Furthermore, various contemporary sources state that Ernest was an able, just and very popular ruler, which may have also helped keep him in power.

In an age of monarchy there was no substitute for an able and energetic ruler.

He was the most able ruler in the Khalji dynasty.

She added that he was "an able and intelligent ruler if not a great statesman".

Milica proved herself an able ruler of the country at a very trying time.

A period of civil war ensued, with no ruler able to hold office for more than a year.

She was a very brave lady, shrewd and an able ruler.

She was truly a magnificent woman, an able ruler and a great queen.

Likinios was a very able ruler; he had seen that.

Like his father, he was considered an able ruler.