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Sep 2, 2024 · Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Duke of Cumberland, KG, PC, FRS (17 December 1619 [27 December 1619 (N.S.)] [1] – 29 November 1682 (O.S.) [9 December 1682 (N.S)]) was an English-German army officer, admiral, scientist, and colonial governor.
3 days ago · Prince Rupert, commanding the king's cavalry, used a tactic learned while fighting in the Dutch army, where cavalry would charge at full speed into the opponent's infantry, firing their pistols just before impact.
Aug 22, 2024 · Just look at Prince Rupert of the Rhine, a flamboyant Royalist general who thrived on high fashion (and time with his pet poodle). He fitted the Cavalier cliché exactly. To top it off, he was also King Charles ’ nephew: as a result, Rupert inevitably became a Royalist poster boy.
1 day ago · That's the intriguing paradox of Prince Rupert's Drops, named after – you guessed it – Prince Rupert of the Rhine, who brought them to the attention of King Charles II of England in the 17th century. These fascinating glass teardrops, with their bulbous heads and long, thin tails, have captivated scientists and curious minds for centuries.
Sep 1, 2024 · Germany - Rupert, Rhine, Charlemagne: Rupert (ruled 1400–10) lacked the skill and resources necessary to revive the drooping power of the German monarchy. His title was not beyond dispute while Wenceslas lived, and the territorial princes and cities were therefore slow to acknowledge him.
3 days ago · List of knights and ladies of the Garter. The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III of England in 1348. Dates shown are of nomination or installation; coloured rows indicate sovereigns, princes of Wales, medieval ladies, modern royal knights and ladies, and stranger knights and ladies, none of whom counts toward the 24-member ...
Aug 20, 2024 · On 12 June 1697, Prince Johann Adam Andreas von Liechtenstein wrote a missive to the Emperor announcing his interest in the lordship of Schellenberg. The prince, in search of a territory with imperial immediacy, offered the largest sum and won the day.
