Women Rulers of the Ancient World

Women rulers became more common in the 19th century.

Women rulers became more common in the 17th and first half of the 18th centuries, the Early Modern period.

Women rulers became more common in the 18th century.

Women rulers became more common in the 17th and first half of the 18th centuries, the Early Modern period.

Powerful Women Rulers Everyone Should Know

Every person who wants to be literate in history should know about these powerful women rulers -- queens, pharaohs, empresses.

Women who ruled in medieval and renaissance times - queens, empresses, and others. Find biographies, etexts, some pictures, and links to even more resources for women rulers around the world.

Medieval Queens, Empresses, and Women Rulers

An extensive list of some of the most powerful women in the ancient (and classical) world.