Encyclopedia - Emperor: Encyclopedia - Emperor
An emperor is a (male) monarch, usually the sovereign ruler of an empire or another type of imperial realm. Empress is the feminine form ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dream About Emperor: Dream Dictionary - Emperor
  Emperor To dream of going abroad and meeting the emperor of a nation in your travels, denotes that you will make a long journ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Domitian: Encyclopedia Ii - Domitian - Emperor
As an administrator, Domitian soon proved to be a disaster. The economy first came to a halt and then went into recession, forcing him to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maxentius: Encyclopedia Ii - Maxentius - Emperor
The joint rule of Maxentius and Maximian in Rome was tested further when Galerius himself marched to Italy in the summer of 307 with an e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor - Historical Development
Emperor - Europe. In the Roman tradition a large variety in the meaning and importance of the Imperial form of monarchy developed: in ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Emperor: Spiritual Dictionary On Emperor
Emperor: One of the trumps of the Major Arcana of the tarot. Numbered IV. In the system of Eliphas Levi, it corresponds to the Hebrew ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Emperor: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Emperor
Emperor Tarot #4: will   (See also: Emperor , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Kaika: Encyclopedia - Emperor Kaika
Emperor Kaika (開化天皇 Kaika Tennō) is the ninth imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. No firm dat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yellow Emperor: Encyclopedia - Yellow Emperor
The Yellow Emperor or Huang Di (Chinese: 黃帝, Simplified Chinese: 黄帝, pīnyīn: huángdì) is a legendary Chinese sovereign and cu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jade Emperor: Encyclopedia - Jade Emperor
The Jade Emperor (玉皇 Pinyin: Yù Huáng or 玉帝 Yù Dì), known informally by children and commoners as Grandpa Heaven (天公 Tiā...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zeno Emperor: Encyclopedia - Zeno Emperor
Imperator Caesar Flavius Zeno Augustus or Tarasicodissa or Trascalissaeus (c. 425 -491), Eastern Roman or Byzantine emperor (February 9, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hongwu Emperor: Encyclopedia - Hongwu Emperor
義武俊德成功高皇帝 The Hongwu Emperor (September 21, 1328 – June 24, 1398), personal name Zhu Yuanzhang, was the founder of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zhengtong Emperor: Encyclopedia - Zhengtong Emperor
Zhu Qizhen (November 29, 1427 – February 23, 1464) was an emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He ruled as the Zhengtong Emperor from 1435 to 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Barracks Emperor: Encyclopedia - Barracks Emperor
A Barracks Emperor is a Roman Emperor who seized power by virtue of his command of Imperial military forces (a barracks is a building use...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yongle Emperor: Encyclopedia - Yongle Emperor
The Yongle Emperor (May 2, 1360 – August 12, 1424), born Zhu Di, was the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty of China from 1402 to 1424. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Of China: Encyclopedia - Emperor Of China
The emperor or huángdì (皇帝) of China was the head of government and head of state of China from the Qin dynasty in 221 BC until the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Byzantine Emperors: Encyclopedia - List Of Byzantine Emperors
This is a list of the Emperors of the late Roman Empire, called Byzantine. The title of all Emperors listed preceding Heraclius was offic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Constantine I Emperor: Encyclopedia - Constantine I Emperor
Gaius Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus (Latin: IMP CAESAR FLAVIVS CONSTANTINVS PIVS FELIX INVICTVS AVGVSTVS ¹) (February 27, 272�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Year Of The Four Emperors: Encyclopedia - Year Of The Four Emperors
The forced suicide of emperor Nero, in AD 68, was followed by a brief period of civil war (the first Roman civil war since Antony's death...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Constantine Ii Emperor: Encyclopedia - Constantine Ii Emperor
Constantine II (February 317 - 340) was Roman Emperor (337 - 340). The eldest son of Constantine I the Great and Fausta, he was born at A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Constantine Iii Emperor: Encyclopedia - Constantine Iii Emperor
Heraclius Constantine or Constantine III (May 3, 612 - April 20/24 or May 26, 641) was the eldest son of the Byzantine emperor Heraclius ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anastasius I Emperor: Encyclopedia - Anastasius I Emperor
Flavius Anastasius or Anastasius I (c. 430–July 9, 518) was Byzantine emperor from 11 April 491 until his death. He was born at Dyrrhac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Concise List Of Roman Emperors: Encyclopedia - Concise List Of Roman Emperors
This is the short overview of Roman Emperors: for more detail and explanation, see: list of Roman Emperors and Roman Emperor. Concise lis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chenghua Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Chenghua Emperor - Reign As Emperor
Chenghua ascended the throne at the age of 17 and started out as a wise ruler. During the early part of his administration, Chenghua carr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zhengde Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Zhengde Emperor - Reign As Emperor
Zhengde ascended the throne at the age of 14. Unlike his father, Zhengde was not interested in ruling and disregarded all state affairs. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hongwu Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Hongwu Emperor - Emperor Of China
After defeating rival national leaders he proclaimed himself emperor in 1368, establishing his capital at Nanjing and adopting Hongwu as ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - The Emperor And The Star: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On The Emperor And The Star
THE EMPEROR AND THE STAR These are Crowley's two greatest mysteries. We need to study them in tandem, because Crowley insists that the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jade Emperor: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Jade Emperor
