Articles related to "Plantagenet"
The Plantagenet Kings:
A synopsis of the 35 year reign of the first Plantagenet king, Henry II.
henry • eleanor • barons • becket • jury
A synopsis of the 35 year reign of the first Plantagenet king, Henry II.
henry • eleanor • barons • becket • jury
Edward III
Introduction of the Reign of Edward III
isabella of france • plantagenets • black death • parliament • wars of the roses
Introduction of the Reign of Edward III
isabella of france • plantagenets • black death • parliament • wars of the roses
The First Plantagenets
The early Plantagenet kings, of French origin imposed themselves fully on England and oversaw huge advances in reform and to a lesser extent, military conquest.
plantagenet dynasty • plantagenet kings • king henry the second • king richard the first • king richard lionheart
The early Plantagenet kings, of French origin imposed themselves fully on England and oversaw huge advances in reform and to a lesser extent, military conquest.
plantagenet dynasty • plantagenet kings • king henry the second • king richard the first • king richard lionheart
The Later Plantagenets
The later Plantagenet kings ruled England through a period marked by (largely successfull) wars at home and abroad, and through the devastating Black Death of 1349-1350.
plantagent dynasty • later plantagenet kings • plantagenet kings of england • edward the first of england • edward the second of england
The later Plantagenet kings ruled England through a period marked by (largely successfull) wars at home and abroad, and through the devastating Black Death of 1349-1350.
plantagent dynasty • later plantagenet kings • plantagenet kings of england • edward the first of england • edward the second of england
Book review/ Within the Fetterlock
Within the Fetterlock is a true epic in the true sense of the word.
within the fetterlock • richard ii • constance of york • plantagenet
Within the Fetterlock is a true epic in the true sense of the word.
within the fetterlock • richard ii • constance of york • plantagenet
First Interview: Brian Wainwright
The wonderful author Brian Wainwright talks about history and writing...
within the fetterlock • brian wainwright • constance of york • richard ii • plantagenet
The wonderful author Brian Wainwright talks about history and writing...
within the fetterlock • brian wainwright • constance of york • richard ii • plantagenet
Henry the Sixth Part 3
The great Shakespeare hoax and the third (and final) part of King Henry the Sixth.
william • ireland • shakespeare • vortigern • forgery
The great Shakespeare hoax and the third (and final) part of King Henry the Sixth.
william • ireland • shakespeare • vortigern • forgery
Matilda of England
One of the most contested rulers of England, Matilda won her throne in the end--in a fashion.
matilda • maud • maude • matilda i • matilda of england
One of the most contested rulers of England, Matilda won her throne in the end--in a fashion.
matilda • maud • maude • matilda i • matilda of england
The Royal Pawn
The role and impact of Henry II's last mistress
richard • louis vii • phillip • rosamond • mistress
The role and impact of Henry II's last mistress
richard • louis vii • phillip • rosamond • mistress
Overview of England's Henry II
French by birth and mother tongue, Henry II was nevertheless one of England's most energetic rulers, propelling the kingdom to amongst the most powerful in Europe.
henry the second • henry plantagenet • king henry the second of england • background of king henry the second • overview of king henry the second
French by birth and mother tongue, Henry II was nevertheless one of England's most energetic rulers, propelling the kingdom to amongst the most powerful in Europe.
henry the second • henry plantagenet • king henry the second of england • background of king henry the second • overview of king henry the second
DAUGHTER OF TIME BY JOSEPHINE TEY : A Book Review
A review of a fascinating book of fiction, which serves to uncover some of the facts regarding the infamous murders of the Princes in Tower. Includes some small, but intriguing insights into some royal romances/relationships of the time, including the love match between Cecily Nevill and Richard Plantagenet, and Edward IV and his marriage Elizabeth Woodville, as well as another questionable marriage to Eleanor Butler.
