WHO IS MARY I TUDOR? Daughter of King Henry VIII, Mary Tudor reigned over England and Ireland for five years. She reigned five years over England, she was nicknamed the Bloody Mary, who is...
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Joanna of Castile The Madwoman | Spanish Queen of Aragon (1479-1555)
Joan of Castile, madly in love with Philip of Burgundy (Philip I of Castile), her husband, became excessively jealous of him, and her jealousy drove her almost mad....
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King Richard I of England (Richard the Lionheart)
King Richard I was famous for his reputation as a great fighter and military leader, he was the main Christian commander during the third crusade....
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Queen Victoria of the biggest empire in the world
Nothing was destined to reign for the 18-year-old girl who ascended the throne in 1837. Queen Victoria, Queen of England, nevertheless left her mark on her time and her empire for 63 years....
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The difference between queen and queen consort?
Queen Consort A queen consort is the consort of a reigning king (or an empress consort in the case of an emperor). She usually shares her husband’s rank and social status. Historically, a queen...
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Monarchy | Definition, Powers and Types
Definition of Monarchy Etymology of Monarchy: from the Greek mono, alone and archè, power, authority, command. A monarchy is a political system where power is held by a single leader, the monarch or sovereign....
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Difference Between King and Emperor
What is the difference between King and Emperor? The king and the emperor are both sovereigns (possessing powers), exercising their authority over more or less extensive individuals and territories. The difference between King and...
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Longest Reigning World Monarchs Ever (Emperor, King, Queen, Prince)
Longest Reigning World Monarchs Ever (Emperor, King, Queen, Prince) 1. King Louis XIV from France Beginning of reign: 14 May 1643 End of reign: 1 September 1715 72 years, 110 days 2. Queen Elizabeth...
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Longest Reigning European Monarchs (Emperors, Kings and Princes)
Longest Reigning European Monarchs – Emperors, Kings and Princes Queen Elizabeth II holding the 10th position of the longest reigning European Monarchs; followed by John II of Liechtenstein with a duration of 70 years...
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Kings and Queens of England and Britain | Monarchs of England and Scotland
Kings and Queens of England and Britain This list includes all the monarchs / Kings and Queens of England and Britain who reigned over Great Britain, that is to say over Scotland from 843...
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