Which English feminist part of the intellectual circle with Judith Drake in the 17th century was known as "the first English feminist"?
Mary Astell Mary Astell (Newcastle upon Tyne, 12 November 1666 – London, 11 May 1731) was an English feminist writer and rhetorician. Her advocacy of equal educational opportunities for women has earned her the title "the first English feminist."
Constance Maynard Constance Louisa Maynard (9 February 1849 – 26 March 1935) was the first principal of Westfield College (1882–1913) and a pioneer of women’s education. She was the first woman to read Moral Sciences (philosophy) at the University of Cambridge.