Famous Redheads in History
History's Famous Redheads
Did you know that only 2% of people have red hair, making red the rarest natural hair-color?
Other than their stunning stand-out hue, redheads are believed to be passionate individuals with a fiery temperament, unafraid to express their opinions and always ready to take charge.
Here’s 25 famous, unstoppable redheads who lived up to their reputation.
Cleopatra (69-30 BC)
Apparently, the black bob we usually associate with this female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt may just be inaccurate. It is said that Cleopatra used henna—a plant extract—to bring out the redness in her hair.
She was the last pharaoh, and she adopted the image of the Egyptian goddess, Isis. She took her own life to avoid execution after the defeat of her Roman ally and lover, Mark Antony.
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Judas Iscariot (unknown - about 36 AD)
Judas was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. His name has been associated with betrayal ever since he gave up Jesus to the Romans in exchange for 30 pieces of silver.
Judas is depicted with red hair in many medieval paintings—though this may be to distinguish him from other disciples.
Boadicea (unknown - 61 AD)
Queen Boadicea, the ruler of the British Iceni tribe, is described by Roman sources as a redhead. When the Romans seized control of her province, she led a revolt, destroying many Roman cities before she was defeated.
Richard Lionheart (1157-1199)
In medieval England, Richard I was hailed a hero for his efforts during the Crusades. His rivalry with Saladin was legendary, and his warrior spirit earned him the epithet, Lionheart.
The Itinerarium Regis Ricardi, a contemporary account of the Third Crusade, described Richard's hair as being reddish gold.
