Uppity Women #1

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The first uppity woman to earn hero worship from me, at the age of 8.5 years, after seeing the film Anne of a Thousand Days.

Elizabeth I, Queen of England 1558-1603

Coronation, Age 25

Artist Unknown, National Portrait Gallery, London

Uppity quote selection:


If I were turned out of my realm in my petticoat, I would prosper anywhere in Christendom. 
 

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