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Nice portrait of Eleanor of Aquitaine, holding her rock crystal vase. It was given to her by her grandfather, William IX of Aquitaine, and she later gave it to Louis VII as a wedding present. It still survives, and is on display in the Louvre museum. Eleanor of Aquitaine by *dashinvaine on deviantART British History, Women In History, Family History, Chateau Fort Moyen Age, Eleanor Of Aquitaine, Queen Eleanor, Roi Arthur, High Middle Ages, Plantagenet

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Chateau Fort Moyen Age

Eleanor Of Aquitaine

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Nice portrait of Eleanor of Aquitaine, holding her rock crystal vase. It was given to her by her grandfather, William IX of Aquitaine, and she later gave it to Louis VII as a wedding present. It still survives, and is on display in the Louvre museum. Eleanor of Aquitaine by *dashinvaine on deviantART

Eleanor of Aquitane (1124-1204) - one of the wealthiest and most powerful women of the High Middle Ages. She was queen of both France and England and mother to three kings (including Richard I, the Lionheart) and two queens. She was as influential in literary circles as in political, and she was the patron of many writers and troubadours. European History, American History, Rome Antique, Empire Romain, Cemetery Art

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Eleanor of Aquitane (1124-1204) - one of the wealthiest and most powerful women of the High Middle Ages. She was queen of both France and England and mother to three kings (including Richard I, the Lionheart) and two queens. She was as influential in literary circles as in political, and she was the patron of many writers and troubadours.

The entire Merovingian line is transmitted to Plantagenets only through Eleanor of Aquitaine French History, World History, Ancient History, Tudor History, Ancient Aliens

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The entire Merovingian line is transmitted to Plantagenets only through Eleanor of Aquitaine

Died on February 3, 1014, Viking King Sven Forkbeard. He was King of Norway and England and father of King Cnut of England - via Susan Abernethy on Twitter & Medieval History Lovers on FB Uk History, Norway Viking, English Monarchs, Viking Culture, Old Norse, Medieval Life

English Monarchs

Died on February 3, 1014, Viking King Sven Forkbeard. He was King of Norway and England and father of King Cnut of England - via Susan Abernethy on Twitter & Medieval History Lovers on FB

Henry I, King of England - The fourth son of William the Conqueror, Henry succeeded his elder brother William II as King in 1100 and defeated his eldest brother, Robert Curthose, to become Duke of Normandy in 1106. He married Princess Matilda of Scotland to unite the Normans and Saxons. Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury England, Royal Family Trees, Warrior King, William The Conqueror

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury England

Royal Family Trees

William The Conqueror

Henry I, King of England - The fourth son of William the Conqueror, Henry succeeded his elder brother William II as King in 1100 and defeated his eldest brother, Robert Curthose, to become Duke of Normandy in 1106. He married Princess Matilda of Scotland to unite the Normans and Saxons.

A large-scale map of Britain (up to Edinburgh) in the reign of King Æthelstan (924-39), showing settlements, bishoprics, and known mints, with lots of historical notes in the margins History Facts, Scotland History, Nasa History, History Timeline, Strange History

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Strange History

A large-scale map of Britain (up to Edinburgh) in the reign of King Æthelstan (924-39), showing settlements, bishoprics, and known mints, with lots of historical notes in the margins

A family tree of the kings and queens of England (and later, of Britain) as well as several other royal houses of Europe. Starts with Charlemagne and goes to the new Prince George of Cambridge. #britishmonarchy #royalfamily History Of England

History Of England

A family tree of the kings and queens of England (and later, of Britain) as well as several other royal houses of Europe. Starts with Charlemagne and goes to the new Prince George of Cambridge. #britishmonarchy #royalfamily

Lady Catherine Grey and her sons by Edward Seymour, who were born in the Tower. Elizabeth I imprisoned Catherine for having married "without Elizabeth's permission", and also to neutralise any legitimate male who might destabilise Elizabeth's reign. Catherine's older son, Edward Seymour, Viscount Beauchamp was born in 1561 and became the oldest male heir in line with Henry VIII's Act of Succession. But Elizabeth I declares the marriage invalid, the boys bastards and Catherine dies in the Tower. Asian History, Dinastia Tudor, Mary Tudor

Lady Catherine Grey and her sons by Edward Seymour, who were born in the Tower. Elizabeth I imprisoned Catherine for having married "without Elizabeth's permission", and also to neutralise any legitimate male who might destabilise Elizabeth's reign. Catherine's older son, Edward Seymour, Viscount Beauchamp was born in 1561 and became the oldest male heir in line with Henry VIII's Act of Succession. But Elizabeth I declares the marriage invalid, the boys bastards and Catherine dies in the Tower.

