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After years of neglect and abuse from her husband, this queen raised an army and took over England for herself.
Olympias of Macedon
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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.
Matilda of Tuscany
Fiery defender of the pope who made kings kneel before her.
Anne Hutchinson
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After escaping from a convent, this swashbuckler had the strength to chase her dreams: which were apparently to drink, fight, and womanize.