said to have kept a collection of puzzles with her at all times.
  16. Queen Victoria (1819-1901): Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 to 1901, She was also known to have a love of puzzles and was often seen working on jigsaw puzzles, she would often spend her free time working on puzzles and also gifted puzzle to friends and family as a token of her affection.

It's worth noting that this is a small list of examples, but there are many more female celebrities and historical figures that have a love for puzzles and who have incorporated it into their daily lives and routines. From solving crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, and more, puzzles have been a source of entertainment, stress relief and mental sharpness for many of them.

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