Jade Emperor (Yu Huang) Supreme deity of Taoism   (See also: Jade Emperor , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hongwu Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Hongwu Emperor - Emperor Of China
Defeating rival national leaders, he proclaimed himself emperor in 1368, establishing his capital at Nanjing and adopting Hongwu as his r...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Emperor & Empress: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Emperor & Empress
EMPEROR & EMPRESS In the Tarot these are the Arcana IV and III respectively, Heh and Daleth. They are the Father and Mother Gods o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Ai Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Ai Of Han - As Emperor
Emperor Ai of Han - Early reign -- optimism. Emperor Ai, aged 20 at his ascension, quickly ended Emperor Cheng's practice of delegating...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Chukyo: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Chukyo - Life
Chūkyō was enthroned at the age of two following the deposing of his father, the Emperor Juntoku in preparation for the Jōkyū Inciden...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Chukyo: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Chukyo - Names
Because of his dethronement just 2 months after the Jōkyū Incident, his enthronement was not recognized. He was known as the Kujō Deth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wanli Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Wanli Emperor - Family
Wanli Emperor - Consorts. Empress Xiaoduan (? - 1620), had no sons Empress Xiaojing (? - 1612), died after bearing the Taichang Empero...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Toba: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Toba - Life
When his mother passed away, his grandfather, Retired Emperor Shirakawa, took him under his care and raised him. He became emperor at the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor's Children: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor's Children - Organisation
From its humble beginnings, the Emperor's Children Legion expanded to a full thirty Companies, each led by a Lord Commander who was perso...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Kameyama: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Kameyama - Life
In 1258, he became Crown Prince, in 1259 he became Emperor upon the abdication of his elder brother Emperor Go-Fukakusa, thanks to his fa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Juntoku: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Juntoku - Life
In the year 1200, he became Crown Prince. He became emperor after Emperor Go-Toba pressured Emperor Tsuchimikado into abdicating. It is s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daoguang Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Daoguang Emperor - Family
Daoguang Emperor - Consorts. Empress Xiaoquan Cheng, ( 1808 - 1840 ) of the Niuhuru clan Empress Xiaojing Cheng. Zhuangsun Huang Kuai ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor's Children: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor's Children - History
Emperor's Children - Fulgrim. The Legion's history begins with the descent of the Primarch-child Fulgrim to the resource-poor world of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roman Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Roman Emperor - Overview
There was no constitutional office of "Roman Emperor" (the first person actually to bear that title was Michael I Rhangabes in the early ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Penguin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Penguin - Miscellaneous
Emperor penguins are serially monogamous. They have only one mate each year, and keep faithfully to that one other penguin, but each year...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Band: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Band - Discography
Emperor band - Studio releases. Emperor [12" EP] - (1993) As the Shadows Rise [7" EP] - (1994) In the Nightside Eclipse - (1994) Rever...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jiaqing Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Jiaqing Emperor - Family
Consorts Principal wife - Lady Hitara of the Hitara (Manchu) clan, who became Empress when Emperor Jiaqing ascended the throne in 1796. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qianlong Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Qianlong Emperor - Family
Qianlong Emperor - Consorts. Empress Xiaoxian Chun Empress Xiaoyi Chun, of the Ulunara clan, natural birth mother of Emperor Jiaqing. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Fushimi: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Fushimi - Life
In 1275, by the actions of his father, the Jimyōin-tō Emperor Go-Fukakusa, he became Crown Prince to his first cousin, the Daikakuji-t�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Shoko: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Shoko - Life
On October 5, 1412, he acceded to the throne upon the abdication of Emperor Go-Komatsu. His actual coronation date was the 19th day of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Of Ethiopia: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Of Ethiopia - Succession
Succession to the throne at the death of the monarch could be claimed by any male blood relative of the Emperor: sons, brothers, uncles o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chenghua Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Chenghua Emperor - Legacy
Emperor Chenghua's reign can be distinguished by his early attempts to reform the government and trying his best to rule the country. His...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Seiwa: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Seiwa - Genealogy
He was the fourth son of Emperor Montoku. His mother was a court lady named Meishi or Akirakeiko (明子), the daughter of Fujiwara no Yo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Suko: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Suko - Life
In 1348, he became Crown Prince. In the same year, he became Northern Emperor upon the abdication of Emperor Kōmyō. Although Emperor K�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Kameyama: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Kameyama - Names
Other names he had were: ?? (金剛源) - his name as a monk Zenrinji-dono (禅林寺殿) - Literally "Lord Zen-Temple" From the fact th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Horikawa: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Horikawa - Life
