Born in the Tarn, and established as a fabric merchant in Toulouse, Jean Calas and his family are of the Protestant faith.In October 1791, Jean Calas finds his son hanged in his shop. To avoid family dishonour, he initially conceals Marc-Antoines suicide. The trial takes place against a background o
Uzbek poetess and wife of a khan, Nadira (1792 – 1842) exercised the regency of the khanate of Kokand for ten years. She leaves many poems, dedicated in particular to womens issues of the time. Khans Wife Nadira Mahlar-ajim was born into the family of the khan (ruler) Rahmankul-bek in 1792. A bri
Simon de Montfort comes from a family of baronial rank in Ile-de-France by his father and of the Anglo-Norman baronage by his mother. In 1202, he embarked to take part in the fourth crusade. He will bring back a piece of the Holy Cross which he will offer to the monastery of Hautes Bruyères. In 1209
Pierre Terrail , Lord of Bayard , nicknamed the knight without fear and without reproach, became famous for his bravery and courage during the Italian wars. He distinguished himself so brilliantly at Marignan in 1515 that François Ier wanted to be knighted by his hands after the battle. In 1522, des