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Forgotten powerful women who made History!

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Forgotten powerful women who made History! Brunhilda was a Visigothic princess who married into the Frankish royal family during the Dark Ages.  She was known for her ambitious nature and political savvy and was involved in several power struggles during her time in power.  Brunhilda married multiple times and was said to be responsible for the deaths of ten Frankish kings, which earned her many enemies. One of Brunhilda's greatest enemies was King Clotaire II, who sought to avenge his family and reunite the Frankish territories by eliminating her as an opponent. After years of conflict, Clotaire finally captured Brunhilda and subjected her to a brutal execution.  According to Medieval accounts, she was dragged by a mare down a road, humiliated in front of the army, and then had her limbs and hair tied to horses in order to tear her apart. Finally, her remains were burned. Despite her violent end, Brunhilda was also known for her political accomplishments. She was involved in the c