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boleynecklace · 2 months

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She was beloved by every- one—from the mightiest of diplomats to the lowliest of subjects. During her 17 years as queen, Elizabeth of York was exactly the consort needed by England to help end the ugly, internecine Wars of the Roses. Sometimes, a gracious personality far outweighs the power of the potentate. Elizabeth of York was such a queen. ⎯ Elizabeth of York: Queenship and Power, Arlene Okerlund

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whencyclopedia · 1 year

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HAPPY International Women's Day!

Here are some strong, inspirational women from history!

#International Womens Day #Womens History Month #Historical Women #History #World History Encyclopedia

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nickysfacts · 7 months

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The feminine urge to program computers and write algorithms!

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cucullas · 4 months

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Favorite list of royal women | Regnant queens (who crowed herself queen without her husbands)

Been a queen regnant is not always easy specially when you are married but mor common than one would think. Here four of my favorite queen that were married and despite what society, and often the husband himself, thought decided that her lands by heritage or conquest were only hers to rule.

i. [1081-1116] Called The Reckless, Urraca was one of the most powerful reigning Queens of her time having inherithed the kingdom of León. Upon the death of her first husband she was convinced to marry Alfonso of Aragon the most successful warrior king of the Iberian Peninsula. It went horribly wrong. Personalities clashed and Alfonso emprisoned Urraca at one point. With Galicia rebelling and the Almoravides menace the spouses still went to war againts each other. Finally they separate and while Urraca still has a long way ahead and could keep most of her lands for herself.

ii. [1697-1731] Louise Hyppolite was at her time of birth the last Grimaldi. Monaco was under French control and it was decided that man from the French King family will be Louise’s husband and rule along with her. She was married and had to leave her land with her husband. Described as shy and submissive she did not enjoy her time at Versailles. When her father was ill she came back alone to Monaco and when he died she crowned herself Princess of Monaco with the people enthusiastic support naming her firstborn heir. There is no much her husband could do and though she ruled fr a short time she did it as the sole Princess.

iii. [1717-1780] Maria Theresia’s father Emperor Charles VI of the Roman Empire, did not prepared her to rule as he was convinced that her husband would rule for her. However, she had other plans and when her father died Maria Theresa, a 23 years old set to stablish her right as a moanrch against Prussia and most of Europe. She manage to gain ruling experience and be a monarch for 40 years. Though she deeply loved her husband she did not let him rule in her name and even refused to kneel in front of him when he was elected Holy Roman Emperor as she was of highest ruler. She was Sovereign of Hungary and Bohemia and Archduchess of Austria on her own right her husband being the consort.

iv. [1583-1663] Njinga was Queen of Ndongo after her father and brother. At the time with the Portuguese slave trade Njinga became a symbol of resistance to the Europeans. In order to gain power in the center of the region she married an Imbangala leader and learned the techniques and strategies of his people. However when she set to conquer the kingdom of Matamba and ruled there as the Queen as Matamba had tradition of female rulers. As she gained influence she was recognized as one of the great queens of the region at the time.

#historical women #women in history #maria theresia #njinga of ndongo and matamba #urraca of leon #louise hyppolite of monaco #maria theresa of austria #history

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1920sitgirl · 1 year

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Albina Mali-Hočevar, born in Vinica on the 25th of September 1925 Albina was a Slovenian resistance fighter who fought for the liberation of Yugoslavia during World War Two (photo c1945)

After Germany invaded Yugoslavia in 1941 Albina joined the people’s liberation movement at just 16, though she was originally chosen to be a nurse Albina fought in multiple battles, she ended up wounded twice when she was 17 and went on to be wounded again three days after her 18th birthday because of a exploding mine. Albina continued fighting and working till the end of the war as a nurse (suspected to have even worked as a flying nurse) and lived until she was 75yrs old.

Some years later she was recognised for her bravery and was awarded the Yugoslavian Order of the partisan star, 3rd class.

Said in accounts of Albina while she worked as a nurse:

"The nurse Alina always paid more attention to the wounded than to herself"

"She knew neither fear nor exhaustion while there were wounded [partisans] to be taken care of”

#talking history #Albina Mali-Hočevar #world war two #the second world war #ww2 #wwii #war history #women in history #historical women

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palaceoftears · 9 months

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Just your typical prototype

- No Doubt, "Just a Girl"

#here i am again hoping tumblr will post this #i had cool tags but i forgot #katherine howard #catherine howard #my edits #graphics #graphic edit #lynne frederick #henry viii and his six wives #1972 #perioddramaedit #period drama #historical women #filter by crownedfilters on ig #textures on second graphic via lauratextures

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angie-massei · 8 months

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I think I’ll make more of them. These were all in my diploma about women in history.

