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For a time in the early fifteenth century it seemed a real possibility that the Welsh rebel leader Owain Glyn D?r would succeed in fully driving the English out of Wales and would realise his ambition to be Prince of Wales. The failure of his rebellion was due in large part to the success of... |
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Prince John's Gambit: The Throne at any Cost John, Count of Mortain, Lord of Ireland, and youngest son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine knew that the stars were finally aligning in his favor, and the impossible dreams of his youth were now within his grasp. Bold action was required, and he was confident... |
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Mary's mother, Matilda of Boulogne Mary of Blois was the youngest daughter of Stephen of Blois and his wife, Matilda of Boulogne, herself the granddaughter of St Margaret, queen of Scotland. Mary was born in Blois, France around 1136. She was destined for the cloister from an early age and, while still a young girl,... |
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I am delighted to have been asked to take part in this year's Online History Festival hosted by British History Events! The theme and title of this year's festival (their 6th) is 'Defining Moments in British History' |
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