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   3 days ago · Duchess of Teschen: Albert Casimir 1738–1822 Duke of Teschen: Maria Elisabeth of Austria 1743–1808: Charles Joseph of Austria 1745–1761: Maria Amalia of Austria 1746–1804: Ferdinand 1765–1802 Duke of Parma Habsburg-Lorraine: Maria Josepha of Bavaria 1739–1767: Joseph II 1741–1790 Archduke of Austria King of Germany r. 1764–1790 ...

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3. www.brusselstimes.com › 593353 › excuse-my-frenchExcuse my French: Belgium before Waterloo - The Brussels Times

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   Jun 7, 2024 · In November 1792, ships laden with priceless art left the Habsburg Netherlands in a hurry. At the same time, the art collectors – Maria-Christina of Habsburg and Albert Casimir of Sachsen-Teschen – were fleeing Brussels in a carriage headed for Vienna.

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   Jun 3, 2024 · Casimir IV (born November 30, 1427—died June 7, 1492) was the grand duke of Lithuania (1440–92) and king of Poland (1447–92), who, by patient but tenacious policy, sought to preserve the political union between Poland and Lithuania and to recover the lost lands of old Poland.

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   3 days ago · In the absence of a male heir, Sigismund had named his son-in-law Albert of Habsburg, duke of Austria, as his successor. Albert was able and vigorous, and the union of the territories of the two dynasties enabled him to exert considerable leverage in German politics.

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   Jun 5, 2024 · George VI, British king from 1936 to 1952 who was a symbol of courage and strength for his people during World War II, partly by battling his stammer. He assumed the throne on December 11, 1936, after his brother Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson of the United States.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › House_of_AscaniaHouse of Ascania - Wikipedia

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Otto's son, Albert the Bear, became, with the help of his mother's inheritance, the first Ascanian duke of Saxony in 1139. However, he soon lost control of Saxony to the rival House of Guelph. Albert inherited the Margraviate of Brandenburg in 1157 from its last Wendish ruler, Pribislav, and he became the first

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   Who was Casimir IV?

   • Casimir IV, grand duke of Lithuania (1440–92) and king of Poland (1447–92), who, by patient but tenacious policy, sought to preserve the political union between Poland and Lithuania and to recover the lost lands of old Poland. The great triumph of his reign was the final subjugation of the Teutonic Knights (1466).

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   Why was Casimir a successful King?

   • Casimir did everything he could to provide his children with advantageous marriages. In this he was more than successful: his eldest son, Władysław, became king of Bohemia (1471) and of Hungary (1490); three others were his successors on the thrones of Lithuania and Poland; one became an archbishop and, later, a cardinal.

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   What did Casimir do in 1454?

   • Subsequently, in February 1454, they renounced their allegiance to the order. They then captured 57 towns and castles, and on March 6, 1454, Casimir incorporated all of Prussia with Poland, with a guarantee of autonomy and of freedom from taxation.

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   Was Casimir a good ruler?

   • Casimir was neither a splendid ruler nor a good and wise administrator, but a mistrusting, cautious, and sober head of a large family who regarded Lithuania as his personal estate. His reign was remembered as being both successful and peaceful.

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9. ewtn.co.uk › article-st-casimir-pray-for-easternSt. Casimir, Pray for Eastern Europe! – EWTN Global Catholic ...

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   3 days ago · He was the grandson of Władysław Jagiełło, the Grand Duke of Lithuania, whose marriage to Jadwiga, “king” of Poland [the ruler of Poland was “king,” irrespective of sex] brought the two countries together and brought Lithuania — the last pagan country in Europe — into the Catholic fold.