1. Deborah, flourished circa 1200-1100BC
2. Athaliah, flourished circa 900-801BC
3. Esther (formerly Hadassah), born 492BC
4. Salome Alexandra, reigned circa 76-67BC
5. Golda Meir, Prime Minister March 17, 1969-June 3, 1974
* Although she was a Jewess, Esther was born in the then Persian Empire; she became Queen of Persia and Medes. She is said to have saved the Jews of Persia so has a special place in Jewish mythology.
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