Troy VII

1. Henry intended on “obliterating” memory of “everything done by one party or the other” in the years immediately prior to his coronation as queen of France because he desired to build peace in his country. 2. Yes, it is. Because of it, Henry was like a person standing in the midst of the religions and the elements of society. He could consolidate and master his throne. 3. Henry’s son, Louis XIII, has regarded the Huguenots as “a nation within a state” because he desired to consolidate his…

This is not a game! Bloody Mary also known as Queen Mary I, killed people at her own will. Taking her religion over theirs. Starving the kingdom of food and religion. Grieving over the her will to bare kids of her own. Dealing with hate towards Elizabeth whom soon became Queen in the future. Now we answer what was she like and what did she do as a queen. Mary Failures came her way. Queen Mary was the first queen in her kingdom,England. She wanted kids of her own but she was childless.…

Mary queen of Scots was born on December 8, 1542 in Linlithgow, UK and is the daughter of James V and Mary of Guise. Before she was even born she had 2 other brothers, but both of them unfortunately died as infants. This left her the only living child, meaning the only heir to the throne of Scotland. To add on to these horrific events, a week after she was born her father had died. From this downfall, the English invaded part of their country and in order for their country to be strong once…

Queen Elizabeth I, better known as the Virgin Queen, was England’s longest reigning monarch. She claimed the throne at the age of twenty-five and she ruled for forty-four years, until her death. Jessica Creton, from The Elizabeth Files, states, “A woman being in charge of England was not seen as a good thing, [but] she has changed this vision forever.” So the question stands, how did this extraordinary woman, of the sixteenth century, do it? Elizabeth I of England was born on September 7, 1533,…

In 1533, at the age of fourteen, Catherine married Henry, second son of King Francis I and Queen Claude of France. Throughout his reign, Henry excluded Catherine from participating in state affairs and instead showered favours on his chief mistress, Diane de Poitiers, who wielded much influence over him. Henry's death thrust Catherine into the political arena as mother of the frail fifteen-year-old King Francis II. When he died in 1560, she became regent on behalf of her ten-year-old son King…

“And here I prophesy: this brawl today, Grown to this faction in the Temple garden, Shall send, between the Red Rose and the White, A thousand souls to death and deadly night. “ – Warwick; Henry IV, Part one, Act II, scene IV. This quote was taken from the play Henry IV in which Warwick states that he believes that the War of the Roses will be a deadly civil war between to English families of nobility. The term “War of the Roses” refers to the civil war conflicts in England that lasted from…

King George III, was the ruler of Britain. To some, he was a great king, others deemed him a failure. There are many hidden truths to royal life, this is truest, when said royal is still in power. King George III, was no exception to this fact. Though rumors roamed, King George III, only wanted to do what was best for the people over whom he ruled. This included the American Colonies. His good intentions, however, were often seen as opressing to the colonies. They wished nothing more than to be…

that it has been a few years since his death. The poor lady was made a widow only after a few months of marriage to my elder brother. I have always looked up to him; he was a dear soul that I kept close to my heart. Ever more my father, King Henry VII wanted to strengthen our relationship with Spain. Hence this is why I am to marry my dead brother’s wife. Through my brother’s death, may he rest in peace, I am to be crowned King of England (Biography.com Editors)! How very joyous is this news to…

Joan of Arc I am the most notable woman in French history. Would you believe I was only sixteen when I fought for France? As a young child, I never really went to church or prayed that much. But when I was visited by 3 saints, that all changed. I am Joan of Arc, I grew up a typical girl, but at the age of thirteen, three saints appeared to me; their appearance changed France forever because I fought for my people’s freedom and became the most notable woman in French history. I was born in…

Anne Boleyn Court and Execution Anne Boleyn was the Queen of England and the second wife of King Henry VIII. Anne was born approximately 1501, likely in Bickling (Norfolk). She was one of the most famous queens in history, even though she only ruled for three years. She was the daughter of Sir Thomas Boleyn. In 1521 and 1522 in the mist of the war between England and France, Anne returned back home. On the morning of May 19, 1536, Anne Boleyn walked to the Tower Green within the walls of the…