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.
Category:Burials at Westminster Abbey From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This category is intended to list persons buried in Westminster Abbey and who are included in Westminster Abbey Burials and Memorials. Pages in category "Burials at Westminster Abbey" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of 260 total. This list may not reflect recent changes (learn more). (previous 200) (next 200) 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]
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]
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:
500 years on, the grisly secrets of Richard III's lost grave are revealed: King discovered under car park was stripped, tied up and suffered 'humiliation wounds' after his death University of Leicester academics unveil their findings at press conferenceDNA sample matches that of a descendant of the king's maternal lineSkeleton's spinal curvature also matched accounts of the humpback kingRemains were uncovered by archaeologists at former church in LeicesterHistorical records say he was taken to the city after he was killed in 1485 By Nick Mcdermott Published: 23:43 GMT, 4 February 2013 | Updated: 18:22 GMT, 5 February 2013 To great fanfare and cheers, scientists yesterday announced to the world that the skeleton found under a council car park in Leicester is that of Richard III. It was, they said, a historic moment, finally ending the centuries-old mystery of what happened to the body of the last Plantagenet king. But the best was to come. Scroll down for video Clues: Richard III's skeleton showed signs of horrific injuries and the curved spine also matched accounts of the humpback king The fatal blows? By David Leafe The King’s fears would prove well-founded.
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]
Edward II of England 14th-century King of England and Duke of Aquitaine Edward had a close and controversial relationship with Piers Gaveston, who had joined his household in 1300. The precise nature of his and Gaveston's relationship is uncertain; they may have been friends, lovers or sworn brothers. Background[edit] Edward II was the fourth son of Edward I and his first wife, Eleanor of Castile.[1] His father was the king of England and had also inherited Gascony in south-western France, which he held as the feudal vassal of the King of France, and the Lordship of Ireland.[2] His mother was from the Castilian royal family, and held the County of Ponthieu in northern France. Early life (1284–1307)[edit] Birth[edit] Childhood, personality and appearance[edit] Early campaigns in Scotland[edit] Early 14th-century depiction of Edward I (left) declaring his son Edward (right) the Prince of Wales Piers Gaveston and sexuality[edit] Early reign (1307–1311)[edit] Coronation and marriage[edit] Tensions over Gaveston[edit]