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Razia Sultan

June 2, 2016

Razia Sultan, also known as Razia Sultana, and by her regnal name Jalâlat-ud-Dîn Raziyâ, was the only woman to rule …

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Hojo Masako

November 14, 2014

Hojo Masako was born in 1157 in Japan. She was the wife of the first shogun, or military commander. When …

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Gao

October 19, 2014

Gao was born circa 695 CE in China during the Tang Dynasty. Her first name is unknown. Not much is …

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Li Xiu

September 26, 2014

Li Xiu was a Chinese governor and battle strategist who was born circa 285 CE in the Gansu Province. Other …

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Yamamoto Yaeko

July 20, 2014

Yamamoto Yaeko lived from 1845 to 1932 in Japan. Her father was Yamamoto Gonpachi, a samurai warrior who was one …

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Trieu Thi Trinh

June 30, 2014

Lady Trieu was a Vietnamese revolutionary who lived from 225—248 CE. In the vein of the Trung sisters, Lady Trieu …

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Jingu Kogo

June 26, 2014

Jingu Kogo, or Empress Consort Jingu, was believed to have ruled Japan in the late 100s and early 200s CE …

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Liang Hongyu

June 15, 2014

Liang Hongyu (1102—1135 CE) was a Chinese commander and general during the Song Dynasty and the Jin-Song Wars. Her father, …

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Wu Zetian

June 12, 2014

Wu Zetian (625 CE — 705 CE) was the only empress regnant to ever rule China. She was born to …

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Nakano Takeko

June 10, 2014

Nakano Takeko, Nakano is the family name, was a female samurai warrior who lived from 1847—1868 CE. She was born in …

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