Richard III (1452-1485) put his dead brother’s son on the throne, schemed to take the crown, and started a war. He imprisoned his two young nephews in the Tower of London. Still a lot more is in question thanks to his successor Henry VII erasing his predecessor from history. The last king from the Plantagenet …
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Sir Kenelm Digby
Dashing 17th century courtier Sir Kenelm Digby (1603 –1665) was a dashing 17th century courtier. During his time on the continent Marie de Medici fell madly in love with him and wrote about him in her memoirs. An English courtier, diplomat, philosopher, and astrologer Digby was also a privateer. Privateer A privater is a government …
Charlemagne
Charlemagne was a warrior king (742-814). Known as Charles the Great and King of Franks he united Europe through 50 campaigns in the 9th century. He spent much of his reign in battle. His mission was to unite all German people into one kingdom. Having learned to read and write he brought a cultural and …