Women Rulers of the 19th Century
Queens and other female rulers of the 19th century - biographies and other resources on this site and on the Net.
- Queen Alexandra (4)
- Carlota of Mexico (8)
- Lili'uokalani (5)
- Queen Victoria (16)
- Politics 1865-1900
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Women Rulers of the Nineteenth Century
In the 19th century, as parts of the world saw democratic revolutions, there were a few powerful women rulers who made a difference in world history.
Cixi
Cixi or Tz'u-hsi or Hsiao-ch'in -- a profile of the last Dowager Empress of China. However you spell her name, she was one of the most powerful women in the world in her own time -- or, perhaps, in all of history.
Isabella II of Spain
On this site: the Queen of Spain whose marriages and rule kicked off several wars in Spain.
Two Years in the Forbidden City
First published in 1911, this book is by Princess Der Ling, First Lady-in-Waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi, and is an account of royal life in early 20th century China.
Women in Power 1800-1840
A list, illustrated with short descriptions, of royal women who have been heads of state in the covered time period. Includes those who have ruled in their own right and those who have ruled as regents for others.
Women in Power 1840-1870
A list, illustrated with short descriptions, of royal women who have been heads of state in the covered time period. Includes those who have ruled in their own right and those who have ruled as regents for others.
Women in Power 1870-1900
A list, illustrated with short descriptions, of royal women who have been heads of state in the covered time period. Includes those who have ruled in their own right and those who have ruled as regents for others.