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Monarchy
Monarchy is a form of government in which all political power is vested in a monarch, usually a king or a queen. The monarch rules the nation, and acts as the head of state until his/her death or abdication.
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What kind of a king was King Charles 1?
Charles 1 of Great Britain believed his own propaganda, that he was destined to rule by god and that everything he said or did was for the good of the country. This made it very difficult for Parliament to make laws to help the common people.
It was made more difficult by having a catholic wife at a time when the vast majority of people were protestant.
At times he dissolved parliament when it looked as if things were not going the way he wanted.
Basically, he made himself so unpopular that he brought on the English Civil War.
What is Marie Antoinette's legend?
That when the peasants had complained about not having bread she said "Let them eat cake". She never said that.
How did the Stuarts come to power?
The Stuarts came into power because Elizabeth Did not have an heir so she gave the crown to James the 6th of Scotland and the Scots came down to create a new era.
Did Queen Mary burn protestant churches aswell as people?
Do you mean Mary I of England or Mary I of Scotland?
Mary I of England(also known as Mary Tudor or "Bloody Mary") did not burn religious houses as well as people, to my knowledge. She burned an estimated 300 people during her reign-including women and children. It is strange that she is known as "Bloody Mary" when she killed only 300 people compared to her father King Henry VIII who killed an estimated 50,000 people including two of his wives and a lot of his closest friends(see: Anne Boleyn, Katherine Howard, Thomas Moore, Thomas Cromwell, ect.). She married King Phillip II of Spain-her cousin-and like her mother died broken hearted and alone. But unlike her mother she died a very unpopular queen for not only her spanish marriage and loss of Calais but for funding her husbands wars leaving the kingdom near bankruptcy and forcing her subjects to the Roman Catholic faith-which she whole heartedly believed in.
Mary Queen of Scotland and France(and to Roman Catholics Queen of England over Queen Elizabeth I also known as Marie Stuart) as far as i know did not kill any protestants during her reign as queen. She spent most of her childhood in France while her mother(Mary of Guise) ruled Scotland as regent for her. Mary eventually married the heir to the French throne and became Queen of France apon her father-in-law's death due to a jousting acciedent. Mary and her husband Francis II of France ruled together for less than a year before he died of what some believe to be an ear infection(i know it sounds silly but they didn't have medication like we do). Mary's mother-in-law did not like her so Mary left France to her home country of Scotland(by this time her mother had died). Though France was very Roman Catholic Scotland was of the reformed faith. Mary had no choice but to be tolerant or risk an uprising. She was used to the sofisication of the French Court not the brutes of Scotland. She married for love and that eventually turned sour. her husband stabbed her best friend the secritary in front of then pregnant Mary. she gave birth to a boy the future James I of England. her husband was murdered some alege by her. she was kept captive by her half brother for over a year. when she escaped she fled to England hoping to have the support of the English queen her cousin-Elizabeth I(Mary I of England's sister). Mary queen of Scotland was kept captive by Elizabeth for almost 20 year before she was executed by her for the treasonous act of plotting to take Elizabeth's life(after being held captive for almost half my life(Mary died at 44 she'd been held as a captive for almost 21 years) i would try to kill my captor too!) As you can see she was kind of busy and was almost never truly in control of her own life to burn people at the stake or religious houses for that matter. if she had there would have been an uprising(as there eventually was by her half brother).
When was Queen Anne 113 Signature china made?
we bought it a piece or two at a time from Winn Dixie grocery store in the late 60s or early '70s.
Who was King Edward the confessors closest relative?
King Edward the Confessor's closest relatives were his mother and his brother. After that, William, Duke of Normandy, known as "The Conqueror" was closest blood relative, a cousin.
Harald Godwineson was 20 years old when Edward married Harald's aunt, Edith. Thus, Harald and Edward did not share a drop of the same blood.
How old was queen anne Gloria when she became queen?
She was born in February 1665 and accended the throne in 1702 so she was 37 years old.
Does Bloody Marry really haunt people?
The legend of Bloody Mary, a ghostly figure said to appear when her name is chanted in front of a mirror, is rooted in folklore and urban myths rather than reality. Many people report feeling frightened or experiencing strange occurrences during the ritual, but these are often attributed to psychological factors such as suggestion and fear. While some may claim to have had paranormal experiences, there is no scientific evidence to support the idea that Bloody Mary actually haunts individuals. Ultimately, she is more a cultural myth than a genuine supernatural entity.
Why did good king wencselas become famous?
Good King Wenceslas became famous for his legendary generosity and commitment to helping the poor. He is celebrated in the Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas," which recounts his act of compassion as he braves harsh winter weather to deliver food and aid to a less fortunate peasant. His legacy is also tied to his role as a patron saint of the Czech Republic, symbolizing moral leadership and social responsibility. His life and deeds have made him a lasting figure in Czech history and folklore.
Why was Charles the first executed?
Charles I was executed for supposedly committing reason against his own country ( England) however the court who decided his fate were all against him, 135 people were invited to the courtroom to be the deciders of his fate but only 68 people turned up which shows that a lot of people didn't think it was right to put him on trial. In the end Charles was executed on the 30th of January 1649. Hope this helps, it came from the top of my head as Iearnt in history years ago, but I assure you it is reliable. :)
Why was elizabeth of york famous?
She was famous for many reasons.
1. She was the mother of Henry VIII
2. She was the only person who has been the daughter, neice, wife, mother, and grandmother of Kings and Queens.
Who was King Edgar of England?
Edgar I the Peaceful or the Peaceable (c. 943 or 944 - July 8, 975) was the younger son of Edmund I of England.
He was the 14th king of England.
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Where was Mary Queen of Sots crowned?
She was crowned in Scotland, by her brother when she came back from France.
Mary Holly died on May 17, 1976, in Palm Springs, California, USA.
Why was Louis XIV considered the most powerful monarch?
because he declared ' l'etat c'est moi' thus taking absolute control of the state. However, this is not documented, just my opinion: he was led to believe that he was in total power by the courtiers who provided him ballet, women and other pleasures- like being present to the " lever"- what a dillusional king- he has very disastrous wars and after him the monarchy became weaker- poor Louis XVI- to inherit such a mess. No wonder he could not put things right!!!!
What was King George presented that had a list of resolutions?
Declaration of rights, is a ist of 10 resolves to be presented to King George the 3rd. Included was the colonists' right to "life, liberty, and property."
