In Shakespeare's play, Cordelia dies before her father King Lear. However, in British folklore, she outlives him and becomes Britain's ruler. Cordelia is a warrior queen who leads armies. Sadly, she is overthrown by her two nephews, who resent being ruled by a woman.
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