Empress of France, she contributed largely to the brilliancy of the imperial régime, and when the end came, she was one of the very few who showed calmness and courage in face of the rising tide of revolution. The empress acted three times as regent during the absence of the emperor, and she was generally consulted on important questions, usually urging the bolder course of action.
Queen of Spain. In 1640 when Catalonia revolted and Portugal separated from Spain, the queen appealed in person to the Castilians, and succeeded within a few weeks in raising an army of 50,000 men.
Te Arikinui, Dame Te Atairangikaahu was the first woman chosen to lead the Kīngitanga (the Māori king movement). She served as Māori queen for over 40 years, the longest reign of any Māori monarch.
Briton queen who fought the Romans
Queen of England, mother of Queen Mary I
Prominent member of the often-controversial Borgia family.
Founder of Queen’s College, Oxford
Duchess of Brittany and queen of France
Countess of Montfort, who defended against a seige
Empress Dowager, the most famous woman in Chinese history