Mary Astell

English feminist writer and rhetorician. Also known as "the first English feminist."

[Mary Astell @MaryAstell_]

Today I established a place of retreat where women can study and enjoy each other’s company, a place where they could stay temporarily.

[Mary Astell @MaryAstell_]

Just published my new book, "Reflections Upon Marriage" Go check it out! #marriageprobz #husbandsrule (1700)

[Mary Astell @MaryAstell_]

I started a charity school for the daughters of pensioners in the Royal Hospital in Chelsea. I found a suitable site and raised funds.(1647)

[Maria Winkelmann @winkelmannP4]

Can't wait to start working as an assistant to my husband, Gottfried Kirch. So ready to start practicing astronomy!! #CoupleGoals (1692)

[Maria Winkelmann @winkelmannP4]

Discovered a comet today! #ContributingtoAstronomy (1702)

[Mary Astell @MaryAstell_]

@winkelmannP4 #couplegoalsforlife

[Mary Astell @MaryAstell_]

I just wrote my book, "the letters concerning the love of god" 1695