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History Of The English Monarchy
The history of the English monarchy covers the reigns of List of English monarchs, English kings and queens from the 9th century to 1707. The English monarchy traces its origins to the petty kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England, which consolidated into the Kingdom of England by the 10th century. Anglo-Saxon England had an elective monarchy, but this was replaced by primogeniture after the Norman Conquest in 1066. The House of Normandy, Norman and House of Plantagenet, Plantagenet dynasties expanded their authority throughout the British Isles, creating the Lordship of Ireland in 1177 and conquering Wales in 1283. The monarchy's gradual evolution into a Constitutional monarchy, constitutional and ceremonial monarchy is a major theme in the History of the constitution of the United Kingdom, historical development of the British constitution. In 1215, John, King of England, King John agreed to limit his own powers over his subjects according to the terms of Magna Carta. To gain the cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth I In Coronation Robes
Elizabeth or Elisabeth may refer to: People * Elizabeth (given name), a female given name (including people with that name) * Empress Elisabeth (other), lists various empresses named ''Elisabeth'' or ''Elizabeth'' * Princess Elizabeth (other), lists various princesses named ''Elizabeth'' * Queen Elizabeth (other), lists various queens named ''Elizabeth'' * Saint Elizabeth (other), lists various saints named ''Elizabeth'' or ''Elisabeth'' ** Elizabeth (biblical figure), mother of John the Baptist Film and television * ''Elizabeth R'', 1971 * Elizabeth (TV series), ''Elizabeth'' (TV series), 1980 * Elizabeth (film), ''Elizabeth'' (film), 1998 * ''Elizabeth: The Golden Age'', 2007 Music * Elisabeth (Elisabeth Andreassen album), ''Elisabeth'' (Elisabeth Andreassen album) * Elisabeth (Zach Bryan album), ''Elisabeth'' (Zach Bryan album) * Elizabeth (band), an American psychedelic rock/progressive rock band active from 1967 to 1970 * Elizabeth (Lisa a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
