10 Royal Women Who Also Made History as Writers

These 10 accomplished women led countries, wrote poetry, chronicled history, and made their own.

By E.R. Zarevich | Published Sep 13, 2021
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  • One of Queen Victoria's journals.Photo Credit: Royal Collection Trust

Enheduanna 

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Cleopatra VII of Egypt 

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Mu of Xu 

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Anna Kommene

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Ippolita Maria Sforza 

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Margaret of Valois-Angouleme 

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Catherine Parr

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Zeb-un-Nissa 

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Alexandra of Bavaria

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Victoria of Great Britain

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