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Collection: Politicians

Sayyida al-Hurra (1482-1562)
The Pirate Queen of Morocco
Indomitable pirate queen who ran Morocco and ruined Portuguese trade.
Ka’ahumanu (c.1768-1832)
Hawaii's Queen of Controversy
United Hawaii under one rule, abolished ancient taboos, and led negotiations with the fledgling United States.
Tin Hinan (325-450)
The Queen Who Put Men in Veils
The greatest leader of the nomadic Tuareg tribe of northern Africa, who put their men in veils and let their women run the show.
Grace O’Malley (1530-1603)
Ireland's Pirate Queen
Irish pirate queen who led decades of rebellions against England, met face-to-face with Elizabeth I, and got official license to continue her piracy.
Andamana (14th century)
The Lady Who Laid Down the Law
Indigenous lawmaker who united warring tribes under a unified code of laws that she made herself.
Kurmanjan Datka (1811-1907)
The Tsarina Who Kept the Peace
A clever woman who rose from obscurity to become a political force, playing nations against each other to protect her people.
Moremi Ajasoro (12th century)
Spy Queen of the Yoruba
When a neighboring tribe threatened the Yoruba, this queen went undercover as a spy to find their weakness.
Te Puea Herangi (1883-1952)
The Reluctant Maori Royal
The reluctant royal who became the Maori's greatest leader.
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