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Encyclopedia - Dauphin: Encyclopedia - Dauphin
The Dauphin was the heir apparent to the throne of France under the Valois and Bourbon dynasties. Guy VIII, Count of Vienne, had a dolphi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coal Region: Encyclopedia Ii - Coal Region - Brief History And Miscellany
Settlement in the region predates the American Revolution, however the discovery of the anthracite coal for which it is named did not occ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arles: Encyclopedia - Arles
Arles (Arle in Provençal) is a city in the south of France, in the Bouches-du-Rhône département, of which it is a sous-préfecture, in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of St. Jakob An Der Birs: Encyclopedia - Battle Of St. Jakob An Der Birs
The Battle of St. Jakob an der Birs, fought near Basel in Switzerland on 26 August 1444, was a battle of the Old Zürich War. In 1443, th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1795: Encyclopedia - 1795
1795 in topic: Arts Architecture - Literature - Music Other topics Canada - Mexico - Science Lists of leaders: Colonial governors - State...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1423: Encyclopedia - 1423
1423 - Events. July 31 - Hundred Years War: Battle of Cravant - The French army is defeated at Cravant on the banks of the river Yonne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles Viii Of France: Encyclopedia - Charles Viii Of France
Charles VIII the Affable (French: Charles VIII l'Affable) (June 30, 1470 – April 7, 1498) was King of France from 1483 to his death. Ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1419: Encyclopedia - 1419
1419 - Events. January 19 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England which brings Normandy under the control of Engl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dauphiné: Encyclopedia - Dauphiné
Dauphiné is a former province in southeastern France, roughly corresponding to the present départements of the Isère, Drôme, and Haut...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prince: Encyclopedia - Prince
The term prince (the female form is princess), from the Latin root princeps, when used for a member of the highest aristocracy, has sever...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles Vii Of France: Encyclopedia - Charles Vii Of France
Charles VII the Victorious, or the Well-Served (French: Charles VII le Victorieux, or le Bien-Servi) (February 22, 1403 – July 22, 1461...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1544: Encyclopedia - 1544
1544 - Events. April 11 - Battle of Ceresole - French forces under the Comte d'Enghien defeat Imperial forces under the Marques Del Va...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1444: Encyclopedia - 1444
1444 - Events. March 1 - Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg proclaimed commander of the Albanian resistance April 16 - Truce of Tours. Five Ye...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crown Prince: Encyclopedia - Crown Prince
A Crown Prince or Crown Princess is the heir or heiress apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy. (Crown Princess is also t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aérospatiale: Encyclopedia - Aérospatiale
Aérospatiale was a French aerospace manufacturer that primarily built both civilian and military aircraft and rockets. The company was c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Count: Encyclopedia - Count
A count is a nobleman in most European countries, equivalent in rank to a British earl, whose wife is still a "countess" (for lack of an ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coal Region: Encyclopedia - Coal Region
The Coal Region is a term used to refer to an area of Northeastern Pennsylvania in the central Appalachian Mountains comprised of Lackawa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manitoba: Encyclopedia Ii - Manitoba - Geography
Manitoba is located in the longitudinal centre of Canada, although it is considered part of Western Canada. It borders Saskatchewan to th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Austria: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Austria - The Habsburg Monarchy 13th Century–1918
Also see: Habsburg Monarchy History of Austria - Beginnings 1278-1526. Following the extinction of the Babenbergs in the 13th century, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Impostor: Encyclopedia Ii - Impostor - Notable Impostors
Impostor - Fraudsters. Frank Abagnale, who passed bad checks as a fake pilot, doctor and lawyer Cassie Chadwick, who pretended to be A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Cities In Canada: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Cities In Canada - Quebec
