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Collection: Mothers

Yennenga (early 12th century)
The Warrior Princess Who Just Wanted to Have Kids
An unbeatable warrior princess who just wanted to have kids – and founded a new nation in her quest to do so.
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.
Te Puea Herangi (1883-1952)
The Reluctant Maori Royal
The reluctant royal who became the Maori's greatest leader.
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