A video about the greatest queens regnant in history (in my opinion!). I considered the most important rulers, not the nicest or kindest queens, and these queens regnant were very important in the history of their countries. If you think there are other queens who should be among the top 5, let me know :) (I wanted to include for example Pharaoh Hatshepsut and Tamar the Great of Georgia, too, but I couldn't find movies with them to have enough clips for this video.)
Isabella I / the Catholic, Queen regnant of Castile & Queen consort of Aragon (1474-1504)
Her marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon and their respective rule effected the permanent union, and quasi the birth, of Spain. Isabella had to fight a war of succession to claim her crown, but after that, she reorganized the governmental system, brought the crime rate to the lowest it had been in years, and unburdened the kingdom of the enormous debt her brother had left behind. She and her husband completed the Reconquista, by taking back all the remaining Moor territories in the Iberian Peninsula. Isabella supported Colombus's 1492 voyage that led to the discovery of America and the establishment of the Spanish Empire.
Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (1558-1603)
Elizabeth is one the the most famous queens and most famous English monarchs ever. Her reign is known as the Elizabethan era, which is famous for the flourishing of arts, especially English drama, and for the seafaring prowess of English adventurers, which led to the establishment of the British Empire. She is best known for establishing the English Protestant Church and for the military victory against the Spanish Armada in 1588. While she helped to forge a national identity with her image, during her reign England asserted itself as a major European power in politics, commerce, and the arts.
Maria Theresa, Holy Roman Empress consort, Archduchess regnant of Austria, Queen regnant of Bohemia, Hungary and Croatia (1740-1780)
Upon ascending the throne as the first woman to rule the Habsburg Empire, she had to fight a war of succession against almost all the European powers to keep her empire and inheritance. During her long reign afterwards, she promulgated financial and educational reforms, promoted commerce and the development of agriculture, and reorganised Austria's ramshackle military, all of which made her and her Habsburg Empire a key figure in the power politics in 18th-century Europe. She is considered to be one of the most capable rulers of her house, while she was also able to evoke both esteem and affection from her subjects.
Catherine II / the Great, Empress and Autocrat of All the Russias (1762-1796)
One of the greatest rulers Russia ever saw, Catherine II led her country into full participation in the political and cultural life of Europe, carrying on the modernising work begun by Peter the Great. With her ministers she reorganized the administration and law of the Russian Empire and extended Russian territory. She ordered the foundation of many new cities and towns, and was a great supporter of the Enlightenment. Under her reign, Russia was revitalised; it grew larger and stronger, and was recognised as one of the great powers of Europe.
Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1837-1901), Empress of India
Considered one of the greatest and most successful consitutional monarchs ever, Victoria's reign was a very long and stable one in the 19th-century Europe - while all other monarchies faced difficulties, revolts and even depositions, Victoria enjoyed immense popularity amongst her subjects. Her reign is called the Victorian era, which was a period of great industrial, cultural, and scientific developements in the United Kingdom, and was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire.
Clips:
Isabel
Elizabeth, Elizabeth: The Golden Age (+ Reign, The Virgin Queen)
Die Deutschen - Maria Theresia gegen Preussens Friedrich, Maria Theresia - Majestät und Mutter
Ekaterina
Victoria (+ Young Victoria)
Music: Ruelle - Live Like Legends
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