Some historians think the beautiful, but wicked, Aelfthryth (c.945-1000) was the first queen of England, while others believe Matilda (c.1102-1167), the daughter of King Henry I, was the first female monarch. read more
Henry II, King of England, Duke of Normandy and of Aquitaine and Count of Anjou. The first undisputed Queen Regnant of England (that is, a queen ruling in her own right) was not until Mary I, daughter of Henry VIII and better known as Bloody Mary. That is, of course, if we discount Matilda. read more
Although crowned King of England, Richard spent all but 6 months of his reign abroad, preferring to use the taxes from his kingdom to fund his various armies and military ventures. He was the leading Christian commander during the Third Crusade. read more