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(Encyclopedia) Ardashir II, king of Persia (379–83), of the Sassanid, or Sassanian, dynasty. A provincial governor under Shapur II, he succeeded to the throne. He earned popularity by remitting taxes…Amalric II
(Encyclopedia) Amalric II or Amaury II, c.1155–1205, Latin king of Jerusalem (1197–1205) and Cyprus (1194–1205); brother and successor (in Cyprus) of Guy of Lusignan. His title to Jerusalem was…1999 People in the News
King Abdullah II,Nathaniel Abraham,Andre Agassi,Martti Ahtisaari,Lamar Alexander,Louise Arbour,Lance Armstrong,Capt. Richard J. Ashby,Ehud Barak,Mark O. Barton,Gamil al-Batouti,Gary L. Bauer,…Pan-Arabism
(Encyclopedia) Pan-Arabism, general term for the modern movement for political unification among the Arab nations of the Middle East. Since the Ottoman Turks rose to power in the 14th cent., there…1 Kings: 18
1 Kings Chapter 18 1 And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth. 2…Longest-Reigning Living Monarchs
HM Queen Elizabeth II continues her reign at the top Though less common now than they once were, monarchs have had an important role in history since at least the 3000s B.C.E. These are the living…Casimir II
(Encyclopedia) Casimir II, 1138–94, duke of Poland (1177–94), youngest son of Boleslaus III. A member of the Piast dynasty, he drove his brother Mieszko III from power at Kraków in 1177 and became…Pepi II
(Encyclopedia) Pepi IIPepi IIpāˈpē [key], d. c.2185 b.c., king of ancient Egypt, of the VI dynasty. His reign (c.2275–c.2185 b.c.) is the longest recorded in history. It was successful because the…Agesilaus II
(Encyclopedia) Agesilaus IIAgesilaus IIəjĕˌsĭlāˈəs [key], c.444–360 b.c., king of Sparta. After the death of Agis I (398? b.c.), he was brought to power by Lysander, whom he promptly ignored. After…1 Kings: 2
1 Kings Chapter 2 1 Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying, 2 I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man…Trending
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