Women Rulers of the 19th Century

1. Alexandra of Denmark (4)
2. Carlota of Mexico (8)
3. Lili'uokalani (4)
4. Queen Victoria (16)
5. Politics 1865-1900
6. Nineteenth Century
7. Queens, Empresses and Fe...

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.

Empress Cixi
Empress Cixi or Tz'u-hsi or Hsiao-ch'in -- a profile of the last Dowager Empress of China, one of the most powerful women in the world in her own time -- or, perhaps, in all of history.

Empress Cixi Picture Gallery
Find photographs and portraits of the Dowager Empress of China, Cixi or Tz'u Hsi.

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.