7. Hua Mulan (1368-1644)
Legendary figure from ancient China who was originally described in a Chinese poem known
as the Ballad of Mulan . In the poem, Hua Mulan takes her aged father's place in the army. She fought for 12 years and gained
high merit, but she refused any reward and retired to her hometown instead.
The historical setting of Hua Mulan is uncertain. The earliest
accounts of the legend state that she lived during the Northern Wei dynasty (386�534).The Hua Mulan crater on Venus is
named after her.
