Showing posts with label History. Show all posts
Showing posts with label History. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Fun with geneology
My many times Great Grandfather, Sir Henry Wallop, was Royal Surgeon to Queen Elizabeth. For his service he received a coat of arms featuring three unicorns.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Great Historical Deaths
King Charles VIII of France 1470-1498
Notable life events- King of France for 15 years. Launched successful invasion of Naples. Conquered Florence. Expelled from Italy by Venetian coalition.
Cause of Death- Low door frame.
Notable life events- King of France for 15 years. Launched successful invasion of Naples. Conquered Florence. Expelled from Italy by Venetian coalition.
Cause of Death- Low door frame.
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