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Henry VIII
Henry VIII ruled England from 1509-1547 and remains one of that country's most famous and controversial kings. He was the second monarch of the House of Tudor. Henry's hearty appetites and fickle…Part IV. A Landholder
When the Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia in 1787, Oliver Ellsworth represented Connecticut and took an active part in the proceedings. During debate on the Great Compromise,…Lancaster, house of
(Encyclopedia) Lancaster, house ofLancaster, house oflăngˈkəstər [key], royal family of England. The line was founded by the second son of Henry III, Edmund Crouchback, 1245–96, who was created earl…Bridewell
(Encyclopedia) BridewellBridewellbrīdˈwəl [key], area in London, England, between Fleet St. and the Thames River. The Bridewell house of correction, demolished in 1863, was on the site of a palace…Isabel of Bavaria
(Encyclopedia) Isabel of Bavaria, 1371–1435, French queen, consort of Charles VI, daughter of the duke of Bavaria. After her marriage (1385) she was several times regent for her demented husband.…John the Fearless
(Encyclopedia) John the Fearless, 1371–1419, duke of Burgundy (1404–19); son of Philip the Bold. He fought against the Turks at Nikopol in 1396 and was a prisoner for a year until he was ransomed. He…Rivers, Richard Woodville, 1st Earl
(Encyclopedia) Rivers, Richard Woodville, 1st Earl, d. 1469, English nobleman. He was knighted (1426) by Henry VI and acquired wealth and power by marrying (c.1436) Jacquetta of Luxemburg, widow of…William Shakespeare: Henry VI (Pt 3), Act V, Scene VI
Scene VILondon. The TowerEnter King Henry VI and Gloucester, with the Lieutenant, on the wallsGloucesterGood day, my lord. What, at your book so hard?King Henry VIAy, my good lord:—my lord, I…William Shakespeare: Henry VI (Pt 1), Act I, Scene VI
Scene VIThe sameEnter, on the walls, Joan LA Pucelle, Charles, Reignier, Alencon, and SoldiersJoan La PucelleAdvance our waving colours on the walls; Rescued is Orleans from the English Thus…William Shakespeare: Henry VI (Pt 1), Act IV, Scene VI
Scene VIA field of battleAlarum: excursions, wherein John Talbot is hemmed about, and Talbot rescues himTalbotSaint George and victory! fight, soldiers, fight. The regent hath with Talbot…Trending
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