King Richard the Lionheart was King of England from 1189 until his death. He also ruled as Duke of Normandy, Aquitaine and Gascony, Lord of Cyprus, Count of Poitiers, Anjou, Maine and Nantes, and was overlord of Brittany at various times during the same period. Take a look below for 30 more awesome and interesting…
30 Fascinating And Interesting Facts About Henry VIII
Henry VIII was King of England from 1509 until his death in 1547. He was the second Tudor monarch, succeeding his father, Henry VII. Henry is best known for his six marriages, in particular his efforts to have his first marriage, to Catherine of Aragon, annulled. His disagreement with the Pope on the question of…
30 Fun And Interesting Facts About William The Conqueror
William the Conqueror was the first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087. A descendant of Rollo, he was Duke of Normandy from 1035 onward. After a long struggle to establish his power, by 1060 his hold on Normandy was secure, and he launched the Norman conquest of England six…
30 Awesome And Interesting Facts About Elizabeth I Of England
Elizabeth I was Queen of England and Ireland from November 17, 1558, until her death on March 24, 1603. Sometimes called The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth was the last monarch of the House of Tudor. Take a look below for 30 more awesome and interesting facts about Elizabeth I. 1. Elizabeth…