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5 days ago · According to contemporary chroniclers, Henry‘s maternal great-grandmother, Joanna of Bourbon, was prone to bouts of melancholia and erratic behavior. His own mother, Catherine of Valois, also suffered from an unidentified malady that caused periods of mental disturbance before her premature death in 1437.
6 days ago · Joanna of Bourbon: 1338–1378 Saint Denis Basilica nearby Paris King Charles VI: 1368–1422 Saint Denis Basilica nearby Paris Isabeau of Bavaria: 1371–1435 Saint Denis Basilica nearby Paris King Charles VII: 1403–1461 Saint Denis Basilica nearby Paris Marie of Anjou: 1404–1463 Saint Denis Basilica nearby Paris King Louis XI: 1423–1483
1 day ago · Indonesia. Indonesia was formerly known as the Dutch East Indies (or Netherlands East Indies). Although Indonesia did not become the country’s official name until the time of independence, the name was used as early as 1884 by a German geographer; it is thought to derive from the Greek indos, meaning “India,” and nesos, meaning “island.”.
2 days ago · The monarchy of Spain or Spanish monarchy ( Spanish: Monarquía Española) is the constitutional form of government of Spain. It consists of a hereditary monarch that reigns as the head of state, being the highest office of the country. [1] The current King is Felipe VI since 19 June 2014, after the abdication of his father, King Juan Carlos I .
3 days ago · The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies ( Italian: Regno delle Due Sicilie) [1] was a kingdom in Southern Italy from 1816 to 1861 under the control of a cadet branch of the Spanish Bourbons. [2] The kingdom was the largest sovereign state by population and land area in Italy before the Italian unification, comprising Sicily and most of the area of ...
3 days ago · Carl Pietzner, “Archduke Karl of Austria and Princess Zita of Bourbon-Parma,” July 12, 1911 (photo: Public Domain) Servant of God Zita exemplified a saintly level of trust in Divine Providence and remained devoted to the memory of her husband, from the day of his death in 1922 until her own death in 1989. Robert Klesko, October 21, 2022
2 days ago · Unveiling Southern America’s Native Whiskey. Bourbon, a distinguished member of the whiskey family, transcends mere alcohol. It embodies a rich tradition, captivating enthusiasts well beyond the 30s and above demographic. While its higher alcohol content is a consideration, bourbon’s appeal lies in its complex flavor profile and esteemed ...
