More information can be found at the following links: http://ai.eecs.umich.edu/people/conwa... (Lynn Conway's "Successful Transmen" site) or here: http://www.computerconsultingservices... (the ftmi-linked page on ftm contributions to society throughout history) Disclaimer: For many of the historical examples listed (particularly those who fought as soldiers), it can be difficult to determine whether they were truly men with (what we would now call) transsexualism, or whether they were women intentionally disguising themselves for career, adventure, or romance. Please conduct your own further research if you want to know more about any individual listed here.