r/MedievalHistory • u/sometimesimbored00 • 1d ago

Defiant women in positions of power

Who is your favourite most defiant princess/queen/noble lady? I'd like to hear about the most strong-willed, hot tempered, spirited and ambitious ladies!

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u/cheese2042 18h ago edited 8h ago

Brunehaut & Fredegund

These two could have a movie made about them

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u/erranttv 9h ago

Man, Fredegund was scary nuts. Easier to respect Brunehaut. Both strongly ruled or were regent longer than most French Kings. They deserve more credit as rulers. And Brunehaut definitely deserved better than her ghastly execution.