Philip IV of France: History, Facts and Major Accomplishments
King Philip IV of France, also known as Philip the Fair (Philippe le Bel), was a French monarch whose reign lasted from 1285 to 1314. This king of France was...
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Toussaint Louverture (1743-1803): Major Facts & Accomplishments
Toussaint Louverture was the famous Haitian general who led the Black revolt against European powers in the later part of the 18th century. Known for his ability to spot weaknesses...
Timeline: French Revolution (1789-1799)
On November 9, 1799, the French general Napoleon Bonaparte successfully took control of France from the hands of the Directory and then went ahead to establish the French Consulate. Napoleon’s...
Notre-Dame Cathedral: History, April 2019 Fire, Restoration, and Major Facts
Known in French as Notre-Dame de Paris or Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, the Notre-Dame Cathedral or “Our Lady of Paris” is a magnificent Gothic cathedral located in the Paris. This...
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...
