Monarchy

Edward the confessor and Harold Godwinson

She would abdicate in favour of Prince Charles becoming king. If Prince Charles refused, then the roll would become the responsibility of Prince William.

The Bloody Code, established in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, aimed to deter crime through the harsh punishment of death for various offenses, including theft and minor crimes. However, its effectiveness was limited, as it did not significantly reduce crime rates and often resulted in overcrowded prisons and public outrage. Many viewed the punishments as disproportionately severe, leading to calls for reform. Ultimately, the Bloody Code was gradually repealed throughout the 19th century, reflecting a shift towards more humane approaches to justice.

* King James I was a Christian who wanted the Bible in the hands of the common man. Commissioned the Authorized King James Bible in 1611. * Fluent in Greek, Latin, French, English, and his native Scots. Schooled in Italian and Spanish. * Wrote extensively including Basilicon Doron (the Kingly Gift), Daemonologie, and tracts on varied subjects such as "Counterblaste to Tobacco" which condemned the use of tobacco. * William Shakespere was one of his subjects. Learning and writing thrived under the King's reign. * Formed the foundation for what is now known as the British Empire by uniting warring tribes of Scotland and then enjoining the crowns of Scotland and England in 1603. First to call it Great Britain. * King James was became King of Scotland in 1567 when he was 13 months old and acceded to the English throne in 1603. * Reformation leader John Knox read the sermon when he was crowned King. * He endured racism as a Scot ruling over the English, nevertheless had the love and admiration of many subjects. Years after his death, detractors tried to sully his good name. Unfortunately, it continues today, yet KJV translators, yea the King himself had predicted such. * King James was sickly having crippling arthritis, weak limbs, abdominal colic, gout, and a number of other chronic illnesses. He also had physical handicaps which affected his legs and tongue. Coupled with numerous attempts on his life, he required constant attention and watchcare. * His mother was Mary Queen of Scots who was deposed in 1567 and executed in 1587 after 19 years in prison. His father, Lord Darnley, was murdered in 1567.

Tutbury Castle, Staffordshire, England.

No. He had 4 children himself and loved them very much.

"control freak"

King George the Second died of a heart attack while in the bathroom.

A "beggarly king" typically refers to a ruler who is impoverished or lacks the resources and power traditionally associated with kingship. This phrase can also symbolize a leader who, despite holding a title or position of authority, is ineffective or unable to command respect and loyalty due to their diminished circumstances. It often conveys themes of irony, reflecting the contrast between the dignity of kingship and the reality of destitution.

Nearly 300 Protestants were burnt at the stake for refusing to convert from Protestantism to Catholicism.

It is unknown how Edward the V died. He was taken to the Tower of London and never seen publicly again.

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It will probably never be known for certain but circumstantial evidence suggests Edward V and his brother Richard Duke of York were murdered in the Tower around July 1483, when Edward was nearly thirteen. Sir Thomas More claims they were smothered and this claim is echoed elsewhere in contemporary sources. In 1674 two skeletons were found buried in the rubble of a staircase leading from the White Tower to a chapel and they were believed to be Edward V and his brother. More recent analysis of the remains revealed a dark reddish stain around the jaw of the larger of the skeletons which, if the bodies are indeed those of Edward V and Richard, supports the notion of suffocation. Hope this is helpful!

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To be honest, I can't really think of ten whole things he actually did well, but here are a couple:

1. He was a very determined character and you could rely on him to help you in a war

2. He stayed loyal to his wife and never had any mistresses in his time as king

3. He always made time for his children and didn't leave everything to his wife

Thats about it really, he was a pretty terrible king!

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James II

it is thought that he hadsyphilis sexually transmitted disease) but some historians disagree with this. They think instead of syphilis he had diabetes type 1. Henry also suffered from gout (eating to much rich foods).

James Francis Edward Stuart is known as the The Old Pretender, because he was son of the deposed King James II & VII of England and Scotland, and after his father's dead in 16 September 1701 James Francis Edward Stuart claimed the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland, some one that claims a throne they do not occupy is known as a Pretender, the adjective "old" after James Francis Edward Stuart's own son Charles Edward Stuart went to war for his father and became known as "The Young Pretender"

The Magna Carta established the kings were not above the law. This limited their power and thus their abuses.

Mary Chandler died in 1745.

the Jacobean Era

If fate wants me to be king, perhaps fate will just make it happen and I won't have to do anything

Petition of Rights

they did

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this seems to be what was written by Philip Henry who was present at the execution:

"The blow I saw given," wrote another, Philip Henry, "and can truly say with a sad heart, at the instant whereof, I remember well, there was such a grone by the Thousands then present as I never heard before and desire I may never hear again. There was according to order one Troop immediately marching fromwards Charing-Cross to Westminster and another fromwards Westminster to Charing Cross, purposely to masker" (i.e. to overpower) "the people and to disperse and scatter them, so that I had much adoe amongst the rest to escape home without hurt."