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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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Why does bloody mary want to kill people?
Bloody Mary - bloody Mary was executed than killed
NO SHE WAS NOT!WHEN IT WAS HER SCHOOLS PROM NIGHT SHE WENT TO THE BACK WHERE BOYS WERE MAKING GIRLS DRUNK SO A BOY CAME UP TO HER AND SAID TO DRINK A SLEEPY DRINK THAT WILL MAKE HER SLEEP FOR THEY CAN TAKE HER AND SHE THREW THE DRINK AND THE GUY PUNCHED HER BUT SHE DIED HE DID NOT MEAN TO HURT THE POOR PROM GIRL SO HE HID HER IN A ATTIC OR A CHEST SO SHE
DIED AND SHE DIED BY A MIRROR SO HER SOUL GOT SUCKED IN THE MIRROR!
Did William the Conqueror have a wife?
He did not have a baby, but his wife had nine children. Some were born while the couple were Duke and Duchess of Normandy and some were born when they were King and Queen of England. There son William became King after the Conquerors death
What did Queen Mary 1 do about the religious situation in England?
Mary Tudor attempted to return the Church of England to what it was in the early years of her father Henry VIII. She desired to restore the Religious Houses, but there was little support from the Catholic Nobility and gentry, who were reluctant to restore the land and wealth they had filched, so she asked the pope to accept the situation as it was.
She tried to make the Pope the religious authority in England, but fell out with him and brought back the system before Henry which on paper at least was hostile to the pope as a foreign monarch.
She abolished the headship of the crown, but used it in her quarrel with the bishop of Rome!
She also brought back the Anglican Sarum Rite, which had been in use from 1090 till 1549.
How did kings and queens gain the right to rule in a monarchy?
It was a family tradition passed down from generation to generation. However, in early days the monach was defind by battles the winner taking the title
No. Henry VIII was alive during the 16th century and the automobile was not invented until hundreds of years later.
Who was the French king during the American Revolutionary War?
It depends on the French Revolution in question:
French Revolution of 1789-1799: King Louis XVI / replaced with First Republic
July Revolution of 1830: King Charles X / replaced with King Louis Philippe I
The June Rebellion of 1832: King Louis Philippe I / survived the revolution
The French Revolution of 1848: King Louis Philippe I / replaced with Second Republic
Did King Henry VII have more than one wife?
Yes he did. He was married to Catherine of Volois who was the daughter of the King of France
Who became King of England when Richard 1 died?
Since you didn't say which queen here is a list of who succeeded each one.
Mary I- Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I- James I of England and VI of Scotland
Mary II- Anne
Anne- George I
Victoria- Edward VII
Who was on the throne of England at the time of Trafalgar?
The monarch on the throne at the time of the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, (where Lord Nelson was killed) was King George III (1738 -1820).
What would the inside of his Henry viii palace have looked like?
Very posh and grand in his day but to us now it would look old fashioned.
Charles II was a fairly popular monarch. After Oliver Cromwell's rule, which took a lot of fun out of people's lives, the relaxed King Charles was a welcome change. Also helping his popularity was the Great Fire of London, which he personally helped fight.
Why did edward vi become king?
King Edward VI of England became king on 28th January 1547, aged 9.
He became king because his farther, King Henry VIII died of old age at the age of 56. The eldest boy will then become the king, if there is no boys it will be the eldest girl. If there are no girls or boys it will be the closest boy relitive then if there are no boy relitives it will be the closest girl relitive.
He died on 6th July 1553 aged 15.
He was just 15. He became King at the age of 9. He was succeeded by his haf sister Mary, but not until Lady Jane Grey had lost her head.
When did Henry VI get married to Elizabeth of York?
Henry VI was married to Margaret of Anjuo, they married in 1445 CE. Henry VII was married to Elizabeth of York. They were married from 1486 to 1503 CE.
How many people did Lady Jane Grey Kill?
As Queen for nine days Jane Grey did not kill anyone as far as I know. If you want to be literal I supose you could count those who died fighting for her but I wouldn't because she never wanted the throne. If you want to learn more about Jane Grey go to TudorHistory.org.
What problems did the barons have with King John?
king john was a very powerful man he has lots of money and land but one day the barons took credit for the kings land and became a stronger population which was why king john had the problems.
Descendents of Catherine Parr?
She only had one daughter, Mary, and she was presumed to have died early (sometime in 1548).
In what type of government does a monarch have complete control over the people?
The form of government which means monarchs have total control over their subjects is known as absolute monarchy. This was first instituted by King Charles XI in Sweden.
Who won the Battle of Bosworth?
Henry Tudor (later to become Henry VII) won.
His opponent, Richard III, was a generally unpopular King, partly because he was thought to have murdered his nephews (the Princes in the Tower). This meant that he had little support from the nobility whereas Henry's mother (Margaret Beaufort) was able to get more support for her son.
However, both sides were quite evenly matched and it was only a combination of luck and of the powerful Stanley brothers joining on Henry's side that allowed him to win.
Which Tudor monarchs are the most famous?
The most famous kings and queens are, Queen Victoria, King Henry the eighth, Queen Elizabeth the first and second, King Alfred the Great, and Bloody Mary.
Why was king Richard called Lionheart?
His courage and military prowess, even before he became king, was famous, earning him the nickname. By the young age of 16 he was already commanding troops in France, putting down rebellions, and he led the Third Crusade (after Philip II of France returned to his kingdom), scoring valuable victories over Saladin, including ending the Siege of Acre.
When is Jane Seymours birthday?
If you're talking about the English actress who starred in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, she was born February 15, 1951.
If you're talking about King Henry VIII's third wife, it is speculated that she was born in the year 1509. However it is more likely that she was born in either 1507 or 1508. This is because at her funeral, 29 maidens walked in succession during the ceremony. In those times it was customary to mark the number of years the deceased party had lived. Therefore, for there to be 29 maidens, Jane would had to be born in 1508 or maybe even in 1507, since it is also possible that her 30th birthday was later in the year and she succumbed to childbed fever before reaching it.
Why did people get angry about king Charles 1 getting married to henrietta maria of France?
People got angry because Henrietta maria of France was a catholic.
And Politically, it was a move towards an alliance between France and England against Spain.