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:

References

  1. William Russell and Charles Coote. The History of Modern Europe. A. Small, 1822 pg.379
  2. Susanna Åkerman. The Shapes of Knowledge from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment.
  3. 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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