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Woman

Artist Modern Era German

I wrote a symphony to brotherhood when I could no longer hear even a friend's voice, and I tore a conqueror's name from the title page.

Statesman Scientist Writer Modern Era Polymath German

I once set Europe weeping with Werther, then spent my days inspecting mines and disputing Newton over how colors are born.

Ruler Statesman Renaissance German

I traded Heidelberg’s gardens for Prague’s throne, and in one bitter season lost both.

Ruler Military Leader Statesman Modern Era Strategist British

I drowned my fields to save my republic, then crossed the sea to wear a crown that curtailed my own power.

Ruler Renaissance Woman British

I asked England for refuge; my answer rode in beer-barrel letters and a red petticoat at Fotheringhay.

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