History’s 10 Most Ruthless Queens and Brutal Rulers

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When most people picture a dictator, the first thought that comes to mind is usually of a strongman in military regalia. Seldom does one picture a dictator as a woman, and for good reason. There really hasn’t been a female dictator in the modern sense of the word, but that doesn’t mean that powerful women throughout history have never ruled with an iron fist. In fact, some of the most famous queens and female rulers in history have committed cruelties on par with their male counterparts.

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