'The King, in his Declaration, had promised liberty of conscience in matters of religion, and the examination by Parliament of all claims to land with contested titles. He had agreed to satisy the Army under General Monk with regard to their arrears of pay, and to give the same rank to officers when they entered the King's service.' - Page 57 of John Evelyn and his times - Beatrice Saunders - Pergamon Press - 1970
Cromwell banned theatre. Charles II brought theatre back but also allowed women to act for the first time.
'Charles did assent to the Second Test Act (1678) which excluded Catholics from either House of parliament.' Page 163 of Popery & Politics in England 1660-1688 - John Miller - 1973
'only two acts implementing legal reforms that the second Protectorate Parliament passed. In both cases the changes endured: although - like all ordinances passed since 1642 - they were declared null and void at the Restoration' Page 179 of Parliaments and Politics during the Cromwellian Protectorate - Patrick Little and David L. Smith - Cambridge studies in early modern british history
he helped found The Royal Society
Was Louis XIV a faithful husband?
No.
He was married to Maria Theresa of Spain Louis was faithful to his wife for the first year of their marriage, even going so far as to command the Grand Maréchal du Logis that "the Queen and himself were never to be set apart, no matter how small the house in which they might be lodging"[12]. He enjoyed the legitimate passion that his wife felt for him. However, the couple would later have difficulty in matching their personalities. Louis later found Marie-Thérèse to be somewhat dull. She was uninterested in the arts, formed a little Spanish-speaking world of her own, with her pet dogs and equally pet dwarves, the traditional companions of royal women in Spain as seen in many Diego Velázquez's paintings. Her one enthusiasm, for gambling, although a frequent pastime at all courts could hardly be called inspiring.
While all Paris glorified the good looks of the King, Marie-Thérèse continued to put on weight with her delight in hot chocolate and to withdraw into her circle of dwarfs. It seemed Marie-Thérèse was always the last to know that her husband had found a new mistress. Despite this neglect, it is said that the King would perform his conjugal duties every night. Nonetheless, Louis' taking Louise de La Vallière as his first official mistress, caused the Queen much emotional pain. In later years, Louise would make a public apology for her wrongs against the Queen. Marie-Thérèse in her kindly fashion raised her from the floor, kissed her on the forehead and said that she had been forgiven long ago. After her, Madame de Montespan became Louis XIV's mistress and he then took on an unofficial second wife: Madame de Maintenon. Maria Theresa tolerated this, Marie-Thérèse was also too pious and too adoring of her husband to openly resent the position in which she was placed by his avowed infidelities. Moreover, in spite of his blatant unfaithfulness, he ensured that she was treated with the utmost respect befitting her position as Queen and his wife and did indeed reprimand Mme de Montespan when she crossed the line. Eventually, the Queen acted with dignity and did not create scenes at Court.
Where did King Richard III live?
His place of residence just before he traveled down to the Battle of Bosworth, where, he was killed was ... Pontefract Castle
What did King John do to his wife?
John imposed high taxes on his nobles and seized land from them in order to help fund the Crusades overseas. His nobles revolted against him, which resulted in the signing of the Magna Carta.
The first Māori king was Potatau Te Wherowhero, who was crowned in 1858. His ascension marked the beginning of the Māori King Movement, which aimed to unify Māori tribes and provide a cohesive leadership structure against colonial pressures. Potatau's reign symbolized a significant effort to assert Māori sovereignty and identity during a time of significant change and challenge in New Zealand.
Does a Prince have to marry a Princess?
NO! The only legal bar is that she must not be a catholic. Diana wasn't a princess before she married Charles. It remains to be seen what would happen if the heir to the throne was gay and had a civil partnership.
When were King Johns birth and death dates?
King John was born on 24th December 1166, and he died on 19th October 1216.
England Has never been a good country to invade at any time the channel crossing has made it impossible to do for a thousand years, The problem in 1066 was the fact that Harold had taken the English throne and William felt he had a better claim. Some historians believe that Harold may have even promised William that he would not oppose his kingship in an earlier political agreement that he decided to ignore thus infuriating William to invade. As for Hardrada well he was a viking and he loved a bit of rape and pillage but England wasnt good for him to invade because he lost
What is a term for overthrowing a king?
the term you may be looking for is: Usurp
which basically means, to kick out or remove from position or power
What gave Henry motive to kill Thomas Beckett?
Actually, King Henry II did not order the execution or assassination of Thomas a' Beckett. Henry was known to have a horrible temper, and in haste shouted aloud in the presence of his knights "Who will rid me of this troublesome Priest". Four of King Henry II's Knights took his words to mean he wanted Thomas killed; he actually did not literally want anyone to kill Thomas. ---- he didnt agree about the pope