Quebec has no cities, instead it has "Villes" which in the French language can mean city or town Acton Vale Alma Amos Amqui Asbestos Bai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Interstate 83: Encyclopedia Ii - Interstate 83 - Interchanges From South To North
Interstate 83 - Maryland. Interstate 83 - Pennsylvania. *Exit number not signed, based on milepost ... See also:Interstate 83, In...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mary I Of Scotland: Encyclopedia Ii - Mary I Of Scotland - Return To Scotland
The young widow returned to Scotland soon after, and arrived in Leith on August 19, 1561. She was still only 18 and, despite her talents,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Susquehanna River Bridges: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Susquehanna River Bridges - New York
List of Susquehanna River bridges - Binghamton area. Court Street Bridge, is a road bridge varrying NY 96 over the river into the vill...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jules Cardinal Mazarin: Encyclopedia Ii - Jules Cardinal Mazarin - Mazarin's Policies For France
Mazarin continued Richelieu's anti-Habsburg policy and laid the foundation for Louis XIV's expansionism. The victories of Condé and Ture...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Harrisburg International Airport: Encyclopedia Ii - Harrisburg International Airport - History
Harrisburg International Airport has been serving south-central Pennsylvania for over 100 years. First, in 1898, the Signal Corps of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Lucia: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Lucia - History
Main article: History of Saint Lucia Arawak Amerindians first settled on the island in the 3rd century AD, while the Caribs later took ov...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manitoba: Encyclopedia Ii - Manitoba - History
The geographical area now named Manitoba was originally inhabited by Ojibwa, Cree, Dene, Sioux, and Assiniboine peoples, along with other...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Manitoba Provincial Highways: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Manitoba Provincial Highways - Primary Routes
These highways are numbered from 1 to 99 for mainline routes and 100 to 199 for loop routes (only three currently exist). Highways 1 and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jean De La Bruyère: Encyclopedia Ii - Jean De La Bruyère - Literary Activity
His Caractères appeared in 1688, and at once, as Nicolas de Malezieu had predicted, brought him "bien des lecteurs et bien des ennemis" ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Notre Dame De Paris: Encyclopedia Ii - Notre Dame De Paris - Features
Notre Dame de Paris - The Western Façade. The Western Façade of the cathedral is the single most well-known feature. It is divided in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dauphin County Pennsylvania: Encyclopedia Ii - Dauphin County Pennsylvania - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,444 km² (558 mi²). 1,360 km² (525 mi²) of it is land and 84 kmÂ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Impostor: Encyclopedia Ii - Impostor - Sample Impostors
Impostor - Fraudsters. Frank Abagnale, who passed bad checks as a fake pilot, doctor and lawyer Cassie Chadwick, who pretended to be A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ole Rømer: Encyclopedia Ii - Ole Rømer - Rømer And The Speed Of Light
The determination of longitude is a significant practical problem in cartography and navigation. King Philip III of Spain offered a prize...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prince: Encyclopedia Ii - Prince - Genealogical Princes By Birth Or Equivalent
A Prince of the blood (in some monarchies, however, this is an actual title in its own right, of more restricted use; thus Prince du sang...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Of Orléans: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Of Orléans - Early Stages Of The Siege
When the siege, under the direction of the Earl of Salisbury, began on October 12, 1428, English forces already controlled several towns ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dauphin Island: Encyclopedia Ii - Dauphin Island - History
Serpentine shell middens, perhaps 1500 years old, attest to at least seasonal occupation by the Native American Mound Builder culture. Sh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Motet: Encyclopedia Ii - Motet - Renaissance Motets
The name of the motet was preserved in the transition from medieval to Renaissance music, but the character of the composition was entire...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ernest Thesiger: Encyclopedia Ii - Ernest Thesiger - Early Career
Thesiger attended Marlborough College with aspirations of becoming a painter, but quickly switched to drama, making his professional debu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marie Antoinette: Encyclopedia Ii - Marie Antoinette - A Republican Monarchy?
