Friday, March 29, 2013

GREAT QUEENS

“We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. They do not exist.”

QUEEN VICTORIA the United Kingdom (1837-1901), & Ireland (1819-1901)

 

CLEOPATRA was the last Pharaoh of Egypt, and the last of the Ptolemy dynasty of Egyptian rulers.  As she tried to keep power for her dynasty, she made famous connections with Roman rulers Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.

 

ISABELLA ruled Castile and Aragon jointly with her husband, Ferdinand. She's famous for supporting Columbus' voyage; she's also credited for her patronage of arts and education, instituting the Inquisition in Spain, and insisting that the Native Americans be treated as persons.

 

During her reign, CATHERINE II of Russia modernized and westernized Russia, promoted education, and expanded Russia's borders.

 

QUIZ: What was the name of the queen who ruled Egypt (1372-1350 B.C.) and also was the aunt of King Tut?

ANSWER:   QUEEN NEFERTITI 

 

 Sources:  http://thinkexist.com/quotes      http://womenshistory.about.com   

 

 



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