He became Crown Prince on the eleventh month, twenty-sixth day (or November 26?), and became emperor on the same day upon the abdication ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Penguin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Penguin - Miscellaneous
Emperor penguins are serially monogamous. They have only one mate each year, and keep faithfully to that one other penguin, but each year...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Shijo: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Shijo - Life
In 1232, he became emperor upon the abdication of Emperor Go-Horikawa In 1242 he died of an accident. The Emperor being very young, and t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Tsuchimikado: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Tsuchimikado - Life
In 1198, he became emperor upon the abdication of Emperor Go-Toba, who continued to rule in actual fact as cloistered emperor. However, i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Of Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Of Japan - Naming
Due to linguistic and cultural differences between Japan and the Western world, naming the emperors of Japan is often troublesome. While ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Penguin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Penguin - Morphology Of The Emperor Penguin Skeleton
View 3D computed tomographic (CT) animations of the skeleton of a newborn emperor penguin and the skull of an adult, and learn more about...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Last Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - The Last Emperor - Plot
The film opens in 1950 with Pu-Yi's re-entry into the just-proclaimed People's Republic of China as a prisoner and war criminal, having b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Last Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - The Last Emperor - Analysis
The film shows Bertolucci's mastery of fascism as an image while containing no hint of approval of the ideology. Most telling is the scen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Hanazono: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Hanazono - Life
In 1308, he became emperor upon the abdication of his second cousin, the Daikakuji-tō Emperor Go-Nijō During Hanazono's reign, negotiat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Last Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - The Last Emperor - Trivia
Pu Yi's younger brother, Pu Chieh, and Li Wenda, who helped Pu Yi write his autobiography, were brought in to act as advisors on the film...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Penguin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Penguin - Behaviors
To find food, these penguins need to dive 150 to 250 meters (490-820 feet) into the Southern Ocean. The penguins can venture deeper, the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Temmu: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Temmu - Life
The first and only document on his life was Nihonshoki. However, it was edited by his son, Prince Toneri, and the work was written during...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Temmu: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Temmu - Genealogy
During the reign of his elder brother, Emperor Tenji, Temmu was forced to marry several of Tenji's daughters because Tenji thought those ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Of Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Of Japan - Roles
The emperor's role is defined in Chapter I of the 1947 Constitution of Japan. Article 1 defines the emperor as the symbol of state and th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Of Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Of Japan - History
Although the emperor has been a symbol of continuity with the past, the degree of power exercised by the emperor of Japan has varied cons...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Cartagia: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Cartagia - Background
Cartagia was the nephew of Emperor Turhan. Londo Mollari had met him twice before he ascended to the throne: first, when Cartagia was an ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Rokujo: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Rokujo - Life
He was made Crown Prince before his first birthday, and was enthroned at the age of one. He was later pressured by the Taira clan to abdi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Ninko: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Ninko - Life
He was named as crown prince in 1809, being adopted by his father the Emperor's wife (chūgū), Imperial Princess Yoshiko (?, 欣子内�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Nakamikado: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Nakamikado - Life
In 1708, he became Crown Prince. In 1709, upon the abdication of Emperor Higashiyama, he became Emperor. Because of his youth, first his ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Sakuramachi: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Sakuramachi - Life
In 1728, he became Crown Prince. In 1735, he became emperor upon the abdication of his father, Emperor Nakamikado. In 1747, he abdicated ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Kammu: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Kammu - Politics
Earlier Imperial sponsorship of Buddhism, beginning with Prince Shōtoku (574–622), had lead to a general politicization of the clergy,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Kammu: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Kammu - Politics
Earlier Imperial sponsorship of Buddhism, beginning with Prince Shōtoku (574–622), had lead to a general politicization of the clergy,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hongwu Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Hongwu Emperor - Names
Hongwu is also known as Hung-Wu. That name is also applied to the period of years from 1368 to 1398 when Chu Yuan-chang ruled. Other name...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Shirakawa: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Shirakawa - Life
When he was very young, his relations with his father were very cold, but in 1068, when his father was enthroned, he was proclaimed a shi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Sanjo: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Sanjo - Life
After his mother died when he was at seven, his maternal grandfather Fujiwara no Kaneie raised him at Kaneie's mansion. Kaneie loved him ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Kogon: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Kogon - Life
