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Top 1: Matilda of Flanders

The wife of William I the Conqueror, Matilda of Flanders (French: Mathilde; Dutch: Machteld) served as both the duchess and regent of Normandy while her husband was absent from the dukedom.
You can find Matilda in gold and silver chests.
Top 2: Leonidas I
The Warrior King, whose notoriety stems from one of the bravest final stands made against the Persian army that was invading. His deeds served as an inspiring example of the sacrifice he and his fellow hoplites were prepared to make in order to preserve their independence from subjugation by foreign powers. This is Leonidas I, the fabled Spartan king.
Top 3: Charles Martel
From 718 until his death, Charles Martel, a Frankish statesman and military commander, served as Mayor of the Palace, Duke and Prince of the Franks, and effectively ruled France.
He may be acquired through the second round of The Mightiest Governor events and gold chests.
Top 4: Artemisia I
Artemisia was the queen of Halicarnassus, an ancient Greek city-state that was then a part of the Persian Achaemenid empire. She was courageous in battle and fearless when speaking her opinion. She established herself as a valiant warrior and won the King of Persia’s esteem for her tactical and commanding skills while fighting with Xerxes I. This is Artemisia I, the warrior Queen of Caria (Ἀρτεμισία).
Top 5: Richard I
Richard I lived most of his life in war, earning the nickname “Richard the Lionheart” for his valor and skill on the battlefield. He ruled England for ten years, but he was only in the country for six of those years. He actively sought out wars abroad for the majority of his remaining reign. Richard I was one of the most respected kings in English history and a superb military commander. During the Third Crusade, Richard was a key Christian leader who took over the campaign following Philip II of France’s departure. Richard also achieved significant wins against Saladin, the Muslim leader.
Top 6: Yi Sun-sin

In Rise of Kingdoms, Calvin is a barbarian who commands a large number of barbarians. He is an enemy and cannot be attained.
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