Henry IV of France

The people rebelled when they found that out. In response Philip sent duke of Alva along with ten thousand veteran spanish and italian troops to stop the rebellion. To make matters worse France and England gave total support to the Netherlands. Later on he realized he needed control of the Netherlands. He would need the Netherlands if ever he wanted to successfully invade England. However, his plans fell through. In 1588 he sent 130 ships…

Married: John de la Pole, married between 1444 and 1450, annulled by Henry VI by 1553. Edmund Tudor, married 1st November 1455-1456, his death. Sir Henry Stafford, 1458-1471, his death. Thomas Stanley, 1472-1504, his death. Vow of chastity in 1499. Children: Henry Tudor. Died: 29th June 1509, London, buried in the Henry VII Lady Chapel of Westminster Abbey. Brief Summary (Write a brief summary of…

Pope Gregory VII Often considered one of the most influential and controversial popes of the Middle Ages, Gregory VII became pope after a long career in the papal court. Historians have claimed that the papacy of Gregory VII is so important and must be emphasized, they have coined the term “Gregorian Reform”. Gregory VII played an important role in Europe during his time, and was a major contributor both before and after his election to the reform. When discussing the biography of Pope Gregory…

surviving child of Henry VIII by the first of his six wives, Catherine of Aragon. Her mother was pregnant six times altogether, but she was the only legitimate child of theirs to survive until adulthood. Throughout Mary’s childhood, Henry VIII negotiated several future marriages for her. When she was just two years old, she was promised to the Dauphin (heir to the throne of France), the infant son of King Francis I of France. Henry VIII broke off that contract due to ongoing issues with France…

Elizabeth Jones Honors English Mrs. Warren 5 November 2017 King Henry VIIIs Love Life King Henry VIII, born June 28, 1491 presided over England during the beginning of the Renaissance and the English reformation. Henry was the second son of Henry VII, first of the Tudor line, and Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV. (The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica) In the 56 years that King Henry lived, he had six wives. Some would say he was a good husband and others would tell you he is evil. The…

person), and respectable political figure. He was made a bishop in 1607, and later entered politics, becoming Secretary of State in 1616. His father, François du Plessis de Richelieu, was a soldier and courtier who served as the Grand Provost of France. his mother, Susanne de La Porte, was the daughter of a famous judge. When Richelieu was five years old, his father died fighting in the French Wars of Religion, leaving the family in debt. However, the family was able to avoid financial…

the early death of Mary Tudor (1558). The military victories of San Quentin (1557) and Grave lines (1558) pacified the recurring conflict with France (Peace of Chateau Cambria’s, 1559); the pact was reinforced with the marriage of Philip II with the daughter of Henry II of France, Elizabeth of Valois. Early in his reign could not be more promising: France, which had been Charles V perpetual rival power, was no longer the main problem for…

François Viète Life François Viète was born on 1540 in Fontenay-le-Comte, Poitou (which is now Vendée), France. His grandfather was a merchant from La Rochelle; and his father, Etienne Viète, was an attorney in Fontenay-le-Comte plus a notary in Le Busseaun.As for his mother, Marguerite Dupont, is the daughter of Françoise Brison. His life growing up there was no complication since he was able to attend school with education opportunities which lead to where is now being famous for being a…

in Scotland’s and England’s future monarchs. Prior to the reign of Henry VIII, Elizabeth and Mary, one ruled before all of them, henry’s father, Henry VII. Henry’s rise to power created a new dynasty within war torn England. Henry then married Elizabeth of York, which both strengthened his resolve to the throne, but also was the ending of the War of the Roses with their marriage in 1486. Their marriage brought peace to…

King Louis XIV of France. The Palace of Versailles has a net worth of around three billion dollars in today's time. Louis XIV built the Palace of Versailles, and persuaded nobility to live in the palace with him. By having the nobility close to him, Louis had the comfort that the nobles would not go behind his back. Even though he spent most of France's money on the grand palace, he also spent a good amount of time closely ruling the French empire as a devoted king. As King of France, Louis XIV…