Elvira Ramírez

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Elvira was the daughter of Ramiro II, king of Leon. She became a nun. Then, after the death of her brother Sancho I, she left the convent to become regent for her nephew Ramiro III. In 968-69 the Normans raided Leon and she organised the defence of the country. She was replaced as a regent by the Dowager Queen Teresa in 975.

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• " Women in power 750-1000" from Guide2womenleaders.com, last accessed January 13, 2007