lynne remick • the princes in the tower • plantagenet • richard iii • henry vii
A review of a fascinating book of fiction, which serves to uncover some of the facts regarding the infamous murders of the Princes in Tower. Includes some small, but intriguing insights into some royal romances/relationships of the time, including the love match between Cecily Nevill and Richard Plantagenet, and Edward IV and his marriage Elizabeth Woodville, as well as another questionable marriage to Eleanor Butler.
lynne remick • the princes in the tower • plantagenet • richard iii • henry vii
Dramatic Dunstanburgh Castle
In a county noted for its castles, Dunstanburgh occupies a site so impressive that it was painted several times by Turner.
dunstanburgh castle and the wars of the roses • castles in northumberland • thomas plantagenet earl of lancaster • sir guy the seeker • greymare rock
In a county noted for its castles, Dunstanburgh occupies a site so impressive that it was painted several times by Turner.
dunstanburgh castle and the wars of the roses • castles in northumberland • thomas plantagenet earl of lancaster • sir guy the seeker • greymare rock
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine is one of the most famous women of the Middle Ages. Intelligent and colorful, she was Queen of both France and England and ruler of her own domain.
eleanor of aquitaine • louis vii • louis the pious • henry ii • henry plantagenet
Eleanor of Aquitaine is one of the most famous women of the Middle Ages. Intelligent and colorful, she was Queen of both France and England and ruler of her own domain.
eleanor of aquitaine • louis vii • louis the pious • henry ii • henry plantagenet
Georgette Heyer's My Lord John
Historical novel fans recognize Georgette Heyer as a paragon of the genre for her exquisite prose and extensive historical research. My Lord John is her magnum opus.
john duke of bedford • georgette heyer • my lord john • heyer's my lord john • hundred years' war
Historical novel fans recognize Georgette Heyer as a paragon of the genre for her exquisite prose and extensive historical research. My Lord John is her magnum opus.
john duke of bedford • georgette heyer • my lord john • heyer's my lord john • hundred years' war
Two Sets of Corbet Family Bible Records
Genealogists love to find family Bible records and here are two sets of them for the Corbet family of Mendon and New Braintree, MA.
corbet family • bible records • corbet family bible records • genealogical data • corbet genealogy
Genealogists love to find family Bible records and here are two sets of them for the Corbet family of Mendon and New Braintree, MA.
corbet family • bible records • corbet family bible records • genealogical data • corbet genealogy
Book Review: Britain's Royal Families
Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy is a unique reference book from AD 800 to the present in one volume. It is a must-have for monarchists and history buffs.
royal families - great britain • genealogy • england ad 800 to 1603 • scotland 9th century to 1603 • great britain from 1603
Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy is a unique reference book from AD 800 to the present in one volume. It is a must-have for monarchists and history buffs.
royal families - great britain • genealogy • england ad 800 to 1603 • scotland 9th century to 1603 • great britain from 1603
Book Review: Love and War
My review of a new, not yet published novel on Richard III, due for release in 2003.
richard iii • warwick the kingmaker • the nevilles • john neville • henry vi
My review of a new, not yet published novel on Richard III, due for release in 2003.
richard iii • warwick the kingmaker • the nevilles • john neville • henry vi
Anthony Trollope Author Biography
Life and works of English novelist Anthony Trollope, whose books are about English society set in imaginary Barchester cathedral city.
anthony trollope • trollope biography • novels by trollope • barchester series • palliser series
Life and works of English novelist Anthony Trollope, whose books are about English society set in imaginary Barchester cathedral city.
anthony trollope • trollope biography • novels by trollope • barchester series • palliser series
Beloved Prince or Hunchbacked monster? The Mystery of Richard the III
Did Richard III murder the little Princes?
richard iii • earl of warwick • elizabeth woodville • the little princes • duke of buckingham
Did Richard III murder the little Princes?
richard iii • earl of warwick • elizabeth woodville • the little princes • duke of buckingham
Overview of England's Richard I
Though he spent more time fighting in the Holy Land than in his kingdom, Richard I nevertheless enjoyed popularity among his people and a largely stable, peaceful reign.
