Category Archives: Ruler

As widow of Quetzalmamalitzin, she held a considerable amount of his estate, was in charge of the administration and rule of these estates, alongside her dowry, until her death. She was also responsible for pursuing any legal matters, and was named as holding full authority after her husband’s death, and taking his position as a local ruler.

Ruler of the kingdom of Tenochtitlan.

Azcasuch was a mid- to late-fifteenth century queen of Tepetlaoxtoc, in what is now the Valley of Mexico northeast of modern-day Texcoco.

Lady Ik’skull or Lady Eveningstar was the second queen consort of the Mayan king Itzamnaaj B’alam II. She may have been regent for their son, ruling in his name for a decade.