Philip II did not call the Estates-General together. It was his grandson, Louis XVI, who called the Estates-General in 1789 in an attempt to address the financial crisis in France.
The warning that Pontius Pilate received was from his wife, Claudia Procula. She urged him not to condemn Jesus, as she had a dream the previous night that indicated Jesus was innocent and just.
Meriwether Lewis was an explorer, and the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. He did not have any siblings named Meriwether. Instead, he was the youngest of five children:- William Lewis (1751-1820)- Lucy Meriwether Lewis (1753-1830)- Charles Lewis (1756-1823)- Robert Lewis (1759-1823)- Meriwe
The Bayeux Tapestry was not created using embroidery, it was created using the technique of needlework known as opus anglicanum.
1995* January 1: The World Wide Web becomes publicly available.* April 19: The Oklahoma City bombing kills 168 people and injures over 680.* May 26: The Bosnian War ends with the signing of the Dayton Agreement.* July 20: NASA launches the space shuttle Atlantis on a mission to dock with the Russian
Hatshepsuts parents were Thutmose I and Ahmose. Thutmose I was the second pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt and reigned from 1506 to 1493 BCE. Ahmose was the Great Royal Wife of Thutmose I and the mother of Hatshepsut. She was also the daughter of Ahmose I, the founder of the Eighteenth Dyn
The last name Knightstep is of English origin. It is a locational name derived from the place called Knights Steps in the parish of St Andrew Holborn in London. The place name is derived from the Old English words cniht meaning knight and stœp meaning step, likely referring to a stepped path used by
Ann Hutchinson (July 20, 1612–c. 1643), also known as Anne Marbury Hutchinson, was an English-American Puritan and spiritual advisor. She was a major figure in the Antinomian Controversy in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the late 1630s. One of the most influential women of her era, Hutchinson was e
Friedrick Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin Freiherr von Steuben was the son of Wilhelm August Steuben and his second wife, Hedwig Magdalena von Jagow. He had an older half brother, Albrecht Ehrenreich von Steuben, and a younger sister, Caroline von Steuben. Other of his siblings were:- Heinrich Wilhe
British forces who served in the 1991 Gulf War were issued the following Saudi and Kuwaiti medals:Saudi Arabia:* Saudi Arabian Liberation Medal: This medal was awarded to all Allied military personnel who participated in the liberation of Kuwait.Kuwait:* Kuwait Liberation Medal: This medal was award
There were no newspapers during the middle ages, thus there are no such things as middle age newspapers. The first newspaper was published in 1605 in Germany.
Famous people from Arkansas and why they are famous:1. Johnny Cash (1932-2003): Cash was an iconic American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor known as the Man in Black. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, particularly in the country music genre.
Molly Pitcher is a legendary figure from the American Revolutionary War. According to legend, she was present at the Battle of Monmouth in 1778 and, seeing that her husband was collapsed from heatstroke, took his place at a cannon. She served as a gunner and showed great courage and skill in the bat
The artist chose to portray the contribution of John Brown through a larger than life statue with a bible and sword. The statue is located at the top of a hill in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. It stands as a reminder of Browns raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry in 1859. This raid was an att
Pop art often incorporates imagery and styles from mass culture, including depictions of celebrities. Here are a few examples of celebrities who have been featured prominently in pop art:- Marilyn Monroe: Marilyn Monroe is one of the most iconic figures in pop culture, and her image has been widely
The Pilgrims and Wampanoag initially formed an alliance that was mutually beneficial.The Pilgrims were a group of English Puritans who sailed to America in 1620 in search of religious freedom. They landed at Plymouth in present-day Massachusetts and established a colony there. The Wampanoag were a N
There are many primary sources on Suleyman the Magnificent. Some of the most important ones include:1) The SuleymannameThis is the official biography of Suleiman the Magnificent, written by Arifi in 1558. It provides a detailed account of the Sultans life and reign, from his birth to his death.2) Th
The value of old yearbooks can vary significantly depending on several factors, including scarcity, condition, age, significance, and demand from collectors. Here are a few aspects that determine the value of old yearbooks:Scarcity: The number of copies available greatly impacts the value of a yearb
As per the account in the Bible, Joseph, the husband of Mary, had only one wife, Mary herself. In the Christian tradition, Mary is considered to be a virgin who conceived Jesus through a divine miracle.
1. January 30, 1933: Adolf Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany. This marked the beginning of the Nazi regime and the persecution of Jews in Germany.2. November 9-10, 1938: Kristallnacht (the Night of Broken Glass). This was a pogrom against Jews throughout Germany and Austria. Synagogues were burne
Efforts for better management of Jagir Shahji entrusted Shivaji with the care of the Poona Jagir and made a condition that Shivaji would be the only representative of his father in the Jagir till Shahji was alive and after Shahjis death he would become the real owner of this Jagir. Now Shivaji star
Artemis II, who died in 351 BC, ruled Caria in Asia Minor for two years. On the death of her husband, she had the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus built for him, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Daughter of Hecatomnos, king of Caria, she married her brother Mausolus. Her husband died in 35
Gall Anonymous Gall Anonymous, anonymous called Gall Author of the first Polish chronicle, living at the turn of the 11th and 12th centuries. Most likely a Benedictine monk. His name and origin are unknown. Traditionally, he is referred to as Gallus Anonymus, according to the concept that he w
When Safdarjung went to Awadh, the Maratha army under the leadership of Malharrao Holkars son Khanderao set foot in Rajputana. He went straight to the princely state of Jaipur and asked for tax from Raja Madho Singh there. Taking taxes from Madho Singh, the Marathas proceeded towards the princely st