king richard the first of england • richard the lionheart • richard the first crusade • richard lionheart saladin • walter de coutances
Though he spent more time fighting in the Holy Land than in his kingdom, Richard I nevertheless enjoyed popularity among his people and a largely stable, peaceful reign.
king richard the first of england • richard the lionheart • richard the first crusade • richard lionheart saladin • walter de coutances
Richard III and Middleham Castle
Richard III was the last reigning English monarch to be killed in battle. He spent his boyhood at Middleham Castle.
richard iii • last plantagenet king • battle of bosworth • last reigning english monarch to die in battle • henry tutor
Richard III was the last reigning English monarch to be killed in battle. He spent his boyhood at Middleham Castle.
richard iii • last plantagenet king • battle of bosworth • last reigning english monarch to die in battle • henry tutor
The Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was originally intended as a peace treaty between the king and his barons, but it became the cornerstone of liberty in the English-speaking world.
english constitution • john of england • runnymede • battle of bouvines • henry iii
The Magna Carta was originally intended as a peace treaty between the king and his barons, but it became the cornerstone of liberty in the English-speaking world.
english constitution • john of england • runnymede • battle of bouvines • henry iii
Western Australia Wine Reviews
Western Australia Wine Style vs. South Eastern Australia
2005 salitage sauvignon blanc “treehouse” pemberto • 2005 leeuwin estate riesling margaret river • 2004 pikes riesling clare valley • 2004 frankland estate chardonnay “isolation ridge” • 2004 howard park shiraz “scotsdale” great southern
Western Australia Wine Style vs. South Eastern Australia
2005 salitage sauvignon blanc “treehouse” pemberto • 2005 leeuwin estate riesling margaret river • 2004 pikes riesling clare valley • 2004 frankland estate chardonnay “isolation ridge” • 2004 howard park shiraz “scotsdale” great southern
William Tell
The legendary national hero of Switzerland whose deeds appear to be an invention of the 15th century, but are paralleled in numerous European myths and legends.
william tell • apples • archery • switzerland • myths
The legendary national hero of Switzerland whose deeds appear to be an invention of the 15th century, but are paralleled in numerous European myths and legends.
william tell • apples • archery • switzerland • myths
Sarah Palin's Ancestry: Solid New England
Sarah Palin is upper echelon when it comes to descent from the nation's colonial era founding families in New England.
sarah palin's new england ancestry • mayflower lineage for vice presidential candidate • sarah palin's mayflower ancestry • sarah palin descends from founding families • plymouth colony families
Sarah Palin is upper echelon when it comes to descent from the nation's colonial era founding families in New England.
sarah palin's new england ancestry • mayflower lineage for vice presidential candidate • sarah palin's mayflower ancestry • sarah palin descends from founding families • plymouth colony families
Elizabeth Wydville
Edward IV shocked his Council when he announced his secret marriage to a commoner, Elizabeth Wydville, on 14 September 1464-the first since William the Conqueror.
elizabeth woodville • queen-consort of edward iv • wars of the roses • biography • earl of warwick
Edward IV shocked his Council when he announced his secret marriage to a commoner, Elizabeth Wydville, on 14 September 1464-the first since William the Conqueror.
elizabeth woodville • queen-consort of edward iv • wars of the roses • biography • earl of warwick
Elizabeth I, England's Virgin Queen
After Elizabeth, known as the Virgin Queen, became monarch of Protestant England in 1558, she was immediately in danger from her Catholic enemies.
elizabeth • virgin • queen • catholics • protestants
After Elizabeth, known as the Virgin Queen, became monarch of Protestant England in 1558, she was immediately in danger from her Catholic enemies.
elizabeth • virgin • queen • catholics • protestants
Henry the Sixth, Part 1
What do we really know about Joan of Arc, anyway?
william shakespeare history joan of arc henry iv t
What do we really know about Joan of Arc, anyway?
william shakespeare history joan of arc henry iv t
Overview of the Norman Kings
From 1066 England was ruled by the descendants of William the Conqueror for almost 100 years, allowing French influence to entrench itself upon the governance of England.
