In Shakespeare, Cordelia dies before her father King Lear. However, in the original British legend, she outlives him and becomes Britain's ruler. Cordelia is a warrior queen, leading armies. Sadly, she is overthrown by her two nephews, who resent being ruled by a woman.
🎨 Pierce Francis Connelly
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