Queen Nzinga
Queen Nzinga was a 17th-century ruler of the African kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba, located in present-day Angola. She is renowned for her military leadership, diplomatic acumen, and resistance to...
Tagged: Women in history
Who were the Trưng Sisters? – History, Facts and Major Accomplishments
The Trưng Sisters, known in Vietnamese as Hai Bà Trưng, stand as iconic figures in Vietnamese history. Born around 14 AD and leading up to their demise circa 43 AD,...
Who was Queen Seondeok of Silla?
Queen Seondeok (c. 580 or 610 – 647 CE) was the first female monarch of Silla, one of Korea’s Three Kingdoms, ruling from 632 to 647 CE. Celebrated for her intelligence...
Cleophis: The Assacani Queen who fought against Alexander the Great
Cleophis, known in Sanskrit as Kripa, was a prominent queen of the Assacani people. She played a crucial role during Alexander the Great‘s invasion in 326 BCE. As the mother...
Yaa Asantewaa: The Asante Warrior Queen who fought against British colonial rule
Nana Yaa Asantewaa was a prominent queen of the Ashanti Empire of the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana). Her immense contributions to the fight for independence of the Ashanti Confederacy proved...
