Ban Zhao () (ca. 35–100) was the first female Chinese historian. She was the daughter of the famous historian Ban Biao and sister of the general Ban Chou and of Ban Gu the author of the history of the Former Han Dynasty, a book known in modern times as the Hanshu (漢書, or The Book of Han). She completed his book as he was imprisoned and executed in 92 because of his association with the family of Empress Dowager Dou . It was said her works could have filled 16 volumes.

Ban Zhao wrote the Lessons for Women.

Ban Zhao crater on Venus is named after her.

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