From the beginning of the Revolution, Marie Antoinette remained skeptical about the chances of a compromise. However, she was not yet pre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mary I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Mary I Of England - Early Life
Mary was the second daughter and fifth child of Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. A stillborn sister, two short-lived b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - English Claims To The French Throne: Encyclopedia Ii - English Claims To The French Throne - Hundred Years' War
This title was first adopted by King Edward III, who claimed the throne of France after the death of his uncle Charles IV of France, ther...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philip Iii Duke Of Burgundy: Encyclopedia Ii - Philip Iii Duke Of Burgundy - Family And Early Life
Born in Dijon, he was the son of John the Fearless and Margaret of Bavaria-Straubing. On the 28th of January 1405, he was named Count of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fête De La Fédération: Encyclopedia Ii - Fête De La Fédération - The Fête De La Fédération
Fête de la Fédération - Preparation of the feast: the Journée des brouettes. The event took place on the Champ de Mars, which was a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Duke Of Burgundy: Encyclopedia Ii - John Duke Of Burgundy - Family And Early Life
In 1385, John married Margaret of Bavaria, daughter of Albrecht of Bavaria, Count of Holland and Hainaut, to consolidate his position in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Edward Vi Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Edward Vi Of England - Under Somerset
Henry died on 28 January 1547. His will named sixteen executors, who were to act as a Council of Regency until Edward achieved majority a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Surrey: Encyclopedia Ii - Surrey - History Of Surrey
Surrey - British and Roman Surrey. Before Roman times the area today known as Surrey was very probably governed by the Atrebates tribe ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian Junior A Hockey League: Encyclopedia Ii - Canadian Junior A Hockey League - Leagues
Canadian Junior A Hockey League - Alberta Junior Hockey League AJHL. The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) is an Alberta-based Tier I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - French Crown Jewels: Encyclopedia Ii - French Crown Jewels - Theft Of The Crown Jewels During The Revolution
The Crown Jewels were stolen in 1792 when the Garde Meuble (Royal Treasury) was stormed by rioters. Most though not all of the Crown Jewe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mary I Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Mary I Of England - Early Life
Mary was the second daughter and fifth child of Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. A stillborn sister, two short-lived b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dauphiné: Encyclopedia Ii - Dauphiné - Origin Of The Name
Guy VIII, Count of Vienne, had a dolphin on his coat of arms and had been nicknamed le Dauphin (French for dolphin). This title descended...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Count: Encyclopedia Ii - Count - Lists Of Counts
Count - Territory of today's France - A - West- Francia proper. Count of Angouleme Count of Auvergne Count of Bar Count of Blois Count...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1795: Encyclopedia Ii - 1795 - Events
1795 - Ongoing events. French Revolution (1789-1799) French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802) First Coalition ... See also:1795, 1795 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arles: Encyclopedia Ii - Arles - History
Arles - Roman Arles. Arles is an ancient town, having been established by the Greeks as early as the 6th century BC under the name of T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Treaty Of Troyes: Encyclopedia Ii - Treaty Of Troyes - Background
The Treaty of Troyes was an attempt to end the Hundred Years War between England and France. French king Charles VI suffered bouts of ins...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saar 5 Class Missile Boat: Encyclopedia Ii - Saar 5 Class Missile Boat - Defensive Systems
Saar 5 class missile boat - Detection Systems. Air search radar - Elta EL/M-2218S Fire control radar - Elta EL/M-2221 Sonar - Type 796...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Grenoble: Encyclopedia Ii - Grenoble - History
The city has been known under different names through time: Cularo when the Allobroges built strong walls around the small town in the 3...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Francis Ii Of France: Encyclopedia Ii - Francis Ii Of France - King Consort Of Scotland
His marriage to Mary Stuart was arranged by his father in 1548 when François was 4 years old. Mary had been crowned Queen of Scotland in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Historical Pederastic Couples: Encyclopedia Ii - Historical Pederastic Couples - Known Or Presumed Pederastic Couples
In the following list the couples are listed in chronological order, and the name of the older partner precedes that of the younger. Thou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Harrisburg Pennsylvania: Encyclopedia Ii - Harrisburg Pennsylvania - People And Culture In Harrisburg
Harrisburg Pennsylvania - Culture. Harrisburg enjoys a reputation as a source for many arts and cultural opportunities, largely due to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manitoba General Election 1988: Encyclopedia Ii - Manitoba General Election 1988 - Background
