Otto I was a German king from 936 and Holy Roman Emperor from 962 until his death in 973. He was the oldest son of Henry I the Fowler and Matilda. He inherited the Duchy of Saxony and the kingship of the Germans upon his father’s death in 936. Take a look below for 30…
30 Interesting And Awesome Facts About King Solomon
King Solomon was, according to the Hebrew Bible, Quran, Hadith and Hidden Words, a wealthy and wise king of Israel who succeeded his father, King David. The conventional dates of Solomon’s reign are 970 to 931 BCE, normally given in alignment with the dates of David’s reign. Take a look below for 30 more 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…