Across eras and continents, young people have taken on the responsibility of leadership at ages when most of us are just beginning to learn how to navigate adulthood. Some of these young leaders inherited powerful kingdoms, while others rose through political systems. And while history is full of monarchs crowned in infancy, we’ve focused here on people who were old enough to participate in ruling from the beginning. After all, youth doesn’t necessarily mean inexperience — some of the historical figures on this list had already commanded armies or navigated court politics in their teens. ...Read More