The election was called unexpectedly in early 1988, after disgruntled NDP backbencher Jim Walding voted against his government's budget o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manitoba General Election 1986: Encyclopedia Ii - Manitoba General Election 1986 - Results
1 "Before" refers to standings in the Legislature at dissolution, and not to the results of the previous election. These numbers therefor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Henry Vi Part 1: Encyclopedia Ii - Henry Vi Part 1 - Plot
The play opens in the aftermath of the death of King Henry V of England (although it was written before Shakespeare's play, Henry V). New...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prince: Encyclopedia Ii - Prince - Genealogical Princes, By Birth Or Equivalent
A Prince of the blood (in some monarchies, however, this is an actual title in its own right, of more restricted use; thus Prince du sang...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manitoba: Encyclopedia Ii - Manitoba - Geography
Manitoba is located in the longitudinal centre of Canada, although it is considered part of Western Canada. It borders Saskatchewan to th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dauphin County Pennsylvania: Encyclopedia Ii - Dauphin County Pennsylvania - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 251,798 people, 102,670 households, and 66,119 families residing in the county. The population densi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Surrey: Encyclopedia Ii - Surrey - Physical Geography
Surrey contains a good deal of mature woodland (reflected in the official logo of Surrey County Council, a pair of interlocking oak leave...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Of Orléans: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Of Orléans - Aftermath
Volunteers of men and supplies swelled the French army in the weeks that followed this victory. First clearing the Loire valley, then mar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Duke Of Burgundy: Encyclopedia Ii - John Duke Of Burgundy - John Vs Orléans
John was invested as duke of Burgundy in 1404 and almost immediately entered into open conflict against Louis of Orléans, younger brothe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dauphin Island: Encyclopedia Ii - Dauphin Island - Hurricanes
Dauphin Island is one of the most vulnerable places on the Gulf Coast to hurricanes. A bridge connecting the island to the mainland acros...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Duke Of Burgundy: Encyclopedia Ii - John Duke Of Burgundy - John Vs Armagnac
Even with the Orléans dispute resolved to his favour, John would not have an easy life. Charles gathered allies, among them Bernard VII,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Of Orléans: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Of Orléans - Battle Of The Herrings
The most significant military action following the investment of the city prior to Joan's arrival in late April of 1429 took place to the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Of Orléans: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Of Orléans - Background
The larger background to the siege of Orléans is provided by the Hundred Years' War between France and England, an ongoing struggle for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Treaty Of Troyes: Encyclopedia Ii - Treaty Of Troyes - Controversy
At the time of the treaty's signing, no one expected that both Charles VI and Henry V would die within two months of each other in 1422, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manitoba: Encyclopedia Ii - Manitoba - Government Of Manitoba
Manitoba - Founding of the Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba was established on July 14, 1870. At that time Ma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manitoba: Encyclopedia Ii - Manitoba - Economy
Manitoba - Pre-Confederation. Manitoba's early economy was one that depended on mobility and living off the land. A number of native tr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Surrey: Encyclopedia Ii - Surrey - Settlements And Communications
Surrey has a population of approximately one million people. The county town is Guildford, which despite having a University, a Castle an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Surrey: Encyclopedia Ii - Surrey - Places Of Interest
Surrey - National Trust properties. Box Hill just north of Dorking is woodland and chalk downland with superb views from the top of the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Of Orléans: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Of Orléans - Preparing To Raise The Siege
The Journal du siege d'Orléans, as quoted in Pernoud, reports several heated discussions over the next week concerning military tactics ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Of Orléans: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Of Orléans - Joan's Arrival At Orléans
At about this time, and in fact for years prior to that, vague prophesies had been circulating in France concerning an armed maid who wou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Of Orléans: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Of Orléans - Attack On Les Tourelles
While the other military leaders met in council without Joan being present and decided to wait for reinforcements to arrive before attack...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philip Iii Duke Of Burgundy: Encyclopedia Ii - Philip Iii Duke Of Burgundy - Geographic Expansion
