It's impossible to definitively name the "most fertile woman in history" due to the lack of reliable historical records for most of human history.
However, we can look at a few examples of women who have given birth to a significant number of children:
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The Guinness Book of World Records lists Leontina Albina of Romania as the woman with the most recorded births, having delivered 18 sets of twins, 7 sets of triplets, and 4 sets of quadruplets, resulting in a total of 69 children. This record is disputed by some historians, but it remains the most widely cited.
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Valentina Vassilyev is another contender for the title, with a reported 69 children, though the evidence is less reliable. Her case is documented in a book by Russian historian, Felix Kon, "The Most Fertile Woman in History".
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Elizabeth Greenhill was a 17th-century English woman who gave birth to 39 children, including 3 sets of triplets and 5 sets of twins.
It's important to note that these are just a few examples, and the actual number of children born to these women may be higher or lower than what is recorded. The lack of accurate record-keeping in the past makes it challenging to definitively determine the "most fertile woman in history."
Furthermore, fertility is a complex issue influenced by a multitude of factors, including genetics, nutrition, and access to healthcare. It's not just about the number of children born but also about the health and wellbeing of both the mother and the children.
