Anne d’Alençon
French noblewoman known for her strong political and religious convictions, especially as a supporter of the Protestant Reformation.
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Margrethe II of Denmark
In 1972, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark ascended the throne, becoming the first Queen of Denmark since 1412.
Faizunnesa Choudhurani
Influential Bangladeshi Zamindar (ruler) celebrated for her pioneering work advocating for female education and addressing other social issues in South Asia.
Zoë Porphyrogenita
Byzantine Empress renowned for her colorful reign.
Margaret Paleologa
Marquise of Montferrat in northern Italy
Ageltrude
Empress and Queen of Italy in the late 800s
Narchat
Moksha Queen who ruled over the land of Moxel in the 1200s
Agnes of Burgundy
Duchess of Aquitaine and a significant historical figure in medieval Europe
Maria of Jever
The last ruler of the Lordship of Jever from the Wiemken family. She reigned from 1517 until her death on February 20, 1575.
Kittur Chennamma
Indian queen of Kittur in present-day Karnataka who led an armed resistance against the British East India Company to maintain control over her dominion.