Edward V of England

Queen Elizabeth I was born on the September 7, 1533 in Greenwich England. She was a princess but declared illegitimate through political machinations. She eventually claimed the throne at the age of 25 and held it for 44 years, keeping England in the ascendant through wars, and political and religious turmoil. She died in 1603. Elizabeth I, perhaps England's most famous monarch, grew up in complex and sometimes difficult circumstances. The daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn

by Henry V, king of England, against Charles VI, king of France, was England’s way of asserting Henry V’s right to the French Throne. Negotiations for marriage with Charles’ IV daughter, which would have made a son of the union heir to both thrones, had stalled. Furthermore, England was hampered on many fronts by French interference and incursions. Diplomacy failed. Combat did not. England’s resounding victory against vastly superior numbers decimated the French nobility, and won Henry V the French

From Historians to free-lance enthusiasts one of the most interesting subjects of study is the purpose and roles of castles in the middle ages. The strong fortified castles of England and Wales have survived centuries of war and natural disasters that would surely destroy much of today’s modern architecture. While some may think of castles and immediately connect them to fairy tales and princess’s castles played a far greater role in the military and social development of the middle ages. Whether

This paper will focus on the Queens of Scotland from Saint Margaret of Scotland to Mary, Queen of Scots. While the time period being discussed is extensive, there is a lack of information on the Queens and Princesses during this period. The majority of source material focuses on Kings and influential men although information on Queens is available. As a result of royal marriages, information can be found on the reasoning for the match which can prove insightful to the political environment of the

Throughout history there have been many historical figures, who through their actions and life have impacted the course of history. One such figure is William I, King of England. William I, is often referred to as William the Bastard or more commonly as William the Conqueror due to his birth status and later accomplishments. He was born in 1027 or 1028 in Falaise, Normandy to Robert I, Duke of Normandy, and Herleva. At the time of his birth his mother was not married to his father making William

Shakespeare’s Development of the King in Richard II, Richard III, Henry IV, Henry V                        Shakespeare's plays beginning with Richard II and concluding with Henry V presents an interesting look at the role of a king. England's search for "the mirror of all Christian kings" provided the opportunity to explore the many facets of kingship showing the strengths and weaknesses of both the position and the men who filled that position. Through careful examination, Shakespeare develops

Woolmington v DPP clarified several uncertainties in regards to this area of the law. Here, Reginald Woolmington’s wife left him to live with her mother three months after their marriage. After sometime, Woolmington sawed off the barrel of a double barrel shotgun, cycled to the house his wife was living and shot her. She died and Woolmington claimed the incident was an

The 16th century reformation is also known as the Protestant reformation. There are a various number of causes for the Protestant reformation. The causes of the reformation will be analyzed from two different perspectives: Germany 's causes and Europe 's causes. The results of reformation will be examined. Major contributors such as Martin Luther and John Calvin 's perspectives and contributions will also be analyzed and the impact they had during their time period.  People in Europe during the

Mary Tudor was the 1st queen regnant of England, she was born on February 18, 1516 and the only child of Henry the 8th and Catherine of Aragon to live to adulthood. Queen Mary was a courageous queen, rising above all and taking what she wanted no matter the consequence. When Mary was younger she was treated like a princess, her father made sure that Mary was surrounded with jewels, furs, and many other luxuries. Mary was betrothed to her cousin, Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, he wanted Mary to

a minimum of 287 Protestants had died in the flames at Smithfield and elsewhere across the country. At the end of Mary's reign Protestantism was far from being suppressed, and upon the accession of Elizabeth, England once again swung to Protestantism. England would never be officially Catholic again. Although it can be argued that Catholicism was not a