In 1326, he became Crown Prince to the Daikakuji Emperor Go-Daigo. At this period of Japanese history, by a decision of the Kamakura shog...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Antoku: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Antoku - Life
Antoku was named crown prince at around one month of age. He ascended the throne at one year of age. Naturally, he held no actual power, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Higashiyama: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Higashiyama - Life
In 1687, he acceded to the throne after the abdication of Emperor Reigen. On the 16th day of the 11th month of that year, he revived the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qianlong Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Qianlong Emperor - Legends
According to Field History of Qing Dynasty, Qianlong was the son of Chen Yuan-Long of Haining. Emperor Kangxi chose the heir to his thron...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Momozono: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Momozono - Life
In 1747, he was invested as Crown Prince. Later the same year, he became emperor upon his father Emperor Sakuramachi's abdication. During...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Band: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Band - Biography
In their youth, Ihsahn and Samoth met at a rock music seminar. The two young men began playing together under various names; first Dark D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Penguin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Penguin - Behaviors
To find food, these penguins need to dive 150 to 250 meters (490-820 feet) into the Southern Ocean. The penguins can venture deeper, the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Chokei: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Chokei - Life
On March 29, 1368, following the death of Emperor Go-Murakami, he was enthroned in the house of the Chief Priest at the Sumiyoshi Grand S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Meiji: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Meiji - Life
Emperor Meiji was the surviving son of Emperor Kōmei by the lady-in-waiting Nakayama Yoshiko (1834–1907), the daughter of Lord Nakayam...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Penguin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Penguin - Morphology Of The Emperor Penguin Skeleton
View 3D computed tomographic (CT) animations of the skeleton of a newborn emperor penguin and the skull of an adult, and learn more about...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Of Ethiopia: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Of Ethiopia - History
The Solomonid dynasty ruled Ethiopia from 13th century until 1974, with only a couple of usurpers. The most significant usurper was Kassa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Of Ethiopia: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Of Ethiopia - Ideology
The Emperors of Ethiopia derived their right to rule based on two claims: their descent from the kings of Axum, and their descent from Me...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Ogimachi: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Ogimachi - Life
Ōgimachi became Emperor upon the death of Emperor Go-Nara. The ceremonies surrounding his coronation were made possibly by a donation fr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Cartagia: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Cartagia - Character
While Cartagia can be simply described as insane, that does not explain the depths of his madness. Though the whole details of his youth ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Xianfeng Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Xianfeng Emperor - Death
Xianfeng died on August 22, 1861 at the Jehol Traveling Palace (熱河行宫), 230 kilometers northeast of Beijing. Being succeeded by hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Of Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Of Japan - Succession
Millennia ago, the Japanese imperial family developed its own peculiar system of hereditary succession. It has been non-primogenitural, m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Jianwen Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Jianwen Of Jin - During Emperor Mu's Reign
In 344, another nephew of Sima Yu, Emperor Kang (Emperor Cheng's younger brother), died, and was succeeded by his infant son Emperor Mu. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yongle Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Yongle Emperor - Reign
Yongle followed traditional rituals closely and remained superstitious. He did not overindulge in the luxuries of palace life, but still ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Kokaku: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Kokaku - Life
It was originally expected that he would go into the priesthood at the Shuugoin Temple from the Kan'in house. However, in 1779, Go-Momozo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roman Emperor Principate: Encyclopedia Ii - Roman Emperor Principate - Year Of The Four Emperors
The year 69 is often called the "Year of the Four Emperors" because it saw four usurpers successively claim the purple. The fourth Empero...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Jianwen Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Jianwen Of Jin - During Emperor Ai's Reign
In 363, when Emperor Ai's mother Princess Dowager Zhou died, Sima Yu served as regent for the three-month mourning period. In 364, Empero...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Jianwen Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Jianwen Of Jin - During Emperor Fei's Reign
In late 365, Emperor Fei offered the title Prince of Langye to Sima Yu and further created his heir apparent Sima Yao the Prince of Kuaij...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Guangwu Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Guangwu Of Han - As Official Under Emperor Gengshi
Emperor Guangwu of Han - The ascension of Emperor Gengshi. Main article: Emperor Gengshi of Han By this point, many other rebel leaders...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Guangwu Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Guangwu Of Han - Independence From Emperor Gengshi
In autumn 24, Liu Xiu, still ostensibly an official under Emperor Gengshi, successfully pacified some of the larger agrarian rebel groups...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Shirakawa: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Shirakawa - Genealogy
He was the eldest son of Emperor Go-Sanjō 1074-1077 Imperial Prince Atsufumi (敦文親王) 1075-1105 Prince Kakugyō (覚行法親王)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Barracks Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Barracks Emperor - Style Of The 3rd Century Barracks Emperors
