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Emily Hahn
Random Princesses
Anacaona
When Columbus and his crew ravaged her land, this native Haitian poet gave all to keep the peace.
Angela Jimenez
Tomboy, daughter, spy, soldier, foster mom, innkeeper, gold miner, nurse, activist; veteran: Angela Jimenez doesn't need a movie so much as a mini-series.
Li Chi
When a monster demanded teenage girl sacrifice, Li Chi saved herself, and was crowned princess for her troubles.
Alfhild
Viking princess who decided she'd rather be a pirate than get married.
Laskarina Bouboulina
Born in a prison cell, this revolutionary financed and led a large chunk of Greece's navy to victory in their fight for independence.
Arwa al-Sulayhi
The greatest ruler of Yemeni history, she defeated her numerous foes to usher the country into its golden age.
Timoclea
When a soldier raped her, this woman tossed him in a well and threw rocks at him until he died.
Olga of Kiev
Brutal princess-turned-Christian saint who burnt down enemy towns using pigeons.
Taytu Betul
This stubborn empress led her native Ethiopia to do the unthinkable - defeat one of the major European powers in war.
Gracia Mendes Nasi
Jewish businesswoman who saved thousands of Jews from the Inquisition by smuggling them out of the country.