Women of Power in the Renaissance
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Women of Power in the Renaissance

By Prof. Catherine Smith
12 min read

Portrait of influential women who marked the European Renaissance.

Women of Power in the Renaissance

The European Renaissance was not only the work of illustrious men. Many exceptional women exerted considerable influence on the politics, arts and society of their time.

Emblematic Figures

Among the most influential women of this period, we can cite Catherine de Medici, Elizabeth I of England, and Isabella the Catholic.

Cultural Impact

These women not only governed wisely, but were also great patrons, supporting the arts and letters.