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Thompson, Francis
(Encyclopedia) Thompson, Francis, 1859–1907, English poet. His poetry, usually on religious subjects, is noted for its brilliant imagery and sonorous language. He was educated for the Roman Catholic…Windsor, Wallis Warfield, duchess of
(Encyclopedia) Windsor, Wallis Warfield, duchess of Windsor, Wallis Warfield, duchess ofwĭnˈzər [key],1896–1986, American-born wife of Edward, duke of Windsor, who, as Edward VIII, abdicated the…Edward I
(Encyclopedia) Edward I, 1239–1307, king of England (1272–1307), son of and successor to Henry III. Even more important than Edward's military exploits were the legal and constitutional…Royal Biographies: Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II by David Johnson British Monarchs Who Ruled for at Least 50 Years Ruler: Date of Reign: Henry III…Royal Titles and Nobility Ranks in a Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government where a single person, called a monarch, rules as the head of state. The position of monarch is often inherited through a family, making it a hereditary system -…William Shakespeare: Richard III, Dramatis Personae
Dramatis PersonaeKing Edward The FourthSons to the King.Edward, Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward V.Richard, Duke of York Brothers to the King.George, Duke of ClarenceRichard, Duke of…King: Royal Titles & Noble Ranks
Top of Page Royal titles and ranks of nobility have been used since the earliest days of civilization to denote those individuals who held an esteemed position in society. In most societies…rammed earth
(Encyclopedia) rammed earth, material consisting chiefly of soil of sufficiently stiff consistency that has been placed in forms and pounded down. It has been used for buildings and walls since…Rivers, Richard Woodville, 1st Earl
(Encyclopedia) Rivers, Richard Woodville, 1st Earl, d. 1469, English nobleman. He was knighted (1426) by Henry VI and acquired wealth and power by marrying (c.1436) Jacquetta of Luxemburg, widow of…Howard, Michael
(Encyclopedia) Howard, Michael, 1941–, British politician, leader of the Conservative party (2003–5), b. Llanelli, Wales, as Michael Hecht. The son of immigrants (his father changed the family name…Trending
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