Throughout the history we can find many strong queens who had enchanting beauty. They are considered as beauty icons to this date due to their influence on the literature. Today we are going to explore the most beautiful monarchies that have lived in the history.
Cleopatra
It is obvious that this powerful lady is on the top of this list. Though we have not found her tomb, ancient folk tales describes her fascinating beauty. Cleopatra was a strong leader who ruled Egypt for almost 30 years. Firstly, she governed the country with her father. Then, she superintended the land with the help of her brothers. According to legends, at the time she was married to her own brother. She was the last member of the Macedonian dynasty which was initiated by Ptolemy. Ancient resources reflects lots of information about Cleopatras intelligence. According to those sources, she could speak several languages and managed to rule all three of her co-regencies. Her personal liaisons and military alliances with Roman commanders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, as well as her alleged exotic beauty and seducing skills, gave her a permanent place in history and popular myth.
Cleopatra ;Most Beautiful Queens In Ancient History
Cleopatra
Even after more that 2000 years people stull consider her as a beauty icon. Still they refer cleopatras secret recipes to enhance beauty. According to historians, various skin care treatments utilized in Queen Cleopatra’s skin care routine included ginger, antimony, calamine, onions, goose-fat, and olive oil.
She dyed her hair using henna or a mixture of juniper berries, oil, and two secret herbs.
Cleopatra’s beauty ;Most Beautiful Queens In Ancient History
In addition to this, olive oil was used to boost the texture of the hair.
To reduce tension and make her complexion glow, she added Dead Sea salt to her bath along with fragrant flowers and essential oils. She took baths in milk. Milk’s vitamins A and E also functioned as an antibacterial. Additionally, she combined milk and olive oil to use as a moisturizer.
Catherine of Aragon
Catherine of Aragon who is regarded as the Dowager Princess of Wales, governed England from 1485 until 1536. She was one of history’s most attractive rulers. Sadly. She was wed to King Henry VIII. She is undoubtedly well known for her unintentional contribution to bringing about the destruction of the monasteries in 1536, the religious reformation in England, and the dissociation of the Catholic church from the state.
Catherine of Aragon ;Most Beautiful Queens In Ancient History
Catherine’s beauty has been portraited in many history books. Her “red-gold hair and blue eyes” were very stunning, according to PopSugar.
Catherine’s life, was hardly a bed of roses. I think it is pretty obvious for a pretty queen. But she didn’t allow it stop her from achieving her objectives. Catherine was beautiful, stunning, in every way. She was referred to be “the most beautiful monarch in the British history. Catherine passed away at the early age of 50, yet her legacy of passion, grace, and elegance endures.
Queen Nefertiti
Egyptian queen Nefertari, also known as Nefertari Meritmut, was the first of Ramesses the Great’s Royal Wives. If you are interested in Egyptian history, you would definitely have heard of her. Especially about her enchanting beauty. She was buried in a beautiful pyramid tomb around 3,200 years ago. Her tomb is in Egypt’s Valley of the Queens. The tom was discovered in 1904 by Italian archaeologist Ernesto Schiaparelli. It has decayed to such a degree that rapid consolidation began in 1986. King Ramses II constructed a necropolis for her and constructed a temple for his loving wife in Abu Simbel. That is located near to his magnificent temple.
Queen Nefertiti
You might have probably seen the well-known sculpture of Nefertiti. That is a limestone sculpture of Nefertiti. The Nefertiti sculpture was found in Thutmose’s workshop in Amarna, Egypt, and is dated to a period around 1345 BCE. One of the most replicated works of art from ancient Egypt is the statue of Queen Nefertiti. Furthermore, this figure accurately captures Nefertiti’s attractiveness. Her long neck and exquisite jewelry give her a royal appearance. Due to this Egyptian bust, Nefertiti rose to fame as one of the most adored historical figures and a model of feminine beauty.
Annia Galeria Faustina
Faustina the Elder is yet another name for Annia Galeria Faustina. She was a Roman Queen who was wed to Antoninus Pius, the Roman Emperor. Emperor Antoninus Pius and Annia Galeria Faustina the Elder were the parents of Faustina. In AD 138, she was forced by Hadrian to marry the future Lucius Verus. After Hadrian’s death, she was married to Marcus Aurelius, the nephew of Antoninus Pius’s wife.
Annia Galeria Faustina ;Most Beautiful Queens In Ancient History
Marcus had at least 12 children from Faustina. Five daughters and one son made up the six. She was indeed a strong woman. Further, Marcus had her named “mother of the camp” because she battled alongside her husband against the tribes along the Danube. Moreover, in honor of the Roman Empress, statues were made that perfectly depicted her beauty. She passed away at a young age of 35.
Makeda, Queen of Sheba, Ethiopia
The Queen of Sheba is an African beauty who appears in both the Bible and the Quran. She was renowned for her sharp intellect and wonderful talents. According to the legend, after hearing wonderful stories about King Solomon, Queen Sheba paid him a visit.
Makeda, Queen of Sheba, Ethiopia ;Most Beautiful Queens In Ancient History
Sheba is described by J.A. Rogers in his book “World’s Great Men of Color”. This book says “emerging from the mists of three thousand years, this lovely narrative of a Black Queen, who captivated by the renown of a Judean ruler, made a long journey to visit him.” There he has described her beauty in a dreamy manner.
Eleanor of Aquitaine
William X, duke of Aquitaine and count of Poitiers, who ruled one of the greatest territories in France was the father and heir of Eleanor. When William died in 1137, she received the duchy of Aquitaine. Moreover, the next month, Louis VI, the heir apparent to the French throne, married her. For the following 15 years, Eleanor served as the queen of France. Eleanor, who Louis admired for her beauty and whimsy, had a great deal of influence over him.
Eleanor of Aquitaine
However, her appearance is still unknown. Historical reports of Eleanor’s beauty are easy to find. Bernard de Ventadour, a French medieval poet, described her as”gracious, lovely, the embodiment of charm,” while Matthew Paris called her “exceptional beauty.”
After the Mirebeau campaign, she returned to the convent in Fontevrault, Anjou, where she passed away in 1204. But h er influence on Britain went beyond her lifetime.
Pani Padmavati
Princess Padmavati was a beautiful princess who was born in the Singhal kingdom, which was located in Sri Lanka. The lovely Padmini is portrayed in the verses of the poem Padmavat. The recourse states her as the princess of a country called Simhala-Dvipa, which refers to the island of modern-day Sri Lanka.
It is unexpected to discover that Padmavati was a skilled combatant and courageous warrior. She was raised with knowledge of warship skills and military tactics. Several Kings and Princes offered their hands in a swayamvar that was held at the time of her marriage in exchange for their lawful possession of her.
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But that wasn’t simply a regular Swayamvar. Princess Padmini put forth the requirement that only the person who defeated her selected combatant in the sword contest might beg her hand in marriage. It was unexpectedly Princess Padmini herself who was posing as the assigned combatant. She engaged in combat with King Rawal Ratan Singh of Chittor, who she ultimately defeated, and they were married as agreed.
After her husband was defeated in his last battle, she threw her self into the fire which her husband was cremated. And this became a ritual in india which is now prohibited by the law.