Philip preferred to expand his own territory rather than become directly involved in the Hundred Years' War. He incorporated Namur into B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Austria: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Austria - Babenberg Austria
After the defeat of the Magyars by Emperor Otto the Great in the Battle of Lechfeld (955), new Marches were established in what is today ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Austria: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Austria - The First Republic 1918–1934
Also see: First Austrian Republic Following the defeat of Austria-Hungary in World War I, in the Aftermath of World War I the Empire was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Austria: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Austria - Early Middle Ages
During the Migration Period, the Slavs migrated into the Alps in the wake of the expansion of their Avar overlords during the 7th century...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Harrisburg International Airport: Encyclopedia Ii - Harrisburg International Airport - Ground Transportation
Built in 2004, and attached to the new terminal building via a climate-controlled sky bridge, the Multi-Modal Transportation Facility (MM...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manitoba General Election 1988: Encyclopedia Ii - Manitoba General Election 1988 - The Campaign
The Progressive Conservatives entered the election with a significant lead in the polls, but saw their support undercut by the Liberals i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marie Antoinette: Encyclopedia Ii - Marie Antoinette - Reputation
Marie Antoinette went down in history as a shallow, weak, self-indulgent and stupid person. Only royalists, who saw her as a martyr, view...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Austria: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Austria - Austrofascism 1934–1938
Main articles: Austrian Civil War, Austrofascism Under the Christian Social Party, the Austrian government was moving towards centralizat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marie Antoinette: Encyclopedia Ii - Marie Antoinette - Childhood
Marie Antoinette was the sixteenth child (the youngest and most beautiful daughter) of the Austrian Archduchess, later Queen and Empress,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jean De La Bruyère: Encyclopedia Ii - Jean De La Bruyère - Early Life
The son was educated by the Oratorians and at the University of Orléans; he was called to the bar, and in 1673 bought a post in the reve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marie Antoinette: Encyclopedia Ii - Marie Antoinette - Coronation And Reign
Louis XVI's coronation took place at Rheims during the height of a bread shortage in Paris. This is the context in which she is incorrect...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Austria: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Austria - The Second Republic Since 1945
History of Austria - Allied occupation. Under the Allied Commission established by an agreement on July 4, 1945, the country was occupi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Austria: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Austria - Part Of Nazi Germany 1938–1945
Main article: Anschluss, Nazi Germany Although the Treaty of Versailles and the Treaty of St. Germain had explicitly forbidden the unific...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Harrisburg Pennsylvania: Encyclopedia Ii - Harrisburg Pennsylvania - History
In 1719, John Harris, Sr., an English trader, settled here and 14 years later secured grants of 800 acres (3.2 km²) in this vicinity. In...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fête De La Fédération: Encyclopedia Ii - Fête De La Fédération - Reaction In Foreign Countries
In Germany and Italy, the French Revolution was rather well considered by urban bourgeoisie, impregnated with the ideas of the Lumières ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Notre Dame De Paris: Encyclopedia Ii - Notre Dame De Paris - Site History
The Notre Dame de Paris stands on the site of Paris' first Christian church, Saint-Étienne Basilica, which was itself built on the site ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - English Claims To The French Throne: Encyclopedia Ii - English Claims To The French Throne - Rulers Of Calais
Following an episode of insanity for Henry VI of England in 1453 and the subsequent outbreak of the Wars of the Roses (1455 - 1487), the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - English Claims To The French Throne: Encyclopedia Ii - English Claims To The French Throne - The Original Claimants
English claims to the French throne - Kings of France 1340. Edward III, King of England (first term January 24, 1340 - May 8, 1360). ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Philip Iii Duke Of Burgundy: Encyclopedia Ii - Philip Iii Duke Of Burgundy - Patron Of The Arts
Philip was considered an extravagant ruler who embodied the qualities of chivalry. He declined membership in the English Order of the Gar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manitoba General Election 1988: Encyclopedia Ii - Manitoba General Election 1988 - Results
The Liberal Party performed extremely well in Winnipeg, winning 19 out of 29 seats in that city and picking up ridings from both the NDP ...   » Read the article