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4 days ago · May 25, 2024. In the tapestry of Scottish history, the threads of one queen‘s story have often been overlooked, her vibrant life overshadowed by the tumultuous events that followed her untimely death. Madeleine of Valois, the first wife of King James V and briefly the Queen of Scotland, may have reigned for a mere six months, but her impact ...
3 days ago · The Hundred Years‘ War (1337-1453) was a series of conflicts between the kingdoms of England and France that lasted for over a century. The war had far-reaching consequences for both nations, shaping their political, economic, and social landscapes for generations to come. This article examines the key figures who played pivotal roles in the ...
2 days ago · Margaret of Austria. Signature. Anne of Austria ( French: Anne d'Autriche; Spanish: Ana de Austria; born Ana María Mauricia; 22 September 1601 – 20 January 1666) was Queen of France from 1615 to 1643 by marriage to King Louis XIII. She was also Queen of Navarre until the kingdom's annexation into the French crown in 1620.
5 days ago · Johan Romin. June 9, 2023. Read full story. After the dramatic events in 1317 called “Nyköpings gästabud”, “Nyköping's Christmas feast” and the subsequent civil war between the three brothers' loyal men, the deceased duke Erik’s son Magnus was appointed king of Sweden and Norway. Magnus was only three years old and too young to ...
2 days ago · The Nine Years' War, [c] was a European great power conflict from 1688 to 1697 between France and the Grand Alliance. [d] Although largely concentrated in Europe, fighting spread to colonial possessions in the Americas, India, and West Africa. Related conflicts include the Williamite war in Ireland, and King William's War in North America.
4 days ago · 8.8K views 1 day ago. Inside of Medieval England, there was a Queen who by all accounts was a fantastic mother and advisor to her husband King Henry V. Catherine of Valois had a short life, but...
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5 days ago · Charles Martin (10 November 1433 – 5 January 1477) called The Bold, [a] was the last Duke of Burgundy from the Burgundian cadet branch of House of Valois from 1467 to 1477. He was the only legitimate son of Philip the Good and his third wife, Isabella of Portugal. Appointed as the Count of Charolais upon his birth, Charles vied for power and ...
