Henry V of England

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    King Alexander III (1249 – 1286) was known for becoming king at a very young age and a tragic death that ended his splendid reign. The King of the Scots had the duty to control his kingdom through administrative issues and something that was very useful for monarchs when presenting papers was the use of seals. Seals were a form of stating a King’s influence and power. The Great Seal of King Alexander III was mainly used for granting lands, just like any other great seal. However, it shows some…

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    Elizabeth’s reign of England. She was forced to acknowledge Richard as the King of England in order to leave the sanctuary and permit Richard to provide for her and her daughters. This was the same king who was rumored to have murdered or ordered the execution of her four sons. However, Elizabeth’s last ditch effort to establish her power in England came from the potential betrothals to her eldest daughter, Elizabeth of York. During a rebellion against Richard, led by Henry Tudor, Henry’s mother…

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    There is a new Queen, who was born among royalty during the year of 1558 in Hatfield, England. She is one of the three surviving children of King Henry VIII and the most unlikely to be next in line for the throne. She would rule during a time period where her Protestant faith would be tested in the highest regard due to her mother and her brother previous rule before her. She never knew her mother, Anne Boylan, for she was beheaded before the people for being “unfaithful” to the king. The main…

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    Thomas wrote a book called Utopia . It was about his political beliefs and his Catholic faith. He loved God and would never turn away from Him. St. Thomas More is remembered for his courageous act against the powerful, wealthy, strict, King Henry the VIII. King Henry was married to Queen Catherine, but not for long. St. Thomas More was born to Agnes and John More. He had five siblings, three sisters and two brothers. Their names were Edward, John, Agatha, Joanna, and Elizabeth More, but three…

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    During the build up to the 2016 Presidential election, the focus has been on the possibility of the first woman president of the United States of America. It is easy to forget or dismiss the impact that women have had throughout world history. From strong rulers to great thinkers history is filled with some of the most powerful and intelligent women who have defied all odds and surpassed the expected roles given to them by western civilization. Unfortunately, much of what we know about women…

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    The alleged feud between Kate Middleton and Camilla Parker-Bowles are worsening nowadays. The two Princesses are both eyeing for the throne and waiting who among them will inherit the seat of Queen Elizabeth II. Parent Herald noted the report of OK! Magazine that the 89-year-old monarch will step out from her position on Sept. 9 and Prince William and his 33-year-old wife will take her place. However, the assumptions were not quite true as the next eligible inheritor of the throne was her son,…

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    for their names mentioned in the obituaries of their children. Record keeping in rural areas was sporadic and soemtimes non-existent. They lived in the midst of the Industrial Revolution during the reign of King George the Third. Under his rule, England lost the American colonies to revolutionaries and waged war against Napoleon Bonaparte. George survived three assassination attempts then treated his attackers with compassion. This made him beloved amongst his people. He was a modern…

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    Richard III Hero's Journey

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    and secure, when in reality his supreme authority is all in his head as he is ignorant of the populous turning against him. His most recent land seizing exploit is the last straw, angering the nobles and prompting Gaunt to brand him “Landlord of England are thou now, not king.” (2.1.113) Richard had strayed far enough away from the way his father had ruled before him, and now, even his only security of the belief in the divine right of kings would not be enough to keep his reign…

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    St.Elizabeth was born on July 7, 1207 she died November 17, 1231. She was canonized by greatness of helping the poor. She lived in Sarospatk Hungary she was born a princess. Elizabeth help the poor she and her husband Louis IV of Thuringia would take food from the royal coffers and feed them to the poor family in their kingdom. Lots of times Elizabeth would sneak out with food and give it to the poor. Many time she would come across Louis and he would ask her kindly what she has and she had food…

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    duke of York. Prince Edward,earl of Wessex. How many grandchildren does the queen have? 8, William, Harry, Peter, James, Eugene,Zara,Beatrice,and Louise. How many great grandchildren does she have 3, Savanna, Isla, and George. Queens and kings from England of 1066. For how many states was she queen? 3, United Kingdom, Canada, and New Zealand since February 6, 1952. Who is queen Elizabeth? Elizabeth has, and is queen of the United Kingdom to this day in 2017. Who is…

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