From pharaohs to empresses: 10 women rulers in history

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Nov 3 · 2026

8 min   Discover   From pharaohs to empresses: 10 women rulers in history     Just by opening a history book, we can see that the overwhelming majority of rulers and kings across the centuries have been men. Despite women repeatedly proving their talent for politics, diplomacy, and leadership, inheritance laws, societal prejudices, and cultural traditions have favored men as leaders. But once in a while, those same rules and traditions played out in favor of a woman, giving her the chance to show what the "fairer sex" can do if given the opportunity. Here are 10 women who ruled empires and kingdoms on their own right.   Read Full Article

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