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Collection: Queens of the Underworld

Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine (1881-1964 and 1900-1970)

The Queens of the Sydney Underworld

America had Al Capone. Sydney had Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine - who *hated* each other.

Stephanie St. Clair (1897-1969)

Harlem's Queen of Numbers

This audacious black gangster fought the Italian mob for control of Harlem and won, taunting them in full-page newspaper ads as she went.

Sonya Golden Hand (1846ish - 1902ish CE)

Russia's Princess of Crime

Russia's greatest female thief was so slippery that even once she was re-captured after escaping from a Siberian prison, nobody was totally sure it was her.

Phoolan Devi (1963-2001)

The Bandit Queen Who Joined Parliament

This "untouchable" woman ended decades of abuse by starting a bandit gang and avenging the lower castes. After some time in prison, she got out, ran for parliament, and won.

Moll Cutpurse (1582-1659)

London's Queen of Thieves

Cross-dressing Queen of Thieves who flouted social norms and had plays written about her.