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Somalia's ballsiest queen, she took power from men either figuratively or literally - by ordering much of the gender castrated.…
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Gracia Mendes Nasi
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Ka'ahumanu
United Hawaii under one rule, abolished ancient taboos, and led negotiations with the fledgling United States.
Pailadzo Captanian
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