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 ... |
Helvetia is a personification of Switzerland and has been a prominent symbol on Swiss coins for centuries. The depiction of Helvetia on Swiss coins carries several layers of meaning:National Identity: Helvetia represents the Swiss nation and embodies the values, ideals, and identity of the Swis ... |
Frederick William IV (1795–1861) was the King of Prussia from 1840 until his death in 1861. Here are some key points about him:Early Life: Frederick William IV was born on October 15, 1795, in Berlin, Prussia, the eldest son of King Frederick William III and Queen Louise. He received a rigorous ... |