1. Marie Casimire Louise de La Grange d'Arquien

2. Livia Drusilla/Iulia Augusta

3. Empress Theodora

4. Queen Tiye

5. Regelinda

(I’ll probably make a post about every one of them but yeah)

#the drawings are from 2022 so quite old #i’d draw them differently now #women in history #historical women #diploma #my art #empress theodora #theodora #regelinda #regelindis #livia drusilla #iulia augusta #marie casimire #maria kazimiera

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thetudorslovers · 1 year

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Antoinette's most infamous beauty practice was cleansing with Eau Cosmetique de Pigeon, which, yes, was crafted using the bird itself. According to The Toilette of Health, Beauty, and Fashion, the recipe, popularized by Danish women, included the juice of water lilies, melons, cucumbers, and lemons, as well as the crumbs of French rolls, white whine, and stewed pigeons among other curiosities. After washing up with the concoction, she'd tone her skin with her choice astringent, Eau des Charmes, made of "drops exuded by grapevines in May." Finally, her signature face mask (which is still popular in France today) for a fresh, glowing complexion was made from two teaspoons of circulation-stimulating cognac, 1/3 cup of cell-renewing dry milk powder, brightening lemon juice, and one egg white.

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roricomics · 1 year

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As if I didn't love @wearewatcher's Puppet History enough, this season they've already highlighted three super-interesting historical subjects from my big 'ol list of historical women. I love it!

Y'all should check out Puppet History on the We Are Watcher YouTube :D

#puppet history #we are watcher #shane madej #trung sisters #bessie coleman #Lady Trieu #historical women

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ariadnethedragon · 1 year

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LAURA BERLIN as EMMA OF NORMANDY

Vikings: Valhalla (2022-)

Emma of Normandy (c. 984 – 6 March 1052) was a Norman-born noblewoman, daughter of the Norman ruler Richard the Fearless and Gunnora, Duchess of Normandy. She became the English, Danish, and Norwegian queen through her marriages to the Anglo-Saxon king Æthelred the Unready and the Danish prince Cnut the Great.

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katharinepar · 1 year

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24 October 1537: Death of Queen Jane Seymour.

‘[Jane] had lingered throughout the day, gradually slipping away. This time there was no respite. We have no record of Henry’s visiting his dying wife but would not expect to find one. It was not the custom, and in any case, the king was always afraid of sickness, even in those he loved. Much though he had adored Anne [Boleyn], he had stayed miles away from her as she had burned with the sweat. So, like everyone else, he had waited as the hours slowly passed and Queen Jane’s strength ebbed, her chances of survival diminishing. Norfolk, worried about how Henry would react to the news that all were dreading, had scribbled a hurried note to Cromwell, begging him to return to Hampton Court instantly. The duke had written at 8 p.m. that evening, hoping that the minister could make it back by early morning on the following day. He was sure that Queen Jane would be dead by then, but Cromwell would be needed “to comfort our good master.” There was “no likelihood” that the queen could recover, Norfolk had said, signing the missive as from “the hand of your sorrowful friend.”

And Norfolk had been right. The queen had not recovered. She had been beyond the desperate efforts of Dr. Butts and Dr. Owen and the prayers offered up on her behalf. With her weeping ladies clustered at her side, one of them almost certainly Jane [Boleyn], the queen had died.’ J. Fox, Jane Boleyn.

#jane seymour #the tudors #henry viii #jane boleyn #six wives with lucy worsley #perioddramaedit #perioddramacentral #historyedit #documentaryedit #tudorsedit #tvedit #historical women #annabelle wallis #**

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la-belle-histoire · 4 months

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Sisters, Valentine Cameron Prinsep. 1874.

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bluegirlartist · 11 months

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Anne Boleyn was murdered on this day in 1536

For about a year, I’ve been reading about historical women. Anne Boleyn has just absolutely intrigued me. Her life and death is tragic, and what else is tragic is the general public doesn’t know or understand who she was. Anne was ahead of her time, in education, talents, and skills. She had a sense of independence and self respect.

She was not a greedy seductress wanting to be queen. In fact, she avoided the kings advances, moving away from court. But unfortunately a marriage proposal was just something as a woman you couldn’t reject. And despite everything she was thrown away for not having a son and refusing to be a quiet and compliant wife. Murdered upon false accusations to rid of her.

But she will be remembered and honoured.

Anne the quene ❤️

#blue girl artist #art #drawing #digital art #artist on tumblr #support small artists #anne boleyn #the tudors #women in history #historical women #queen anne boleyn #the tudor dynasty #female art #female artist #teen artist #elizabeth i #o death rock me asleep

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nickysfacts · 10 months

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All racism has ever done is slow down the creation of new beauty💜

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chrisfromthefreakingspace · 1 year

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A little bit late for the party, but here it goes ♥ Happy birthday Anne Lister, a lesbian icon, an avid life student, a brilliant mind and a courageous woman.

#save gentleman jack #gentleman jack #anne lister #suranne jones #lesbian #historical women #lesbian shows #period drama #digital art #lgbtq

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juanatrastamara · 8 months

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the white queen 10 year anniversary: most underrated characters -

[ J A C Q U E T T A • O F • L U X E M B O U R G | M A R G A R E T • B E A U F O R T | I S A B E L • N E V I L L E | C E C I L Y • O F • Y O R K ]

#jacquetta of luxembourg #margaret beaufort #isabel neville #cecily of york #amanda hale #eleanor tomlinson #elinor crawley #the white queen #thewhitequeenedit #historicalwomendaily #historical women #wars of the roses #usergaby #the white queen 10 year anniversary #twq10 #twqedit #myedit*#mine*

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