Semiramis of the North

Semiramis of the North is a designation given to some particularly capable female monarchs, after the legendary princess Semiramis of Assyria.

Queens called by this name include:

Margaret I of Denmark (1353 - 1412)^[1]
Catherine II of Russia (1729 - 1796)^[2]

References

↑ William Russell and Charles Coote The History of Modern Europe. A. Small, 1822 pg.379
↑ Martin E Malia Russia under Western Eyes: From the Bronze Horseman to the Lenin Mausoleum. Harvard University Press, Jun 30, 2009 pg. 47

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