Unlike previous Emperors who had seized power in military coups d'état (Vespasian and Septimius Severus, both from middle-class plebeian...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Bharata: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Bharata - In History
See Also: History of Early Hinduism, Vedic civilization, History of Hinduism Bharata's paramount position as founder of modern India is i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Min Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Min Of Jin - Prior To Becoming Emperor
Sima Ye was a son of Sima Yan (司馬晏) the Prince of Wu, a son of Jin's founding emperor Emperor Wu. However, he was posthumously adop...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Mu Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Mu Of Jin - As Adult Emperor
In late 357, Emperor Mu married He Fani as his empress. In 358, Sima Yu offered to resign all of his powers, but Emperor Mu declined. Lat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Yuan Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Yuan Of Han - Reign As Emperor
As emperor, Emperor Yuan immediately started a regimen of reducing governmental spending, with the objective of reducing the burdens of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Gaozu Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Gaozu Of Han - Reign As The Emperor
After Liu Bang came into power, he re-centralised China based on Qin's model. He gradually replaced the original vassals, granting their ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Hui Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Hui Of Han - Reign As Emperor
Immediately upon Prince Ying's ascension to the throne as Emperor Hui, Empress Lü, now empress dowager, became the effective lead figure...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Of Austria: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Of Austria - Full Title
The Austrian Emperors had an extensive list of titles and claims: Emperor of Austria, Apostolic King of Hungary, King of Bohemia, of Dalm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roman Emperor Dominate: Encyclopedia Ii - Roman Emperor Dominate - The Tetrarchy
The Tetrarchy was a system established by Diocletian to facilitate effective government of the Empire. There were two senior emperors (au...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Roman Emperors: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Roman Emperors - The Principate
List of Roman Emperors - Julio-Claudian dynasty. List of Roman Emperors - Year of the four emperors. List of Roman Emperors - Flavia...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roman Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Roman Emperor - Titles And Positions
Although these are the commonest offices, titles, and positions, one should note that not all Roman Emperors used them, nor were all of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-kogon: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-kogon - Life
In 1351, Ashikaga Takauji briefly returned to the allegiance of the Southern Dynasty, causing the Southern Court to briefly consolidate c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jade Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Jade Emperor - Chinese Mythology
There are many stories in Chinese mythology involving the Jade Emperor. Jade Emperor - The origin of the Jade Emperor. It was said that...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guangxu Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Guangxu Emperor - Accession To The Throne
Guangxu was born to Yixuan, Prince Chun, who was married to Empress Dowager Cixi's younger sister and therefore was Cixi's nephew. In Jan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Shang Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Shang Of Han - Reign
After Emperor Shang was proclaimed emperor, his brother Prince Sheng was created the Prince of Pingyuan. Concerned that Emperor Shang mig...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roman Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Roman Emperor - The Lineages And Epochs
In the listings of Roman Emperors below, the common name is given first, followed by the more formal name adopted upon accession to the p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-uda: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-uda - Life
By retired Emperor Go-Saga's will, in 1268, he became crown prince. Following the late emperor's will (Go-Saga died in 1272), in 1274, he...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-fukakusa: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-fukakusa - Life
In 1246, upon the abdication of Emperor Go-Saga, Go-Fukakusa became Emperor at the age of 2. Go-Saga began to reign as cloistered Emperor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jade Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Jade Emperor - Worship And Festivals
The Jade Emperor's Birthday is said to be the ninth day of the first lunar month. On this day Daoist temples hold a Jade Emperor ritual (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-kameyama: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-kameyama - Genealogy
He was the second son of Emperor Go-Murakami. His mother was Fujiwara Katsuko ?? (藤原勝子) Little is known of his empress or ot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Year Of The Four Emperors: Encyclopedia Ii - Year Of The Four Emperors - Chronology
Year of the Four Emperors - AD 68. April – Galba, governor of Hispania Tarraconensis, and Vindex, governor of Gallia Lugdunensis reb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Year Of The Four Emperors: Encyclopedia Ii - Year Of The Four Emperors - Succession
Year of the Four Emperors - Nero to Galba. The last years of Nero's reign were characterized by a climate of fear and terror. The city ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jiaqing Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Jiaqing Emperor - Accession To The Throne
In October 1795, in the 60th year of his reign, Emperor Qianlong announced his intention to abdicate in favor of Prince Jia, because he d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daoguang Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Daoguang Emperor - Early Years
He was born in the Forbidden City, Beijing, and was given the name Mianning (綿寧), changed into Minning (旻寧) when he became empero...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Penguin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Penguin - Physical Characteristics
