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Why the british shot the ring leaders at the Easter rising?
The main reason usually given is that the British regarded these people as traitors -- guilty of treason against Britain because World War 1 was in progress and the Easter Rising was seen as threatening the war effort. Not all of the leaders were shot however - 2 were reprieved and sentenced to life instead - Eamon De Valera was a US citizen and Britain did not want to offend the US in the ongoing war, and Constance (Countess) Markievicz who was reprieved because the British did not want to offend public opinion by executing a woman.
Who were queen Matilda's sons?
Queen Matilda's sons were Robert II, who became Duke of Normandy, Richard of Normandy, and two sons who went on to become Kings of England, William II and Henry I. She also had four daughters, Adeliza of Normandy, Cecilia of Normandy, Constance who became Countess of Brittany, and Adela, who became Countess of Blois.
Wh was the First woman MP Great Britain?
Astor sometime after World War One, women were only given the vote about this time. The first woman to be a cabinet minister, that is one who is able to exert some authority was Margaret Bondfield in 1929 Nancy Astor won a by-election on 28th of November 1919, and was the first woman to sit in the house of commons, taking her seat on 1st December. She was not however the first woman elected to parliament. In the December 1918 general election, a year before Astor, Constance Markievics (The Countess Markievicz) was elected as member for Dublin St Patrick's. She was a Sinn Fein member, and as a party they refused to sit in parliament as a protest against British rule in Ireland. Therefore the Countess Markievicz was the first woman MP, but she effectively resigned her seat before taking it.
When did Constance Hamilton die?
Constance Hamilton died in 1945.
When was The Countess of Baton Rouge created?
The Countess of Baton Rouge was created in 1998.
When did Constance Markievicz die?
Constance Markievicz died on 1927-07-15.
When was Constance Markievicz born?
Constance Markievicz was born on 1868-02-04.
When was Casimir Markievicz born?
Casimir Markievicz was born in 1874.
When did Casimir Markievicz die?
Casimir Markievicz died in 1932.
Why the british shot the ring leaders at the Easter rising?
The main reason usually given is that the British regarded these people as traitors -- guilty of treason against Britain because World War 1 was in progress and the Easter Rising was seen as threatening the war effort. Not all of the leaders were shot however - 2 were reprieved and sentenced to life instead - Eamon De Valera was a US citizen and Britain did not want to offend the US in the ongoing war, and Constance (Countess) Markievicz who was reprieved because the British did not want to offend public opinion by executing a woman.
Why is Constance Bennett buried at Arlington Cemetery?
The actress Constance Bennet (October 22, 1904 - July 24, 1965) in recognition of her military contributions (She provided relief entertainment to US troops still stationed in Europe , winning military honors for her services . ), and as the wife of Theron John Coulter, who had achieved the rank of Brigadier General , she was buried in Arlington National Cemetery .
Wh was the First woman MP Great Britain?
Astor sometime after World War One, women were only given the vote about this time. The first woman to be a cabinet minister, that is one who is able to exert some authority was Margaret Bondfield in 1929 Nancy Astor won a by-election on 28th of November 1919, and was the first woman to sit in the house of commons, taking her seat on 1st December. She was not however the first woman elected to parliament. In the December 1918 general election, a year before Astor, Constance Markievics (The Countess Markievicz) was elected as member for Dublin St Patrick's. She was a Sinn Fein member, and as a party they refused to sit in parliament as a protest against British rule in Ireland. Therefore the Countess Markievicz was the first woman MP, but she effectively resigned her seat before taking it.
Who were queen Matilda's sons?
Queen Matilda's sons were Robert II, who became Duke of Normandy, Richard of Normandy, and two sons who went on to become Kings of England, William II and Henry I. She also had four daughters, Adeliza of Normandy, Cecilia of Normandy, Constance who became Countess of Brittany, and Adela, who became Countess of Blois.
What is feminine gender of count?
Countess---Masculine: CountFeminine: Countess
What is the French word for constance?
constance
What does the name Countess means?
meaning for Countess
When was The Countess created?
The Countess was created in 1860.
