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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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a companion of a queen, king or other ruler in their official home, especially in the past
Why did one of Henry vIII wife survive?
Three of his wives survived:
Katherine of Aragon - she and Henry divorced. Katherine died a natural death.
Anne of Cleves - the marriage was annull4ed. Anne died a natural death.
Catherine Parr - she outlived Henry.
Mary 1 was a staunch Catholic. Because of her bloodthirsty persecution of Protestants, she became known as 'Bloody Mary'. The 'Bloody Mary' cocktail (vodka and tomato juice) is named after her.
What are The 5 most important events of the Napoleonic era?
There were many important events during the Napoleonic era. Five of them were: Napolean relinquished command in Egypt, Battle of Marengo, Napolean crowned himself emperor, The hundred days, and Nepoleans death.
Why is Queen Elizabeth who succeeded her father in 1952 known as elizebeth II?
Queen Elizabeth II who succeeded her father King George VI in 1952 was the second monarch of England who was named Elizabeth. Elizabeth I was queen from 1558 until 1603.
Queen She-wolf?! No such person (although there is the Queen of She-ba...intellectual joke). She-wolves were the derogatory name given to medieval queens who became either too domineering or too powerful in the running of the country. Such women include Eleanor of Aquitaine and Isabella of Castile.
Mountbatten was killed by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in a bombing attack on his boat off the coast of County Sligo, Ireland, on August 27, 1979. The attack was carried out as part of the IRA's campaign against British targets in Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Who takes over the thrown after Queen Elizabeth I?
Prince Charles is next in line to succeed to the THRONE after Queen Elizabeth II
King James I succeeded Elizabeth I (depending on what question you were trying to ask)
What factors led to the rise of absolute monarchs?
Ultimately the rise of absolutist monarchs led to the fall of the order of society as it was. The most famous, or rather infamous, absolute monarch is Louis XIV of France, the "Sun King." His opulence and oppression of the French people coupled with the succession of of many weak rulers following the end of his reign led to the French revolution of 1789 and the execution of Louis XVI and Mary Antoinette. The revolution was mostly caused by the over-taxation of the people because of the massive French national debt and the newly realized possibility of republican democracy as seen in the American Revolution, in which the French military participated. Of course, the weakness of the following republic left a perfect opportunity for Napoleon Bonaparte, an audacious French military commander, to take over the government in a coup d'etat in 1799, overthrowing the elected 5-man Directory.The French revolution of course led the other monarchs of continental Europe to fight against this idea of republicanism for fear it would spread to their countries.
In Russia the tsar Peter the Great attempted to emulate Western absolutism in his building of St. Petersburg, the "Venice of the North." His oppression and the incompetence of the succeeding tsars led to the Russian Revolution of 1905 and, with WWI 1914-1918, the revolution of 1917 and the communist take-over.
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Could an illegitimate son of a king be considered as an heir if the king were to die?
That was the case at one time. Nowadays, all monarchies require the successors to be legitimate. (Remember that aunts, uncles and cousins can also be in the line of succession.)
What two pieces of advice did King Henry IV give to his son as he was about to take the throne?
Listen to trusted advisors and unite the nobles in a foreign war.
Who were the three main claims on the English throne in 1066?
Harold Godwin/son
Harald hardrada
William of Normandy
Yes, in many historical contexts, monarchs were expected to propose alliances or marriages as a means of strengthening political ties and ensuring stability within their realms. These proposals often involved careful negotiations, considering factors like lineage, wealth, and influence. However, the nature of these proposals varied depending on the specific customs and political structures of the time and region. Ultimately, while they had the authority to propose, the decision was often influenced by advisors and the prevailing political climate.
Mary Tudor reigned from 1553 to '58. She had Lady Jane Grey deposed from power and executed after Edward VI named her as his successor, and reigned for 5 years, carrying out a genocidal campaign of persecution against the Protestant population which earned her the nickname 'Bloody Mary'.
She died of ovarian cancer in 1558, and was succeeded by her younger half-sister, Queen Elizabeth 1st.
