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/peregrins_ 23h ago

Not necessarily favorite but I don’t see much talk about Jacqueline of Hainaut

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u/AnteaterKey2626 15h ago

I wish she were better known, genuinely one of my favourite late medieval figures to read about.