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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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Who came after the tudors and the Stuarts?
after the rule of the House of Stuart came to an end in 1714 the crown of Great Britain passed to their German Cousins the House of Hanover.
Was King Edward the confessor a good king or bad king?
His reign is known for its peaceful nature. But his succession issue led the the invasion of the Normans in 1066.
Who was overthrown during the glorious revolution in England?
That was King Louis XVI (23 August 1754 - 21 January 1793).
What happens when you call bloody Mary name 3 times in a bathroom with the lights off?
depending on how easily you get scared, either you scare yourself and think you see her in the mirror, or nothing at all its just your own reflection.
Why Charles X abdicated the throne?
Because he was forced to abdicate by the "July Revolution" of 1830.
When a pharaoh died what happened to his wives?
When a pharaoh died their wives would find another pharaoh to be with. The wives would also remember the pharaoh that died.
How are Henry the VIII and Charles the V connected?
Henry VIII of England went to war with Charles V of France. The Pope had refused Henry's divorce, Henry married Anne Boleyn anyway and created the Church of England to declare his first marriage null and void. This gave the Pope the incentive to command Charles to go to war with Henry.
The name of Henry the VIII house?
- Henry VIII favorite house was Hampton Court Palace. He was even buried there!!!:)
Why Did Charles I Get Beheaded?
For waging war against Parliament, particularly in the Second Civil War (1648). He'd been spared after his first defeat: in taking up arms again he was considered to have acted treasonably.
Who was a Prince of Wales England in 1801?
The Prince of Wales in 1920 was Prince Edward, the eldest son of King George V. Prince Edward briefly became King Edward VIII in 1936 but abdicated in favour of his brother Prince Albert, who reigned as King George VI until 1952.
Can a Catholic be king or queen of England?
No, since the 1700's no Catholic can be King or Queen of England. Before this time it was different. Until Henry VIII broke with the Church of Rome all Kings and Queens were Catholic. After Henry his daughter Mary burned Protestants and later Charles I married French Catholic Henrietta Maria who raised their children in the faith. Charles and Henrietta's sons Charles and James were both Catholic and it was because of James and the "Glorious Revolution" that they came up with the rule that only Protestant descentants of Sophia of Hanover (The Grandaughter of King James I) could be in line to the throne of England.
Mary, Queen of Scots (1542 -1587) was a great granddaughter of Henry VII - she was descended from Princess Margaret Tudor.
Also, Lady Jane Grey (1537 - 1554) the so-called Nine Days Queen, and her sisters Lady Catherine Grey, Lady Mary Grey. Also, Lady Margaret Clifford (1540 - 1596). They were all descended from Princess Mary Rose Tudor.
What impact did William the Conqueror have on the evolution of parliament?
William the conquerorimpacted the evolution of Parliament by centralizing feudalism. He also had sherrifs and castles.
How did lady Jane grey get the nickname 9 days queen?
Her nickname - "The Nine Days Queen" - came about because she ruled England for only 9 days, from 10 July - 19 July 1553.
Who was queen of England in 1902?
There has not been a Queen (or King) of England for over 300 years.
England is a part of, but not the same as, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
In 1902, the monarch was King Edward VII and at that time he was King of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
His wife, Alexandra, was the Queen Consirt.
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What is the date when monarchy was overthrown in America?
It depends when you think that is we gained independence in 1776 which is when I'd say the monarch was overthrown
Why did King George second want to establish south of the carolinas?
There was not a goal of 13 colonies. In fact, there were 32 colonies total. During the last two decades of the 16th century the English Crown granted various proprietors and chartered companies authority to establish colonies in America. These led to the creation of 12 colonies and in 1730 a group of government sponsored trustees established Georgia. Except for New Hampshire and Nova Scotia, both of which were started under direct supervision of the crown, these colonies were private ventures and not supervised by the English. Between 1624-1729 the majority of the colonies were made into royal provinces and this included the private colonies.
Who holds power in a constitutional monarchy?
Within a monarchy, the royal family holds the power. Typically, the king and or queen.
Why did King Charles use Ship money?
around 1633 King Charles I started ship money because he had got rid of Parliament and he was running out of money so he decided to use a tax that only occurred in the time of war and at that time Britain was not involved in war so because of his Divine Right he thought he might might as well use ship money to get more money
Which monarchs were originally from Germany?
If we talk about the still-reigning monarchs of today: the kings of Holland and Belgium and the Queen of Great Britain
What did Edward king Henry VIII son die off?
Depends which Henry Tudor you're asking about.
- Henry VII - Died of tuberculosis on 21 April 1509
- Henry VIII - Nobody knows. We believe he died of diabetes on 28 January 1547
- Henry Duke of Cornwall (Henry VIII's son) - Nobody knows. He died suddenly for unknown reasons on 23 February 1511
Which period of the Renaissance was associated with the reign of James 1?
The Renaissance was around the 1400 to 1600's. James I reign between 1603 to 1625 and the period associated with the reign would be the Elizabethan period.
