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historytheinterestingbits.com
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| | | | | Eleanor of Brittany The story of Eleanor of Brittany is one that highlights how women in the Middle Ages could feel truly powerless, if the men around them wanted it so. Her story also highlights the limitations of the Great Charter, or Magna Carta as it is better known, in protecting and supporting the rights... | |
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northeastlore.com
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| | | | | Battle of Neville's Cross from 15th Century Manuscript - https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b84386043/f218.image# In 1328, Charles IV King of France died without issue. Charles' closest blood relative was his sister, Isabella. But, as Salic Law disallowed female succession his closest male relative was Isabella's son, Edward III, King of England. Isabella claimed the throne of France on her... | |
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thefreelancehistorywriter.com
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| | | | | Among the many issues Mary I had to deal with once she became Queen of England was the funeral for her half-brother King Edward VI. Edward died on July 6, 1553 at Greenwich after a long and painful illness. His death was kept secret for three days while some noblemen and councilors put into motion... | |
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marsekayspainting.blogspot.com
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| | | [AI summary] A blog post from 2012 discussing the progress on a wargaming project involving minotaurs and terminators, with calls for support through donations or purchases. | ||