3. Queen Margaret Was Dubbed the ‘She-Wolf of France’
Margaret of Anjou, the wife of King Henry VI, was a formidable political force and battlefield presence, earning her the intimidating nickname ‘She-Wolf of France’. Her assertive tactics set her apart from many medieval queens. This moniker was popularized by Shakespeare, who depicted her as a dominant and ruthless figure. Despite the initial Lancastrian success, for example, at the Rout of Ludlow, the Yorkists staged a fight-back (heritagecalling.com).
