Rassendyll was persuaded to impersonate the king of Ruritania by Duke Michael, the king's illegitimate uncle, who sought to usurp the throne. Michael believed that Rassendyll's striking resemblance to King Rudolf V would allow him to manipulate events to his advantage. The plan aimed to secure Michael's control over the kingdom while Rassendyll, initially reluctant, was drawn into the intrigue due to a sense of duty and adventure. Ultimately, Rassendyll's decision was influenced by a desire to protect the rightful king and the stability of Ruritania.
Rudolf Rassendyll, an Englishman, found himself in Ruritania while on vacation and became embroiled in a political intrigue after meeting the king, Rudolf Elphberg. When the king was drugged and incapacitated by the villainous Duke Michael, Rassendyll was asked to impersonate him to prevent a coup. His resemblance to the king allowed him to step into the role, leading to a series of adventures as he navigated court politics and ultimately aimed to restore the rightful king to power.
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Lady Rose Burlesdon, his sister-in-law, a pretty, accomplished, and wealthy woman. Rudolf, king of Ruritania, little known to his subjects because of his frequent and extended absences from his country.
Augustine of Canterbury attempted to reconcile the Celtic and Latin factions of the Church of England. Eventually he persuaded the king of the Anglo-Saxons to accept Christianity.
Magellan was Portuguese. He sailed west to find a new trading route to Asia and the spice Islands. He could not get permission from the Portuguese King, so he changed nationality and persuaded the King of Spain to give him permission to sail. The Portuguese King did not like Magellan, and did not believe that the world was round. - The King thought this expedition was a waste of money as it was "impossible".
Rassendyll becomes the king of Ruritania due to a fortunate resemblance to the real king, Rudolf V, who falls into a plot against him. When Rudolf is incapacitated, Rassendyll, initially in Ruritania for a holiday, is persuaded to impersonate him to ensure the stability of the throne. His bravery and quick thinking help thwart the conspiracy, ultimately leading to his temporary ascension as king. Rassendyll's sense of duty and honor drive him to act in the best interests of the kingdom, solidifying his role as a hero.
on the day of coronation ceremony the king elphberg was unconcious due to which ressendyll impersonate the king. the king (ressendyll)is warmly and enthusiasticallyreceived by the people in the capital. and also flavia does not identify him .amid the cheers and tears,nobody doubt a little about the identity of the king. thus the warm reception of the people encourage ressendyll to play the king
rassendyl visited ruritania in order to attend the corronation ceremony of king 5
they persuaded the king to lower tariffs and help with trade.
The duke and the king impersonate relatives of Peter Wilks to deceive the townspeople and claim Peter Wilks' inheritance for themselves. They hope to capitalize on the townspeople's sympathy towards the Wilks family to manipulate the situation in their favor and make off with the money.
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kindness is a main theme in The Novel Prisoner Of Zenda by Anthony Hope Hawkins.Rudolf Rassendyll was a kind person who helped the King of Ruritania retain his throne.The king was in danger of losing his throne and lif unless Rudolf helped him out.Colonel Sapt also showed kindness when he helped Rudolf carry out his impersonation of the king at the coronation.
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John Adams persuaded King George the 3rd to sign the constitution
Not 100% sure but I think it is James Brown aka "The King", a guy from Northern Ireland, who (IMHO) does not just impersonate but brings the voice and the spirit of Elvis' performance to life.