Adults average about 1.1 metres (3 ft 9 in) and weigh 30 kilograms (75 lb) or more. The head and wings are black, the abdomen white, back...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Jianwen Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Jianwen Of Jin - Reign
An immediate issue that Emperor Jianwen had to deal with upon taking the throne was Huan's suspicions toward his older brother Sima Xi (�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qianlong Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Qianlong Emperor - Frontier Wars
The Qianlong Emperor was a successful military leader, presiding over a huge consolidation in the territory controlled by the Qing dynast...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qianlong Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Qianlong Emperor - Frontier Wars
The Qianlong Emperor was a successful military leader, presiding over a huge consolidation in the territory controlled by the Qing dynast...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Penguin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Penguin - Physical Characteristics
Adults average about 1.1 metres (3 ft 9 in) and weigh 30 kilograms (75 lb) or more. The head and wings are black, the abdomen white, back...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-daigo: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-daigo - Life
In 1318, upon the abdication of the Jimyōin-tō Emperor Hanazono (his second cousin), Emperor Go-Daigo became emperor at the age of 29, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Penguin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Penguin - Reproduction And Breeding
Emperor Penguins first begin to breed at approximately five years of age. Emperor penguins travel about 90 km inland to reach the breedin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kangxi Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Kangxi Emperor - The Beginning Of The Reign
Technically, the Kangxi Emperor inherited his father Shunzhi's throne at the age of eight. His father died in his early twenties, and as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-komatsu: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-komatsu - Life
He was raised in the mansion of Hino Sukenori (日野西資教). He succeeded as Northern Emperor upon the abdication of his father, the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kangxi Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Kangxi Emperor - The Beginning Of The Reign
Technically, the Kangxi Emperor inherited his father Shunzhi's throne at the age of seven. His father died in his early twenties, and as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Antoku: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Antoku - Burial Site
After his drowning, in order to mourn the Bodhi, the Amidaji Goeidō was built. Later, Antoku was enshrined at the Kurume-Suitengū in Ku...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guangxu Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Guangxu Emperor - Years Of Power
Until age nineteen, Guangxu was "aided" in his rule by Cixi. Even after he began formal rule, Cixi continued to influence his decisions a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-nijo: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-nijo - Life
In 1286 he became a shinnō by Imperial Proclamation. In 1296, he became crown prince to the Jimyōin-tō Emperor Go-Fushimi, his second ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Min Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Min Of Jin - Reign
In spring 313, the captured Emperor Huai was executed by the Han Zhao emperor Liu Cong. The news, however, took three months to get to Ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qianlong Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Qianlong Emperor - Later Years
In his later years, Gaozong was rather disillusioned and sedated with power and glory. With Heshen as the highest ranked minister and mos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qianlong Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Qianlong Emperor - Later Years
In his later years, Qianlong was rather disillusioned and sedated with power and glory. With Heshen as the highest ranked minister and mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qianlong Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Qianlong Emperor - Early Years
There are many myths and legends that say Hongli was actually a Han and not of Manchu descent, whilst there were some that say Hongli is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jiaqing Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Jiaqing Emperor - Early Years
He was born at the Old Summer Palace (圓明園), 8km (5 mi) northwest of the walls of Beijing, and was given the name Yongyan (永琰), ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daoguang Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Daoguang Emperor - Death And Legacy
Daoguang died on February 25, 1850 at the Old Summer Palace (圓明園), 8 km/5 miles northwest of the walls of Beijing. He was succeeded...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daoguang Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Daoguang Emperor - Death And Legacy
Daoguang died on February 25, 1850 at the Old Summer Palace (圓明園), 8 km/5 miles northwest of the walls of Beijing. He was succeeded...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-momozono: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-momozono - Life
He became Crown Prince in 1768. Two years later, in 1771, his aunt, Empress Go-Sakuramachi, ceded the throne to him. The Emperor was sick...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-horikawa: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-horikawa - Life
In 1221, because of the Jōkyū Incident, an unsuccessful attempt by Emperor Go-Toba to seize real power, the Kamakura shogunate complete...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-toba: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-toba - Life
Go-Toba took the throne at the age of three, after his brother, Emperor Antoku, himself only five, was forced to abdicate during the Genp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Bharata: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Bharata - Literary Sources
Bharata's exploits as a child prince are dramatised in Kalidasa's poetic play The Recognition of Shakuntala. Emperor Bharata's life and e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guangxu Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Guangxu Emperor - House Arrest
