Shajar al-Durr (1220s?-1257) King-ransoming Sultan Muslim sultan who took the throne, defeated Louis IX in battle, ransomed him back to France for 30% of their GDP --- and did it all in secret.
Osh-Tisch (1854-1929) Princess of Two Spirits The last Crow nation baté (Two Spirit mystic) in history, she earned her name -- which means "Finds Them and Kills Them" -- by tirelessly fighting to preserve her way of life.
Ida B. Wells (1862-1931) Princess of the Press One of the first anti-lynching advocates, she risked her life for decades to report on the truth when nobody would believe her.
July 12, 2014 in Corrections Nog Prize #1 In which I start the tradition of heralding people smarter than I am -- this time for catching something about Fredegund's entry!
Elisabeth Bathory (1560-1614) The Blood Countess Possibly the most prolific female serial killer in history, a primary inspiration for Dracula, one of the most reviled women in history, and, I argue, innocent.
Petra Herrera (late 1800s?-early 1900s) Soldadera Princess Mexican revolutionary who bombed bridges, led hundreds of women into battle, and was instrumental in turning the tide of the war for the revolutionaries.
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