the normans • norman kings • william the conqueror • battle of hastings • overview of norman rule of england
From 1066 England was ruled by the descendants of William the Conqueror for almost 100 years, allowing French influence to entrench itself upon the governance of England.
the normans • norman kings • william the conqueror • battle of hastings • overview of norman rule of england
The King and The Archbishop: Henry II of England & Thomas Becket
A synopsis of Henry II and Thomas Becket in their struggle to establish which was supreme, the Church or the State
archbishop • canterbury • chancellor • king • martyrdom
A synopsis of Henry II and Thomas Becket in their struggle to establish which was supreme, the Church or the State
archbishop • canterbury • chancellor • king • martyrdom
The Provisions of Oxford
The British Parliament's origins began with the Provisions of Oxford when the barons took control of the government, key appointments and reform of common law.
british parliament-origins • henry iii of england • simon de montfort • parliament • royal council
The British Parliament's origins began with the Provisions of Oxford when the barons took control of the government, key appointments and reform of common law.
british parliament-origins • henry iii of england • simon de montfort • parliament • royal council
Henry the Sixth, Part 2
Shakespeare's education, understanding his plays, and the second part of Henry the Sixth.
william • shakespeare • henry • england • elizabethan
Shakespeare's education, understanding his plays, and the second part of Henry the Sixth.
william • shakespeare • henry • england • elizabethan
The Wives of Henry VIII: Katherine Howard, Part II
Henry VIII discovers that not all that glitters is gold...
henry viii • katherine howard • jane rochford • francis dereham • thomas culpepper
Henry VIII discovers that not all that glitters is gold...
henry viii • katherine howard • jane rochford • francis dereham • thomas culpepper
Adam and Eve Family Tales
Were Adam and Eve real or do they, as proposed by some, belong only in the world of myth and lore--that land of imagination and make believe, or as Rod Serling would say, "In the twilight zone"...
adam • eve • bible • myth • folklore
Were Adam and Eve real or do they, as proposed by some, belong only in the world of myth and lore--that land of imagination and make believe, or as Rod Serling would say, "In the twilight zone"...
adam • eve • bible • myth • folklore
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 4)
Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage to King Henry II of England; their children; Henry's extramarital affairs.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • children • affairs
Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage to King Henry II of England; their children; Henry's extramarital affairs.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • children • affairs
John Wycliffe and the English Catholic Church
Begun as a challenge to Church property and prosperity, John Wycliffe's movement rejected views of the Eucharist as well as producing a vernacular scripture in England.
john wycliffe's teachings • wycliffe's influence of john huss • john huss and the moravians • lollards in england • wycliffe and the lollards
Begun as a challenge to Church property and prosperity, John Wycliffe's movement rejected views of the Eucharist as well as producing a vernacular scripture in England.
john wycliffe's teachings • wycliffe's influence of john huss • john huss and the moravians • lollards in england • wycliffe and the lollards
St. Edward's Chair
For centuries British monarchs have sat on St. Edward's chair during coronation. This legendary chair has been the symbol of British monarchy since the 14th century.
st. edward's chair • king edward's chair • saint edward's chair • coronation chair • british coronation chair
For centuries British monarchs have sat on St. Edward's chair during coronation. This legendary chair has been the symbol of British monarchy since the 14th century.
st. edward's chair • king edward's chair • saint edward's chair • coronation chair • british coronation chair
The Coronation Stone
Once there was a stone handed to the next worthy king of Scotland by the saints until the powerful English king rode away with it into the night.
british coronation stone • coronation stone • stone of scone • stone of destiny • jacob's pillow stone
Once there was a stone handed to the next worthy king of Scotland by the saints until the powerful English king rode away with it into the night.
british coronation stone • coronation stone • stone of scone • stone of destiny • jacob's pillow stone
Travel to Poitiers, France
Easily accessible, rich with Roman ruins, Medieval churches and 2000 years of art and history, Poitiers is a worthwhile destination for travelers to France.
