John Lennon: 8 Major Achievements
John Lennon, who was one of history’s best musicians and who combined brilliantly with Paul McCartney to produce some of the best known songs of the 20th century, founded the...
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Edward the Confessor: Biography, Interesting Facts and History about the Anglo-Saxon King of England
Generally seen as one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England, Edward the Confessor reigned from 1042 to 1066 following a long period of Danish rule in England. After the...
William the Conqueror: 10 Things You Should Know about the Great Norman King
Popularly known as William the Conqueror, William I was a Norman king who initially inherited the Dukedom of Normandy from his father, Robert the Devil. He sailed from Normandy to...
Alfred the Great: 10 Major Accomplishments
Alfred the Great: Fast Facts Date of Birth: 849 Place of Birth: Wantage, Berkshire Date of Death: 899 Burial place: Winchester Parents: Æthelwulf and Osburh Siblings: Æthelbald, Æthelberht and Æthelred, Spouse: Ealhswith Children:...
Mary I (Bloody Mary): 25 Interesting Facts
Here are 25 very important facts about Mary I of England (1516-1558), the cold-blooded, fanatic queen of England who spent her 5-year reign burning Protestants at the stake. Owing to...