Blanche of Lancaster (photo from a tapestry) The woman to whom "The Book of the Duchess" by Geoffrey Chaucer is dedicated to, Blanche of Lancaster, was the first and beloved wife of John of Gaunt (yes, he who later married his mistress Katherine Swynford from whom the Tudors claimed the throne). Even though she was deeply loved by her husband, and the mother of the future Henry IV, Blanche is not the woman we hear about the most when it comes to John of Gaunt, as his mistress (and later wife) tends to overshadow her (as the mighty Tudors descended from Katherine and John’s issue). Blanche was born at Bolingbroke Castle on the 25th of March in 1345. Her parents were Henry of Grostmont, the 1st Duke of Lancaster, and Isabel de Beaumont. She is described as to have been beautiful, with blonde hair, blue eyes, and she was a calm and peaceful person. She was married to her third cousin, John of Gaunt on the 19th of May 1359, when she was fourteen years old. Her funeral at St.
List of Irish monarchs Early medieval kings in Ireland[edit] For a list of kings of the early medieval period in the various Gaelic kingdoms of Ireland, as opposed to kings of all Ireland, see List of Irish kings. High Kings of Ireland 846–1198[edit] The historical High-Kings of Ireland date from the inauguration of Mael Sechnaill mac Maele Ruanaid in 846 to Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair, who died in 1198. Ruaidrí was inaugurated King of Ireland at Dublin in spring 1166. He was arguably the first undisputed full king of Ireland. From Lordship of Ireland to British monarchy[edit] In 1177, as the leader of the Norman invasion of Ireland, King Henry II of England created the title of Lord of Ireland for his youngest son John, who was not then expected to succeed to any other title. During the reign of George III of the United Kingdom the Kingdoms of Great Britain and of Ireland merged to become the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland by the terms of the Act of Union 1800. British monarchy to Irish monarchy[edit]
Edmund I King of the English Edmund I (Old English: Ēadmund, pronounced [æːɑdmund]; 921 – 26 May 946) was King of the English from 939 until his death. His epithets include the Elder, the Deed-doer, the Just, and the Magnificent.[2] Early life and military threats[edit] Edmund came to the throne as the son of Edward the Elder,[2] and therefore the grandson of Alfred the Great, great-grandson of Æthelwulf of Wessex and great-great grandson of Egbert of Wessex, who was the first of the house of Wessex to start dominating the Anglo Saxon realms. However, being born when his father was already a middle aged man, Edmund lost his father when he was a toddler, in 924, which saw his 30 year old half brother Athelstan come to the throne. Louis IV of France[edit] One of Edmund's last political movements of which there is some knowledge is his role in the restoration of Louis IV of France to the throne. Family, death and succession[edit] See also[edit] References[edit] Further reading[edit] External links[edit]
List of presidents of Colombia Wikipedia list article The House of Nariño, the president's official residence and centre of the administration The following is a list of presidents of Colombia. Under the Colombian Constitution of 1991, the President of Colombia is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of Colombia. As chief of the executive branch and head of the national government as a whole, the presidency is the highest political office in Colombia by influence and recognition. The president is also the commander-in-chief of the Military Forces of Colombia. Lists of presidents[edit] Republic of Colombia (1819–1831)[edit] This list includes those persons who were sworn into or forcibly took the office of President of the Republic of Colombia following the passing of the Colombian Constitution of 1832, which took effect on 30 August 1821. Republic of New Granada (1832–1858)[edit] There were 8 people in office serving a presidency each. Parties Conservative Liberal Military rule Conservative Liberal
Edward I of England 13th and 14th-century King of England and Duke of Aquitaine King of England Edward I (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots (Latin: Malleus Scotorum), was King of England from 1272 to 1307. Before his accession to the throne, he was commonly referred to as The Lord Edward. The first son of Henry III, Edward was involved from an early age in the political intrigues of his father's reign, which included an outright rebellion by the English barons. In 1259, he briefly sided with a baronial reform movement, supporting the Provisions of Oxford. Edward I was a tall man (6'2") for his era, hence the nickname "Longshanks". Early years, 1239–63[edit] Childhood and marriage[edit] Early fourteenth-century manuscript initial showing Edward and his wife Eleanor. Early ambitions[edit] Back in England, early in 1262, Edward fell out with some of his former Lusignan allies over financial matters. Civil war and crusades, 1264–73[edit] Welsh wars[edit]
My Genealogy Home Page:Information about Ealhmund of Kent Ealhmund of Kent (d. Aft. 784) Ealhmund of Kent (son of Eofa and of Kent) died Aft. 784. Notes for Ealhmund of Kent:Ealhmund, was King of Kent in 784. There is little historical evidence for his reign. According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Ealhmund was the father of Ecgberht III, later King of Wessex and Kent EALHMUND, son of EAFA of Wessex & his wife --- a princess of the Royal House of Kent (-after 784, maybe after 801). m ---. Ealhmund & his wife had [two] children: 1. - see below. 2. Children of Ealhmund of Kent are:
List of Spanish monarchs This is a list of Spanish monarchs that is, rulers of the country of Spain in the modern sense of the word. The forerunners of the monarchs of the Spanish throne were the following: These lineages were eventually united by the marriage of the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon (king of the Crown of Aragon) and Isabella I of Castile (queen of the Crown of Castile). Although their kingdoms continued to be separate, with their personal union they ruled them together as one dominion. Kingdom of Spain (1479–1873)[edit] House of Trastamara (1516–1555)[edit] Under Isabella and Ferdinand, the kingdoms of Castilla and Aragon were united. House of Habsburg (1516–1700)[edit] Under Joanna and Charles I, the two thrones of Castile and Aragon were finally united under one monarch. House of Bourbon (1700–1808)[edit] House of Bonaparte (1808–1813)[edit] The only monarch from this dynasty was Joseph I, imposed by his brother Napoleon I of France after Charles IV and Ferdinand VII had abdicated.
Saxon Switzerland Hilly natural area in Saxony, Germany Saxon Switzerland (German: Sächsische Schweiz) is a hilly climbing area and national park in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, located around the Elbe valley south-east of Dresden in Saxony, Germany. Together with Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic, the region is known as Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland. Saxon Switzerland alone has some 1,000 climbing peaks, as well as several hollows. The administrative district for the area is Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge. Etymology[edit] The German name for Saxon Switzerland, Sächsische Schweiz, appeared in the 18th century. From their new, adopted home they look eastwards and saw, about a day's walk away, a hill range. They felt the landscape was reminiscent of their homeland, the Swiss Jura, and reported in their exchange of letters on the difference between their homeland and "Saxon Switzerland". The description became popular through the publication of the name by Wilhelm Lebrecht Götzinger. Geography[edit]
List of Roman emperors Wikipedia list article The territory under command of the emperor had developed under the period of the Roman Republic as it invaded and occupied most of Europe and portions of northern Africa and western Asia. Under the republic, regions of the empire were ruled by provincial governors answerable to and authorised by the Senate and People of Rome. During the republic, the chief magistrates of Rome were two consuls elected each year; consuls continued to be elected in the imperial period, but their authority was subservient to that of the emperor, and the election was controlled by the emperor. In the late 3rd century, after the Crisis of the Third Century, Diocletian formalised and embellished the recent manner of imperial rule, establishing the so-called Dominate period of the Roman Empire. This was characterised by the explicit increase of authority in the person of the emperor, and the use of the style dominus noster 'our lord'. Legitimacy[edit] Emperors after 395[edit] See also[edit]