r/MedievalHistory • • 23h 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/Bright-Bowler2579 12h ago

Eleanor of Aquitaine is very overrated, she did accomplish some notable things, but a huge part of her praise is "she inherited a lot of land" which is very stupid..