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Carol I
(Encyclopedia) Carol I, 1839–1914, prince (1866–81) and first king (1881–1914) of Romania, of the house of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen. He is also called Charles I. A Prussian officer, he was elected to…Stephen the Great
(Encyclopedia) Stephen the Great, d.1504, prince of Moldavia (1457–1504). A great military and political leader, Stephen consolidated princely authority, furthered economic prosperity, and…Duke: Royal Titles and Noble Ranks
Top of Page Royal titles and noble ranks have long been an essential part of the monarchy, and the English royal family in particular — and the role of a duke is no different. The British peerage…Russell
(Encyclopedia) Russell, English noble family. It first appeared prominently in the reign of Henry VIII when John Russell, 1st earl of Bedford, 1486?–1555, rose to military and diplomatic importance.…Pole, English noble family
(Encyclopedia) Pole, English noble family. The first member of importance was William de la Pole, d. 1366, a rich merchant who became the first mayor of Hull (1332) and a baron of the exchequer (1339…Azareel
(Encyclopedia) AzareelAzareelāzărˈēĕl [key], in the Bible. 1 One of David's warriors. 2 Musician. His name also appears as Uzziel. 3 Prince.William Shakespeare: King Lear, Act IV, Scene II
Scene IIBefore Albany's palaceEnter Goneril and EdmundGonerilWelcome, my lord: I marvel our mild husband Not met us on the way.Enter OswaldNow, where's your master'?OswaldMadam, within; but…William Shakespeare: Henry VI (Pt 3), Act III
Act IIIScene IA forest in the north of EnglandEnter two Keepers, with cross-bows in their handsFirst KeeperUnder this thick-grown brake we'll shroud ourselves; For through this laund anon the…William Williams: Letter of William Williams to the Landholder
Letter of William Williams to the LandholderWilliam WilliamsMonday, February 11, 1788Mr. Babcock: Since the Federal Constitution has had so calm, dispassionate and so happy an issue, in the…Elizabeth II, queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
(Encyclopedia) Elizabeth II, 1926–2022, former queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1952–2022), elder daughter and successor of George VI, and…Trending
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