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Rulers of France since 987 (table)

(Encyclopedia) Rulers of France since 987(including dates of reign) The Capetians Hugh Capet, 987–96 Robert II (the Pious), son of Hugh Capet, 996–1031 Henry I, son of Robert II, 1031–60…

Louis, titular duke of Burgundy

(Encyclopedia) Louis, 1682–1712, titular duke of Burgundy; grandson of King Louis XIV of France. He became heir to the throne on the death (1711) of his father, Louis the Great Dauphin. François de…

Bordeaux

(Encyclopedia) Bordeaux Bordeaux bôrdōˈ [key], city, capital of Gironde dept., SW France, on the Garonne River…

St. Patrick's Day

Politics, culture, quizzes, and more St. Patrick on the Hill of Tara, where Catholic tradition says he performed a miracle and began converting the nobility of Ireland.  St. Patrick's Day…

In the Company of St. Patrick

Ten major Irish saints St. Patrick Related Links Christian Saints Patron Saints Index Ireland Canonization Saint Patrick's Day Quiz: Irish Literature and Folklore…

St. Chad Remembered

Election Controversy Ignites Interest in British Saint by David Johnson St. Chad's parish does not object to an additional job for St. Chad. "St. Chad as the patron saint of disputed elections is…

St. Patrick Biography

St. PatrickChristian missionaryBorn: c.385 St. Patrick is said to have converted almost all of Ireland to Christianity within his own lifetime. He is now so closely identified with Ireland…

Brewer's: St. Cecilia

born of noble Roman parents, and fostered from her cradle in the Christian faith, married Valirlan. One day she told him that an angel, “whether she was awake or asleep, was ever beside…