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<p>There are many LGBTQ identified Heads of State that figure prominently throughout history.</p>
  
'''Notables: 101 Global LBGTQ People Who Changed the World''' reveals a group of select global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals whose accomplishments in their profession changed the world in some relevant wayIncluded are founders of various social movements, innovators in sports, leaders in business and politics, explorers and discoverers, instigators in religious movements, thinkers in philosophy, infamous villains, creators of new academic fields of study, and risk takers in the arts, culture, and entertainment worlds. 212 pages.
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<p>Due to various norms, practices and restrictions, many of the historical individuals did not necessarily publicly identify during their lifetime as lesbian, gay or bisexual.  Nevertheless, qualified historians generally agree today on their sexual orientation and behaviourThe most prominent opposition to self-identification has been religious norms - religious leaders and institutions have been sources of opposition for power, and certainly a charge of sodomy was used as a means to diminish the power and respect of an opponent throughout history.</p>
  
'''Champions: Biographies of Global LGBTQ Pioneers''' reveals a group of select artists, writers, politicians, lawyers, sports figures, activists, and religious figures from around the world who have helped shape the history of the LGBTQ communityPresented in a convenient notebook format114 pages.
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<p>Times have changed in many parts of the worldThe contemporary individuals in this list are open and comfortable with their sexual orientationThe first contemporary LGBTQ identified Head of State was [[Johanna Siguroardottir]] of Iceland.  The most recent individual is [[Xavier Bettel]] of Luxembourg.</p>
  
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<p>In many cases, LGBTQ Royal heads of state are classified as bisexual.  This is because the continuing of the family's reign requires an offspring, and such can only be obtained through a religious sanctioned marriage.  These 'marriages of convenience', however, were superseded in the history books by their actual same-sex attractions.  With respect to Royal courts, current law does not provide any clear direction on heirs when it comes to same-sex rulers.  Of course, elected heads of state do not face this family-succession issue.</p>
  
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<p>We have identified a number of individuals as LGBTQ Heads of State from Rome, Portugal, China, Macedonia, Luxembourg, United States, Great Britain, Sicily, Spain, Sweden, Uganda, Norway, Prussia, Bavaria, South Africa, Belgium, and Iceland. To see the list and read their fascinating biographies [[LGBTQ Head of State|'''CLICK HERE''']]</p>
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'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]

Revision as of 19:28, 3 September 2017

DID YOU KNOW?

LGBTQ HEADS OF STATE

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There are many LGBTQ identified Heads of State that figure prominently throughout history.

Due to various norms, practices and restrictions, many of the historical individuals did not necessarily publicly identify during their lifetime as lesbian, gay or bisexual. Nevertheless, qualified historians generally agree today on their sexual orientation and behaviour. The most prominent opposition to self-identification has been religious norms - religious leaders and institutions have been sources of opposition for power, and certainly a charge of sodomy was used as a means to diminish the power and respect of an opponent throughout history.

Times have changed in many parts of the world. The contemporary individuals in this list are open and comfortable with their sexual orientation. The first contemporary LGBTQ identified Head of State was Johanna Siguroardottir of Iceland. The most recent individual is Xavier Bettel of Luxembourg.

In many cases, LGBTQ Royal heads of state are classified as bisexual. This is because the continuing of the family's reign requires an offspring, and such can only be obtained through a religious sanctioned marriage. These 'marriages of convenience', however, were superseded in the history books by their actual same-sex attractions. With respect to Royal courts, current law does not provide any clear direction on heirs when it comes to same-sex rulers. Of course, elected heads of state do not face this family-succession issue.

We have identified a number of individuals as LGBTQ Heads of State from Rome, Portugal, China, Macedonia, Luxembourg, United States, Great Britain, Sicily, Spain, Sweden, Uganda, Norway, Prussia, Bavaria, South Africa, Belgium, and Iceland. To see the list and read their fascinating biographies CLICK HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here