30. Eleanor Roosevelt
As a young girl desperate for her parents’ attention, Eleanor Roosevelt would probably have never imagined herself as one of the most beautiful people in history. Many people today may only know her as the former First Lady of President Franklin D Roosevelt. Nevertheless, Eleanor accomplished many things in her own right. Following her own difficult childhood in which she could not find acceptance, she became a champion for the poor and dispossessed. In the aftermath of the conflict in Europe, Eleanor Roosevelt championed refugees. She helped craft the policies of the United Nations regarding their rights. Her contributions to human rights were so significant that she became known as the First Lady of the World.