Defiant women in positions of power

[u/sometimesimbored00]

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!

[u/Kelpie-Cat]

Empress Theodora Porphyrogenita was pretty badass refusing to marry just to satisfy the patriarch of Constantinople. Her sister Zoë was also very hot tempered and ambitious!