The Palace of Whitehall. In 1530, King Henry VIII acquired York Palace from Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. Henry renamed it Whitehall Palace. The Palace replaced Westminster Palace as Henry's main London residence. In 1533, Henry married Anne secretly at the palace, and in 1536 married Jane Seymour. He died at the palace in January 1547. Much of the Tudor portion of the building was destroyed by fire in 1691. London History

The Palace of Whitehall. In 1530, King Henry VIII acquired York Palace from Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. Henry renamed it Whitehall Palace. The Palace replaced Westminster Palace as Henry's main London residence. In 1533, Henry married Anne secretly at the palace, and in 1536 married Jane Seymour. He died at the palace in January 1547. Much of the Tudor portion of the building was destroyed by fire in 1691.

Lettice Knollys, cousin/frenemy of Elizabeth I, great niece of Anne Boleyn, granddaughter of Mary Boleyn. died at 91, a daily exerciser, having outlived all of her children. Elizabeth I once called Knollys a "she wolf." Hellz yea Mary Boleyn, Anne Boleyn, 1500s Fashion, Renaissance Fashion, Renaissance Portraits, Renaissance Garb, Elizabeth I

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Lettice Knollys, cousin/frenemy of Elizabeth I, great niece of Anne Boleyn, granddaughter of Mary Boleyn. died at 91, a daily exerciser, having outlived all of her children. Elizabeth I once called Knollys a "she wolf." Hellz yea

Elizabeth Howard Boleyn, Anne Boleyns mother. How much, Elizabeth I resembles her! Renaissance

Elizabeth Howard Boleyn, Anne Boleyns mother. How much, Elizabeth I resembles her!

Margaret de Valois, Margo, was a granddaughter of the King, daughter of the King, sister of the King, mistress of The King, wife of the King but never a widow of The King. She is 13 years old in the portrait. At this age Margo fall in love and started relations with her brother Henry III, who needed this to make his sister his spy in the court of his mother. A year after he betrayed her and she has never forgot this. Costume Renaissance, Renaissance Art, Renaissance Clothing, Tudor Fashion, Art History

Costume Renaissance

Renaissance Art

Renaissance Clothing

Margaret de Valois, Margo, was a granddaughter of the King, daughter of the King, sister of the King, mistress of The King, wife of the King but never a widow of The King. She is 13 years old in the portrait. At this age Margo fall in love and started relations with her brother Henry III, who needed this to make his sister his spy in the court of his mother. A year after he betrayed her and she has never forgot this.

LEFT TO RIGHT: King George V & Queen Mary 1893, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth 1923, Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Phillip 1947, Princess Margaret & Anthony Armstrong-Jones 1960, Princess Anne & Captain Mark Phillips 1973, Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer 1981, Prince Andrew & Sarah Ferguson 1986, Prince Edward & Sophie Rhys-Jones 1999, Prince Charles & Camilla Parker Bowles 2005. Prince Charles And Camilla, Prince Phillip, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Windsor, Royal Brides, Royal Weddings, Diana Spencer, Lady Diana

Prince Charles And Camilla

LEFT TO RIGHT: King George V & Queen Mary 1893, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth 1923, Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Phillip 1947, Princess Margaret & Anthony Armstrong-Jones 1960, Princess Anne & Captain Mark Phillips 1973, Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer 1981, Prince Andrew & Sarah Ferguson 1986, Prince Edward & Sophie Rhys-Jones 1999, Prince Charles & Camilla Parker Bowles 2005.