Cixi had Guangxu placed under house arrest in an environment of total isolation, to the point where even court Eunuchs chosen were to str...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Of China: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Of China - Position And Power
Since the Qin Dynasty, the Emperor has been formally styled the Son of Heaven(天子), and as the descendant and representative of heaven...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-kameyama: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-kameyama - Life
Go-Kameyama became Emperor when Emperor Chōkei abdicated in 1383. On October 15, 1392, at the insistence of the peace faction, he applie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Penguin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Penguin - Reproduction And Breeding
Emperor Penguins first begin to breed at approximately five years of age. Emperor penguins travel about 90 km inland to reach the breedin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-hanazono: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-hanazono - Life
Because the previous emperor, Emperor Shōkō had no son, retired Emperor Go-Komatsu needed to secure the Jimyōin inheritance against th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kangxi Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Kangxi Emperor - Cultural Achievements
The Kangxi Emperor ordered the compiling of the most complete dictionary of Chinese characters ever put together, The Kangxi Dictionary. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-hanazono: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-hanazono - Genealogy
He was the eldest son of Imperial Prince Fushimi-no-miya Sadafusa (伏見宮貞成親王) (1372 - 1456). His mother was Yukiko (幸子) (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-kashiwabara: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-kashiwabara - Life
In 1500, he became Emperor upon the death of his father, the Emperor Go-Tsuchimikado. However, because of the aftereffects of the Ōnin W...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kangxi Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Kangxi Emperor - Russia And The Mongols
At the same time, the Emperor was faced with the Russian advance from the north. The Qing Dynasty and the Russian Empire fought along the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-yozei: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-yozei - Life
Originally, Emperor Ōgimachi's son was supposed to succeed him. However, he died in 1586 of natural causes. For this reason, Prince Kata...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qianlong Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Qianlong Emperor - Artistic Achievements
The Qianlong emperor was also a major patron of the arts. The most significant of his commissions was a catalogue of all important works ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qianlong Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Qianlong Emperor - Artistic Achievements
The Qianlong emperor was also a major patron of the arts. The most significant of his commissions was a catalogue of all important works ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Gaozu Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Gaozu Of Han - Personality
By historians' account, Liu Bang was the contrary to his rival, Xiang Yu. While Xiang Yu was normally depicted as a romantic and noble ma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Of China: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Of China - Heredity And Succession
The title of Emperor was transmitted from father to son. By convention in most Han Chinese-ruled dynasties, the eldest son born to the Em...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Kōmyō: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Kōmyō - Life
When Ashikaga Takauji, rebelling against Emperor Go-Daigo's Kemmu Restoration, entered Kyōto in 1336, Go-Daigo fled to Enryakuji on Moun...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Kang Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Kang Of Jin - Reign
In early 343, Emperor Kang created his wife Chu Suanzi empress. Later in 343, Emperor Kang's other uncle, Yu Yi (庾翼), proposed a majo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-sanjo: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-sanjo - Life
Because he was not of Fujiwara descent, the Kampaku, Fujiwara no Yorimichi neglected him, but Emperor Go-Suzaku decreed that upon his eld...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Emperor's New Clothes: Encyclopedia Ii - The Emperor's New Clothes - Analysis
This story of the little boy puncturing the pretensions of the emperor's court has parallels from other cultures, categorized as Aarne-Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Bharata: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Bharata - The Bharata Race
See Also: Mahabharata, ancient India The imperial dynasties of ancient India, such as the Kauravas and Pandavas of Hastinapura, are recog...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-saga: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-saga - Life
When Emperor Tsuchimikado moved to Tosa Province (on Shikoku), he was raised by his mother's side of the family. Because of the sudden de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-shirakawa: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-shirakawa - Life
He was named after Emperor Shirakawa (Go-, 後, translates literally as "later", thus, "Later Emperor Shirakawa"). He seized power steadi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-nara: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-nara - Life
On June 9, 1526, he became Emperor upon the death of Emperor Go-Kashiwabara. However, the Imperial Court was so impoverished, that a nati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Wu Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Wu Of Han - Legacy
Historians generally treated Emperor Wu with ambivalence. On one hand, he was recognized for neutralizing the Xiongnu threat and expandin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Ai Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Ai Of Jin - Reign
In 361, Emperor Mu died without a son. Emperor Mu's mother Empress Dowager Chu thus ordered that Sima Pi be made emperor, and he took the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Cheng Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Cheng Of Jin - Reign
Emperor Cheng of Jin - Yu Liang's regency. Initially, the officials were in charge together, but as Empress Dowager Yu became regent, Y...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yongle Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Yongle Emperor - Military Accomplishments
