George III, who reigned as King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820, was a significant figure in British history. Here are some interesting facts about George III:Long Reign: George III’s reign of 59 years and 96 days was one of the longest in British history, ... |
Louis Philippe I, also known as the “Citizen King” was the last king of France, reigning from 1830 to 1848. His nickname, the “Citizen King,” reflects his efforts to portray himself as a monarch who identified with the values and aspirations of the French Revolution, particularly those of the b ... |
Andronicus II (Andronicus Palaeologus) , 1258-1332, Byzantine emperor (1282-1328), son and successor of Michael VIII. He devoted himself chiefly to church affairs, renewing the schism by renouncing (1282) the union established at the Second Council of Lyons. He made a treaty with the rising kin ... |