Timeline of the British Monarchs from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II. This is an enormous timeline of the British Monarchs from 1066 to the present day. The dates of the reigns of each monarch are included with each name and photo. Additional individuals are on the timeline as necessary to show how the line of succession reached a particular monarch. Modern History, Native American

Native American

Timeline of the British Monarchs from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II. This is an enormous timeline of the British Monarchs from 1066 to the present day. The dates of the reigns of each monarch are included with each name and photo. Additional individuals are on the timeline as necessary to show how the line of succession reached a particular monarch.

A Stained Glass Portrait of Catherine of Aragon: A portrait of the young queen at the height of her beauty and the king's love, circa 1512. The Chapel at The Vyne Wives Of Henry Viii, King Henry Viii, Stained Glass Art, Stained Glass Windows, Katharina Von Aragon, Anne Of Cleves

Wives Of Henry Viii

King Henry Viii

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Stained Glass Windows

Katharina Von Aragon

A Stained Glass Portrait of Catherine of Aragon: A portrait of the young queen at the height of her beauty and the king's love, circa 1512. The Chapel at The Vyne

Philippa of Hainault, Queen of England, wife of Edward III, grandmother of Richard II and Henry IV and on down the line... Philippa Of Hainault, Wars Of The Roses

Philippa Of Hainault

Wars Of The Roses

Philippa of Hainault, Queen of England, wife of Edward III, grandmother of Richard II and Henry IV and on down the line...

Matilda of Flanders (c. 1031 – 2 November 1083) was the wife of William the Conqueror and, as such, Queen consort of the Kingdom of England. She bore William nine children, including two kings, William II and Henry I. John Everett Millais, Cultura General, Historia Universal

John Everett Millais

Cultura General

Historia Universal

Matilda of Flanders (c. 1031 – 2 November 1083) was the wife of William the Conqueror and, as such, Queen consort of the Kingdom of England. She bore William nine children, including two kings, William II and Henry I.

Matilda (Edith) of Scotland (1080 - 1118). First wife of Henry I of England. Queen from 1100 - 1118. Mother of Empress Matilda.

Matilda (Edith) of Scotland (1080 - 1118). First wife of Henry I of England. Queen from 1100 - 1118. Mother of Empress Matilda.

Eleanor of Aquitaine: The first Queen of France. Two of her sons Richard and John went on to become Kings of England. Educated, beautiful and highly articulate, Eleanor influenced the politics of western Europe through her alliances and influence over her sons. [My ancestor on my mother's side & again, on my father's.. BK Thigpen] Die Renaissance

Die Renaissance

Eleanor of Aquitaine: The first Queen of France. Two of her sons Richard and John went on to become Kings of England. Educated, beautiful and highly articulate, Eleanor influenced the politics of western Europe through her alliances and influence over her sons. [My ancestor on my mother's side & again, on my father's.. BK Thigpen]

Henry VIII and his six wives (in order) by reconstruction artist M.A. Ludwig Los Tudor, Tudor Rose

Henry VIII and his six wives (in order) by reconstruction artist M.A. Ludwig

Robin Bodnaruk

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All the Kings and Queens of England

All the Kings and Queens of England

The King's and Queen's in England History Medieval

History Medieval

The King's and Queen's in England

QUEEN VICTORIA WITH HER GRANDDAUGHTER WHO WOULD BECOME CZARINA OF RUSSIA Queen Victoria Family, Queen Victoria Prince Albert, Victoria Reign, Princess Victoria, Victoria Post, Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria Family

Queen Victoria Prince Albert

Princess Victoria

QUEEN VICTORIA WITH HER GRANDDAUGHTER WHO WOULD BECOME CZARINA OF RUSSIA

Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, heir to the throne of England, son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, brother of Mary, Margaret, and Henry VIII. Married to Catherine of Aragon in 1501, died in 1502. Charles Viii

Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, heir to the throne of England, son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, brother of Mary, Margaret, and Henry VIII. Married to Catherine of Aragon in 1501, died in 1502.

Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence Reine Victoria, Victoria Prince, Prince Albert, Elisabeth Ii, British Monarchy, King George, British Royals

Victoria Prince

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Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence