Royalty
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Events from History: 15 June 1215
In a bid to quell a brewing rebellion, King John of England reluctantly sealed the Magna Carta on June 15,…
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Events from History: 7 June 1520
Between June 7th and 24th, 1520, a lavish display of wealth and power unfolded near Calais, France. King Henry VIII…
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Events from History: 2 June 1953
Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, a grand spectacle marking a new era, took place on June 2nd, 1953, over a year…
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Events from History: 1 June 1533
On a bright Whitsunday, June 1st, 1533, Anne Boleyn’s dreams culminated in a coronation unlike any other witnessed in English…
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Events from History: 26 May 1896
The coronation of Tsar Nicholas II, the last emperor of Russia, was a lavish affair marred by tragedy. Held on…
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Events from History: 19 May 1536
Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England, met a tragic end on May 19th, 1536. Just…
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Events from History: 14 May 1610
King Henry IV of France, a beloved figure who ushered in an era of peace and stability after decades of…
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Events from History: 13 May 1568
The Battle of Langside, a pivotal clash in Scottish history, took place on May 13th, 1568. It saw forces loyal…
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Events from History: 12 May 1937
On May 12th, 1937, amidst a world teetering on the brink of another war, King George VI and his wife…
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Events from History: 4 May 1471
The Battle of Tewkesbury, a pivotal clash in the Wars of the Roses, was fought on May 4th, 1471. It…
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