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Rebecca Lukens
First her father died. Then her sons. Then her husband. Pregnant, saddled with debt, a failing company, and an overbearing mother, Rebecca Lukens rolled up her sleeves and showed the world what she was made of: iron.
Carolina Maria de Jesus
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The greatest ruler of Yemeni history, she defeated her numerous foes to usher the country into its golden age.