Who were/are the most powerful women in history?

Also known as Um Khalil, she was initially sold as a slave for Nejm el-Din, an Egyptian prince. She gave him a son, Khalil, hence the alias, and he married her not too late after. She helped him defeat his enemies and seize the throne from his half-brother, Seif el-Din, who did nothing but drink and mess around. read more

Eleanor was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in Europe and the world during the High Middle Ages. Eleanor inherited the Duchy of Aquitaine and Poitiers after her father’s death when she was only 15. read more

A number of powerful women have shaped the course of history with their intelligence, strength, passion, and leadership qualities. They have challenged the status quo, made lasting reforms, and many have presided over their countries for decades, ushering in prosperity and cultural revolutions. read more

Eleanor of Aquitaine was a Queen consort of France and England. She was one of the most powerful and wealthy women in western Europe during the High Middle Ages. She led armies several times in her life and was a leader of the Second Crusade. She outlived all her children except for John, King of England and Eleanor of England, Queen of Castile. 6. read more