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4 days ago · In 1683 Queens county was established as one of the 12 counties of the province of New York and was named to honour the queen consort of Charles II, Catherine of Braganza. Queens was primarily rural during the 19th century, but some of its shore communities began attracting summer vacationists.
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May 14, 2024 · Some of the most fascinating queens that will be highlighted here are Nefertiti, Cleopatra, and Queen Victoria of England. Read more about them below. 1. Hatshepsut, Queen of Ancient Egypt – 1478 BC – 1458 BC. A Statue of Hatshepsut. Photo sourced from Wikimedia Commons. Hatshepsut was married to Thutmose II and was regarded as a female pharaoh.
1 day ago · Queens is the fourth-most densely populated borough in New York City and the fourth-most densely populated U.S. county. It is highly diverse as about 47% of its residents are foreign-born. Queens was established in 1683 as one of the original 12 counties of the Province of New York.
3 days ago · Elizabeth II. queen of United Kingdom. Also known as: Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her other realms and territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. Written and fact-checked by.
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May 8, 2024 · From the courts of ancient Egypt to the corridors of Renaissance Europe, the stories of these queens are proof of the power that most monarchs can only wish to wield. Intrigued? Click through this gallery as we look at some of the most powerful queens that have ever lived.
May 26, 2024 · Top Questions. Why is Cleopatra famous? How did Cleopatra come to power? What was Cleopatra like? How did Cleopatra die? Cleopatra (born 70/69 bce —died August 30 bce, Alexandria) was an Egyptian queen, famous in history and drama as the lover of Julius Caesar and later as the wife of Mark Antony.
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1 day ago · There’s no better way to see New York City than through the eyes of a local. In our NYC Local Legends video series, notable New Yorkers share their perspectives on some of the five boroughs’ most vibrant and culturally rich neighborhoods. In this episode, Queens native Naq Zamal takes us on a food tour of Jackson Heights, highlighting the ...
