Aethelflaed

In a succession of battles in the late 800’s and early 900’s, Aethelflaed, the Anglo-Saxon warrior queen, whipped the legendary Vikings in battle and then went on to capture parts of Wales and Northumbria, as well. Once she was finished beating her enemies senseless, she settled down with all her gold, had the Roman walls re-built, and still had time to devise a street plan that survives today.