Kings of England family tree - Kings of England family tree This is the Kings of England and Great Britain family tree, including all kings, from the Saxons to Elizabeth, the present queen See also: England - United Kingdom - List of British monarchs - History of the United Kingdom - England - Scotland - Wales Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Saxons 2 Normans, Plantagent, Lancaster and York 3 Tudor, Stuart and Hanover 4 Victoria to present Saxons Normans, Plantagent, Lancaster and York Tudor, Stuart and Hanover Victoria to present.
John of England - John of England King John (December 24, 1167 - October 19, 1216) was King of England from 1199 to 1216. He was the youngest brother of King Richard I who was known as "Richard the Lionheart". Nicknames are "Lackland" (in French, sans terre) and "Soft-sword". John is best known for angering the barons to rebellion, so that they forced him to agree to the Magna Carta in 1215, and then signing England over to the Pope to get out of the promises he made in that Great Charter. The truth, however, is that he was no better or worse a king than his immediate predecessor or his successor (which is still not much of a compliment). Born at Oxford, he was the fifth son of King Henry.
Vespasian - had two sons, Titus and Domitian, afterwards emperors, and one daughter Domitilla. Both his wife and daughter died before he held a magistracy. Having already served in Germany, he participated in the Roman invasion of Britain under the Emperor Claudius, where he distinguished himself in command of the Legio II Augusta under Aulus Plautius. He reduced Vectis or the Isle of Wight and penetrated to the borders of Somerset, England. In 51 he was for a brief space consul; in 63 he went as governor to Africa, where, according to Tacitus (ii.97), his rule was "infamous and odious"; according to Suetonius (Vesp. 4), "upright and, highly honourable." He went with Nero's retinue to Greece, and in 66 was appointed to conduct the war in Judaea, which was threatening unrest throughout the.
Vermont - for its beautiful scenery, dairy products, maple syrup and progressive politics. USS Vermont was named in honor of this state. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Law and Government 3 Geography 4 Economy 5 Demographics 6 Important Cities and Towns 7 Education 7.1 Colleges and Universities 8 Professional Sports Teams 9 Miscellaneous Information 10 External Links 10.1.1 Further Reading History Vermont was originally home to the tribes of the Iroquois, Algonquian and Abenaki nations. In 1609, French explorer Samuel de Champlain claimed the area of what is now Lake Champlain, giving to the mountains the appelation that would eventually name the state: Les Verts Monts (The Green Mountains.) In 1763, The Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War, giving the area to the British. Parts of the region.
Vegetarianism - it rejects meat, eggs and milk, this diet does include oysters and oyster products. Fructarians (more commonly called "fruitarians") eat only fruit, nuts, seeds and other plant matter that can be gathered without harming the plant. Thus a fructarian will eat beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins and the like, but will refuse to eat potatoes or spinach. The following is not generally considered vegetarianism: Some people choose to avoid certain types of meat for many of the same reasons that others choose vegetarianism -- health, ethical beliefs, and so forth. For example, some people will not eat "red meat" (mammal meat -- beef, lamb, pork, etc.) while still consuming poultry and seafood. Others might feel that the suffering of animals in factory farm conditions is the main consequence they want to avoid,.
Kalimantaan - of Sarawak, an independent state, and established a dynasty that will last one hundred years. Ms. Godshalk has changed names and details while evoking a sense of the time, place, and atmosphere of the real events. The real adventurer was James Brooke; Ms. Godshalk's is named Gideon Barr. James Brooke's schooner was named the Royalist; Gideon Barr's is the Carolina (named after his mother). James Brooke was succeeded by his nephew, Charles Johnson, who took the last name Brooke. Gideon Barr is succeeded by his nephew Richard Hogg (Ms. Godshalk does not deal with the change of last name since her story focuses on Gideon's life and ends with his death). Although many of the events described actually took place, one cannot simply change the names and read the novel as.
Karl Otfried Müller - educated partly in Breslau, partly in Berlin, where his enthusiasm for the study of Greek literature, art and history was fostered by the influence of Böckh. In 1817, after the publication of his first work, Aegineticorum liber, he received an appointment at the Magdaleneum in Breslau, and in 1819 he was made adjunct professor of ancient literature in the university of Göttingen, his subject being the archaeology and history of ancient art. His aim was to form a vivid conception of Greek life as a whole; and his books and lectures marked an epoch in the development of Hellenic studies. Müller's position at Göttingen being rendered unpleasant by the political troubles which followed the accession of Ernest Augustus (duke of Cumberland) to the throne of Hanover in 1837, he applied for.
