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Hace 5 días · In the annals of British royal history, Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773-1843) stands out as a fascinating and controversial figure. The sixth son of King George III, Augustus charted a different course than his brothers, dedicating himself to intellectual and political pursuits rather than military service.
Hace 4 días · The New Year Honours 1960 were appointments in many of the Commonwealth realms of Queen Elizabeth II to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries. They were announced in supplements to the London Gazette of 29 December 1959 to celebrate the year passed and mark the beginning of 1960.
Hace 5 días · major-general sir charles crutchley, k.c.b., k.c.v.o. (19th feb., 1909). Created K.C.V.O. in New Year Honours, 1913, and K.C.B. in New Year Honours, 1917; retired 18th May, 1918; died 2nd December, 1920.
Hace 5 días · What is known collectively as the War of the Austrian Succession began on Dec. 16, 1740, when Frederick II of Prussia invaded Silesia, one of the richest Habsburg provinces. His army defeated the Austrians at Mollwitz in April 1741 and overran Silesia.
Hace 3 días · The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III of England in 1348. Dates shown are of nomination or installation; coloured rows indicate sovereigns, princes of Wales, medieval ladies, modern royal knights and ladies, and stranger knights and ladies, none of whom counts toward the 24-member limit.
Hace 5 días · A New History of London Including Westminster and Southwark. Originally published by R Baldwin, London, 1773. This free content was digitised by double rekeying. Public Domain. John Noorthouck, 'Addenda: The Mayors and Sheriffs of London', in A New History of London Including Westminster and Southwark, (London, 1773) pp. 889-893.
Hace 3 días · Katherine Pegge, of this family, was one of the mistresses of King Charles II., and mother of Charles Fitz-Charles, Earl of Plymouth. n13 . The name of Shore appears to have been of considerable antiquity in Derbyshire: it appears among the list of gentry temp.
