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When her husband was unjustly executed, this French noblewoman-turned-pirate became the terror of France.
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Charlotte Badger
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Alfhild
Viking princess who decided she'd rather be a pirate than get married.
Grace O'Malley
Irish pirate queen who led decades of rebellions against England, met face-to-face with Elizabeth I, and got official license to…
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Shajar al-Durr
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.
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Loud, proud, uncompromising: this bold politician helped bring about Title IX, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Equal Rights Amendment - as well as much more.
Juleidah
When her father decided to marry her, this leather-clad princess embarked on one of the most bonkers Cinderella tales ever told.
Sarah Biffin
Born without arms or legs, this artist learned to write, sew, and paint with her mouth - and came to work for kings and queens.
Wu Zetian
The only female emperor of China in history, her ruthless rise to power makes Game of Thrones look like a day at the beach.
Christine de Pizan
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Riina
When flying cannibal ghosts kidnapped two women, there was no man that could save them. But there was a woman.
Pingyang
This unlikely heroine created her own Woman's Army of 70,000 soldiers through good manners and political savvy - and then used it to overthrow one of China's greatest douchebags.
Katie Sandwina
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Jane Dieulafoy
A phenomenally successful archaeologist who became a fashion icon for wearing men's clothing.