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This stubborn empress led her native Ethiopia to do the unthinkable - defeat one of the major European powers in war.
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In which I finally have some time to sit down and hand out prizes for corrections - with updated art! Corrections and thanks are laid out for Wu Zetian, Ching Shih, Gudit, Isabel Godin, Mata Hari, Mai Bhago, and Vasilisa Vasilyevna.
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This all-female civilian volunteer unit of the WW2 Soviet military overcame a lack of training, equipment, and faith to pull off one of the greatest underdog feats in human history and in so doing become Germany's worst nightmare.
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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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When a monster demanded teenage girl sacrifice, Li Chi saved herself, and was crowned princess for her troubles.
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When her kid was stolen from her, this ex-slave successfully sued to get him back; she then went on to become a forceful speaker for abolition across the United States.
Sermerssuaq
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Anacaona
When Columbus and his crew ravaged her land, this native Haitian poet gave all to keep the peace.
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