Matilda of Tuscany
Matilda of Canossa, the Countess of Tuscany (r. 1055-1115) and Vice-Queen of Italy (r. 1111-1115), was the final head of the noble House of Canossa
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Mawiyya
Mavia (r. c. 375-c. 425 CE) was a warrior-queen of the semi-nomadic Tanukhid Arab tribe of Syria and Jordan who led a successful insurrection against Rome in 378 CE.
Jigonhsasee
According to Iroquois lore, Jigonhsasee (Jikonhsaseh, Jikonsase) was integral to the origins of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy dated to either the 12th or 15th century.
Kubaba
Kubaba, according to the Sumerian King List (circa 2112 – circa 2004 BCE), was a tavern keeper (alewife) before becoming Queen of Kish.
Nefertari
In the 19th Dynasty, Nefertari (c. 1255 BCE) was the queen of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BCE) and was equally influential during his administration.
Kahina
7th century CE Berber (Imazighen) warrior-queen and seer who led her people against the Arab Invasion of North Africa
Amanikhatashan
First century CE queen of Meroe
Amantitere
First century CE queen of Meroe
Maleqorobar
200s CE queen of Meroe
Lahideamani
200s CE queen of Meroe