Kenilworth Castle - Castle Kenilworth Castle is in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England. Historically the Castle was contained within the Forest of Arden. A fortification has existed on the site from Saxon times. But the current ruin is of Norman origin, a great square stone tower was built by Geoffrey de Clinton, Treasurer and Chief Justice of England to Henry I, in about 1125. Henry II took control of the castle during the rebellion of 1173-4, giving the Clintons another castle in Buckinghamshire by way of compensation. Henry II began work on improving the defensive qualities of the castle. Work continued during the reign of Henry III which turned the castle into one of the strongest in the Midlands. The properties of water defences had long been known but at Kenilworth a great lake was created.
Kent County, Maryland - State of Maryland. As of 2000, the population is 19,197. It was named for the county of the same name in England (see Kent.) Its county seat is Chestertown. A farm in Kent County, Maryland Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Law and government 3 Geography 4 Demographics 5 Cities and towns History \nIn 1642, the Governor and Council appointed commissioners for the Isle and County of Kent. This act appears to represent the creation of Kent County. Law and government \nKent County was granted home rule in 1970 under a state code. Geography \nKent County includes five municipalities, all classified as towns under Maryland law:\n#Betterton (incorporated 1906)\n#Chestertown (incorporated 1805)\n#Galena (incorporated 1858)\n#Millington (incorporated 1890) (This town is partly in Kent County and partly in Queen Anne's County.)\n#Rock Hall (incorporated 1908)\nThe.
Kentucky Oaks - Friday before the Kentucky Derby, but it is much more than a sister race to the famed “Run for the Roses.” The roster of horses that have won the 1 1/8-mile race in its first 125 years includes some of the greatest fillies in racing history. Three of those races - the Derby, the Oaks and the Clark - were modeled after Classic races in England. The Oaks was fashioned in the image of the English Oaks at Epsom Downs. The distance of that first running of the Oaks was 1 ½ miles and A.B. Lewis & Company's Vinaigrette was the winner. She earned a winning purse of $1,175 and was timed over the 12-furlong distance in 2:39 ¾. The victory by Vinaigrette launched a strong tradition for the Oaks, which.
Ketchup - is that the word ketchup is derived from the (茄汁) koechiap or ke-tsiap which is from the Amoy dialect of China by way of the Malay word, kechap. Around the late seventeenth century the name and samples arrived in England where it appeared in print as catchup and then finally as ketchup. A recipe for tomato ketchup found its way over the Atlantic and the rest is history. Ketchup in the 1800s referred to any sauce made with vinegar. In 1981, Ronald Reagan's budget director, David Stockman, proposed classifying ketchup as a vegetable as part of Reagan's budget cuts for federally financed school lunch programs (it would make it cheaper to satisfy the requirements on vegetable content of lunches). The suggestion was widely ridiculed and the proposal was killed. The basic.
Vendée - water 6,971 km² xx% Population - Total (1990) - Density 483,027 xxx/km² Administration Vendée comprises a total of 31 cantons and 281 communes. History Originally known as the Bas-Poitou, the village of Nieul-sur-l'Autise is believed to be the birthplace of Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204) and was part of her Kingdom. Eleanor's son, Richard I of England (the Lionhearted) often based himself in Talmont. The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) turned much of the Vendée into a battleground. Since the Vendée held a considerable number of influential Protestants, including control by Jeanne d'Albret, the region was also greatly marked by the 36-year French Wars of Religion which broke out in 1562. Eventually King Henri IV, issued the Edict of Nantes and the Wars came to an end. When the Edict of Nantes was.
Ken Buchanan - Tonks by a knockout in two rounds in London. He spent much of the early parts of his career fighting undistinguished opponents in England. His Scottish debut came in his 17th fight, when he outpointed John McMillan over 10 rounds on January 23, 1967. Prior to that, he had also beaten Ivan Whiter by a decision in 8 rounds. Buchanan ran his winning streak to 23 consecutive bouts before challenging Maurice Cullen on February 19,1968 for the British Lightweight title in London. He knocked Cullen out in round 11 and became a world classified Lightweight challenger. He continued his way up the world Lightweight rankings by defeating Leonard Tavarez, Angel Robinson Garcia and Whiter (in a rematch) among others, but on January 29, 1970, he found his first stone on the.