french tourism • traveling in france • medieval history in france • traveling in france without a car • poitiers and eleanor of aquitaine
Easily accessible, rich with Roman ruins, Medieval churches and 2000 years of art and history, Poitiers is a worthwhile destination for travelers to France.
french tourism • traveling in france • medieval history in france • traveling in france without a car • poitiers and eleanor of aquitaine
King Louis XI
His plotting and love of intrigue earned Louis XI many enemies but helped to form a united France under a strong monarchy.
louis xi • the spider king • kings of france • french kings • margaret of scotland
His plotting and love of intrigue earned Louis XI many enemies but helped to form a united France under a strong monarchy.
louis xi • the spider king • kings of france • french kings • margaret of scotland
Book Review: Within the Fetterlock
Within the Fetterlock is a true epic in the true sense of the word
richard ii • war of roses • within the fetterlock • edmund of langley • constance of york
Within the Fetterlock is a true epic in the true sense of the word
richard ii • war of roses • within the fetterlock • edmund of langley • constance of york
Henry III
The years of regency and the first 30 years of Henry III's reign.
poitevin • eleanor of provence • william marshal • henry iii • regency
The years of regency and the first 30 years of Henry III's reign.
poitevin • eleanor of provence • william marshal • henry iii • regency
Katherine Swynford by Alison Weir
A review of Alison Weir's excellent biography of the remarkable Katherine Swynford and her rise to power and wealth.
katherine swynford • alison weir • katherine swynford by alison weir • review of katherine swynford by alison weir • the life of john of gaunt and his scandalous duche
A review of Alison Weir's excellent biography of the remarkable Katherine Swynford and her rise to power and wealth.
katherine swynford • alison weir • katherine swynford by alison weir • review of katherine swynford by alison weir • the life of john of gaunt and his scandalous duche
Marie de France
Marie de France is the writer of a collection of twelve lais, a collection of 103 Aesopic fables and a translation of the poem "St. Patrick's Purgatory."
marie de france • medieval • twelfth century • lais • fables
Marie de France is the writer of a collection of twelve lais, a collection of 103 Aesopic fables and a translation of the poem "St. Patrick's Purgatory."
marie de france • medieval • twelfth century • lais • fables
Reivers - The Debateable Land
The Debateable Land, straddling the English\Scottish Borderline, was a tract of Border country frequented by Border Reivers who avoided the justice their crimes deserved.
scotland • scottish • border reivers • reivers • english scottish border line
The Debateable Land, straddling the English\Scottish Borderline, was a tract of Border country frequented by Border Reivers who avoided the justice their crimes deserved.
scotland • scottish • border reivers • reivers • english scottish border line
Ride A Cock Horse
The theories about the identity of the famous lady who rode to Banbury Cross range from Queen, to scandalous ladies; from goddesses to nobility.
nursery rhymes • mother goose • mother goose's nursery rhymes • ride a cock horse to banbury cross • ride a cock horse to coventry cross
The theories about the identity of the famous lady who rode to Banbury Cross range from Queen, to scandalous ladies; from goddesses to nobility.
nursery rhymes • mother goose • mother goose's nursery rhymes • ride a cock horse to banbury cross • ride a cock horse to coventry cross
The Black Sheep - Part II
John's struggle with the Pope.
stephen langton • pope innocent iii • john lackland • canterbury
John's struggle with the Pope.
stephen langton • pope innocent iii • john lackland • canterbury
The Black Sheep - Part III
John's struggle with the barons leads to the signing of Magna Carta
magna carta • william marshal • stephen langton • runnymeade
John's struggle with the barons leads to the signing of Magna Carta
magna carta • william marshal • stephen langton • runnymeade
The Three Kings of 1066
The first interesting fact about 1066 is that England had three kings that year. The first of them, Edward, Harold II and William I, better known as 'The Conqueror'.
1066 • the battle of hastings • the true story of 1066 • william the conqueror • harold ii
The first interesting fact about 1066 is that England had three kings that year. The first of them, Edward, Harold II and William I, better known as 'The Conqueror'.
1066 • the battle of hastings • the true story of 1066 • william the conqueror • harold ii
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