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Since the term "queen" was traditionally used to refer to a female ruler and the title "king" to a male ruler, the idea of a "female king" may seem paradoxical. Nonetheless, there have been noteworthy cases where women have held positions of authority and power comparable to that of monarchs. Hatshepsut , the 18th dynasty pharaoh of ancient Egypt, is one such. From roughly 1479 to 1458 BCE , she ruled. Hatshepsut assumed the regalia typically worn by male pharaohs, including the artificial beard, and proclaimed herself pharaoh rather than queen. She is renowned for her construction endeavors and trade trips, and is regarded as one of the most prosperous female pharaohs in ancient Egypt. Although Hatshepsut is a well-known example, there have been other women throughout history who have taken on leadership roles in a variety of civilizations that are typically held by male monarchs. Even though they did not hold the title of "king," they had a gre...