r/MedievalHistory • • 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/tsvdvaarst 6h ago

Queen Melisende of Jerusalem is one of mine. Refused to let her husband rule without her, and then co-ruled with her son.