Queen Tiye reigned during Egypt’s 18th dynasty, wife of the pharaoh Amenhotep III. For nearly half of a century, Tiye governed Kemet, regulated her trade, and protected her borders. She’s regarded as one of the most influential queens ever to rule Kemet.
The Sumerian King List produced the first known female ruler: Kubaba. was a Mesopotamian queen who ruled in the early days of the third dynasty of Kish during 2500–2330 B.C. Many monarchs make an appearance on the Sumerian King List, but Kubaba, or Kug-Bau was the only woman ruler.
Queen Amanitore is the daughter of Kandake Amanishakheto and granddaughter of Kandake Amanirenas. The quantity of buildings that were completed during the middle part of the first century indicates that she led a prosperous time in Meroitic history. More than two hundred pyramids were built, most plundered in ancient times. Reservoirs for the retention of water were also constructed at Meroë during her reign.
Lozen was a skilled warrior, shaman of the Chihenne Chiricahua Apache born around 1840. She excelled in horseback riding, shooting, roping, and horse thievery. She along with Dahteste, Geronimo, and the rest of the Apache natives surrendered to American troops and were train bound to Fort Pickens in Florida. She's said to be buried in Alabama in an unmarked grave.