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Rulers, Queens, Heads of State

Female heads of state: queens, empresses, pharaohs, presidents and prime ministers. Articles and links from Jone Johnson Lewis, About Women's History Guide.

Queen Isabella

Which Queen Isabella are you looking for? Here is information on nine queens named Isabella, including the most famous, Isabella I of Spain known as Isabella of Castille and Aragon.

Powerful Women Rulers You Should Know

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

Women Rulers of England and Great Britain

England and Great Britain have had a few reigning queens when the crown had no male heirs (Great Britain still has primogeniture -- inheritance by the oldest son takes precedence over any daughters). These women rulers include some of the best-known, longest-reigning and culturally most successful rulers in British history.

Queen Isabella

Which Queen Isabella are you looking for? Here is information on nine queens named Isabella, including the most famous, Isabella I of Spain known as Isabella of Castille and Aragon.

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