King Crimson - progressive rock. The name "King Crimson" was coined by Peter Sinfield as a synonym for Beelzebub, prince of demons. A considerable amount of King Crimson's history consists of the various personnel changes that have occurred within the group. Throughout its history, Robert Fripp has been the only consistent member, though he has expressed the fact that he does not consider himself the band's leader, necessarily. To him King Crimson "is a way of doing things,"[1] and the musical consistency that has persisted throughout the band's history, despite continuous rotation of its members, reflects this point of view. Origins Robert Fripp and Michael Giles began discussing the formation of King Crimson in November of 1968, soon before the breakup of the short-lived and unsuccessful band Giles, Giles, and Fripp. The first musician.
King James Version of the Bible - James Version of the Bible This article is part of the History of the English Bible series. Old English Bible translations John Wyclif William Tyndale Great Bible Bishops' Bible Geneva Bible Douai Bible King James Version of the Bible Revised Standard Version New American Standard Version New English Bible New International Version New Revised Standard Version The King James Version or Authorised Version of the Holy Bible was a translation in English for the benefit of the Church of England at the behest of King James I of England. First published in 1611, it was the authorized version for use in the Church of England and became perhaps the most influential English version in America. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Starting the project 2 Literary qualities 3 Subsequent history 4 Copyright.
King Lear - Goneril and Regan, and Gloucester is blinded by Regan's husband, but is saved from death by Edgar, whose voice he fails to recognise. The plot is extremely convoluted, and Lear is generally regarded as a "difficult" play, with many incongruities. For example, the character of Lear's Fool, important in the first act, disappears without explanation. A popular explanation for this is that the actor playing the Fool also played Cordelia. The two characters are never on stage at the same time, and dual-roling was popular in Shakespeare's time. Besides the subplot involving the Earl of Gloucester and his two sons, the principal innovation Shakespeare made to this story was the death of Cordelia and Lear at the end. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, this tragic ending was much criticised, and.
Kingston upon Hull - Council, and refers to the city as Hull. Details Unusually for an English City, Hull has no cathedral. It does, however, have the Holy Trinity church, the largest parish church in England. Hull has an extensive museum and visitor quarter which includes Wilberforce House, Hull and East Riding Museum, The Ferens Gallery, The Maritime Museum, Streetlife and Transport Museum, The Spur Lightship, The Arctic Corsair and The Deep. It also features the University of Hull and a branch of the University of Lincoln. Hull is the home of the Queens Gardens and the Humber Bridge, the third-longest single-span suspension bridge in the world. The city has a football team playing at national league level, Hull City F.C The city has two national league Rugby League teams, Hull RLFC team playing at.
King John - John King John is one of Shakespeare's history plays. The play details the history of Richard the Lionhearted's younger brother, King John of England. The play opens with a demand from the French King that King John abdicate in favor of his elder brother, Geffery's son, Arthur. The five acts follow a dizzying change of alliances, Papal excommunication and subsequent acceptance, and ends finally with King John's death at the hands of a monk. Throughout the play, a character known as "The Bastard" delivers a commentary on nobility, "commodity" and English sovereignty. Cast King John Prince Henry, son to the King (the future Henry III) Arthur, Duke of Britain, nephew to the King (Arthur I, Duke of Brittany) Earl of Pembroke (William Marshal) Earl of Essex (Geoffrey FitzPeter) Lord Bigot Hubert.
Kingsbury - King's Manor'. It is a place in North West London, England in the North of the London Borough of Brent. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Nearest places 2 Nearest tube station 3 History 4.
Kitsch - of art which is defficient for similar reasons--whether it tries to appear "sentimental", "cool", "glamorous", "theatrical", or "creative", kitsch is said to be a gesture imitative of the superficial appearances of art. It's often said that kitsch relies on merely repeating convention and formula, lacking the sense of truth and beauty displayed in real art. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 1.1 Avant-Garde and Kitsch 1.2 Academic Art 1.3 Postmodernism 2 Examples 3 Quotations 4 References 5 External Links 6 See also History Though its precise etymology is uncertain, the term 'kitsch' is widely held to have originated in the Munich art markets of the 1860s and 70s, used to describe cheap, hotly marketable pictures or 'sketches' (the English term mispronounced by Germans, or elided with the German verb verkitschen, to.
