Marie-Adélaïde became the first woman to rule Luxembourg in 1912
Breaking centuries of male-only rule, Marie-Adélaïde ascended the throne in 1912 to become Luxembourg's first reigning Grand Duchess, navigating her nation through the immense pressures of the First World War.
In 1912, Marie-Adélaïde became the first woman to rule Luxembourg since the 13th century. As the eldest of six daughters, she inherited the throne only after her father changed the succession laws to allow females to reign.
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