Mongol invaders were still causing many problems for the Ming Dynasty. Traditionally, Han Chinese dynasties rarely went on the offensive ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-murakami: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-murakami - Life
He lived during the conflict between the Northern and Southern Courts. When Emperor Go-Daigo began his Kemmu Restoration, the still very ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-mizunoo: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-mizunoo - Life
On the third month, 27th day, Keichō 16 (1611), he became Emperor upon the abdication of his father, Emperor Go-Yōzei. On the 4th month...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-sai: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-sai - Life
Initially marrying the daughter of the first Takamatsu-no-miya Yoshihito (高松宮好仁親王), he succeeded as second Takamatsu-no-miy...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-tsuchimikado: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-tsuchimikado - Life
Go-Tsuchimikado acceded to the throne on August 21, 1464 after the abdication of his father, the Emperor Go-Hanazono. Shortly after his e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Taizong Of Tang: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Taizong Of Tang - Literature
He was the subject of a 64-chapter (in eight volumes) The Novel of the Prince of Qin of the Great Tang (大唐秦王詞話 Datang Qin Wan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Scorpion: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Scorpion - Prey And Predator
In the wild, emperor scorpions are reported to feed primarily on termites. In captivity they readily feed on crickets, cockroaches, and m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Go-fushimi: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Go-fushimi - Life
Fushimi acted as cloistered emperor for a period, but after a while, from 1313 to 1318, Go-Fushimi acted in that function. During Hanazon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yongle Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Yongle Emperor - Early Years
Emperor Yongle was born Zhu Di on May 2nd, 1360 (mother unknown) to a monk and future emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Di grew up as a pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Huai Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Huai Of Jin - Reign
Emperor Huai was commonly regarded as an intelligent man, and he tried to institute reforms that he felt would allow the empire to recove...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Gaozu Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Gaozu Of Han - Succession
Crown Prince Liu Ying, the eldest son of Liu Bang and Empress Lü, was the heir apparent of Liu Bang. However, Liu Bang disliked him beca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kangxi Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Kangxi Emperor - Disputed Succession
Following the abolition, Kangxi made several sweeping changes in the political landscape. The 13th Imperial Prince, Yinxiang, was placed ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yongle Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Yongle Emperor - Journey To Power
Hongwu died on June 24, 1398, and Zhu Yunwen was crowned Emperor Jianwen. Almost immediately Zhu Di and Jianwen began their deadly feud. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Fei Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Fei Of Jin - Reign
Even though Emperor Fei was an adult, he did not have actual power, as not only were governmental matters largely in the hands of his gra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Ming Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Ming Of Jin - Reign
One of the first things that Emperor Ming did was locating his birth mother Lady Xun, putting her in a mansion, and creating her the Lady...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shunzhi Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Shunzhi Emperor - Life Of Shunzhi
He ascended to the throne aged five (six according to traditional Chinese count) in 1643 upon the death of his father, Hong Taiji, but ac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - God Emperor Of Dune: Encyclopedia Ii - God Emperor Of Dune - Synopsis
The novel, God Emperor of Dune, places us in a very different universe to that of Children of Dune. Leto Atreides II still lives and rule...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Entertainment Group: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Entertainment Group - Controversy
Yeung is associated with the Triad; this follows a number of attacks from their critics, including those of Joey Yung, as well various ot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Hui Of Jin: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Hui Of Jin - Reign
During his 17 year reign, Emperor Hui would come under the control of a number of regents, never being able to assert authority on his ow...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor An Of Han: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor An Of Han - Late Reign
Empress Dowager Deng died in 121, and Emperor An, at the age of 27, finally had the reins of the imperial administration. He posthumously...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor Scorpion: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor Scorpion - Commercial Use
Because of its docile nature and mild venom, the emperor has been used in movies such as 1999's The Mummy and The Scorpion King from 2002...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor - Lists Of Emperors
Emperor - Emperors of traditional empires. Persian Empire (559 BC–330 BC) - see List of kings of Persia Empire of Alexander the Gre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor - Lists Of Emperors
Emperor - Emperors of traditional empires. Persian Empire (559 BC–330 BC) - see List of kings of Persia Empire of Alexander the Gre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor - Distinction Between Emperor And Other Types Of Monarch
Both kings and emperors are monarchs. There is no single rule to distinguish the one from the other: several factors, like interpretation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emperor: Encyclopedia Ii - Emperor - Distinction Between Emperor And Other Types Of Monarch
Both kings and emperors are monarchs. There is no single rule to distinguish the one from the other: several factors, like interpretation...   » Read the article