I tried to bring about a change of religion to my country, upsetting many, and the reforms did not last long after my death.
After succeeding my father to the throne at age 20, I spent the rest of my life conquering much of the known world.
My People Power Revolution toppled a long-standing dictator and his shoe-collecting wife, and I became president.
Though my maternal great-uncle had wanted the job, I was the first Emperor of a mighty empire that stretched from Britannia to Asia.
I was the first female head of government in the modern world, serving as Prime Minister through three separate terms.
The daughter of a Prime Minister, I was the first female head of government of a predominantly Muslim country.
I am known to history as 'El Libertador', as I played an instrumental role in the independence and establishment of several South American countries.
Though I was ruler of three kingdoms, I lost my head after a prolonged civil war.
Though born in the US, I served as both Taoiseach (head of government) and President (head of state) of a European country.
I am known as 'Papa Doc' and my son, who succeeded me, as 'Baby Doc.'
Though I became a great military leader, I was almost sentenced to death for desertion by my father, the King.
My father was the first Prime Minister of our nation and I served more than 16 years, cumulatively, in the same position.
Though not descended from the royal family, I seized the throne at the death of the last member of the Rurik Dynasty.
Though I was known during my lifetime under this name, I am now posthumously referred to as Emperor Shōwa by many in my country.
One of the most powerful women in history, my husband and I defeated the Moors and sponsored a certain Italian's voyage to the New World.
I served as President of my country for five terms and managed to overthrow the Austrian duke that the French had installed as ruler.
Even though I spent 27 years in prison, I became the first black chief executive of my African country.
Even though popular culture depicts me to be of short stature, I was of average height for my time.
After reigning for almost four decades, I was overthrown in a revolution and died in exile in Egypt.
I was ruler of my city-state during its Golden Age, initiating the construction of many important buildings which today draw millions of tourists.
Internationally, I'm probably best known these days as a character in a musical about my second wife.
Though I became the first female President of my country, in my youth I was jailed and tortured for my activities against the ruling military dictatorship.
Widely considered a media sensation during my long tenure, I am credited (or blamed) for preserving national unity during a separatist campaign.
I'm called the 'Father of His Country,' but I never fathered any children of my own, possibly due to sterility caused by smallpox.
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