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Michelangelo's David (1504) Tasha Vincent Martin Luther (1483–1546) Henry VIII(1491–1547) Queen Elizabeth I (1533–1603) William Shakespeare (1564–1616) Rembrandt van…Elizabeth Longford 2002 Deaths
Elizabeth LongfordAge: 96 British political activist and writer known for her meticulous biographies, including Victoria R. I. and Elizabeth R. She was the widow of reformer Lord Longford.…Elizabeth, czarina of Russia
(Encyclopedia) Elizabeth, 1709–62, czarina of Russia (1741–62), daughter of Peter I and Catherine I. She gained the throne by overthrowing the young czar, Ivan VI, and the regency of his mother, Anna…United Kingdom Alphabetical Index
From Boxing Day to Wales Atlas: United Kingdom Boxing Day Boxing Day Quiz British Academy of Film and TV Awards British and Irish History British and Irish History: Biographies…Royal Biographies: Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew by David Johnson Related Links Royal Family TreeQueen Elizabeth IIPrincess BeatricePrincess Eugenie The third child of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Prince…Margaret Maid of Norway
(Encyclopedia) Margaret Maid of Norway, 1283–90, queen of Scotland (1286–90), daughter of Eric II of Norway and granddaughter of Alexander III of Scotland. In 1284 the nobles of Scotland recognized…Mother Goose
(Encyclopedia) Mother Goose, name associated with nursery rhymes. Most English nursery rhymes have been ascribed to Mother Goose. The origin of the name is still a matter of dispute. Some trace it to…Northampton, Henry Howard, earl of
(Encyclopedia) Northampton, Henry Howard, earl ofNorthampton, Henry Howard, earl ofnôrthămpˈtən [key], 1540–1614, English courtier; son of the poet, Henry Howard, earl of Surrey; member of the…Marie de' Medici
(Encyclopedia) Marie de' MediciMarie de' Medicimĕdˈĭchē [key], 1573–1642, queen of France, second wife of King Henry IV and daughter of Francesco de' Medici, grand duke of Tuscany. She was married to…Berenice, c.280–46 b.c., queen-consort of ancient Syria
(Encyclopedia) Berenice, c.280–46 b.c., queen-consort of ancient Syria; wife of Antiochus II. She was called Berenice Syra. She was the daughter of Ptolemy II, and her marriage (252) to Antiochus II…