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Hace 5 días · The House of Tudor survives through the female line, first with the House of Stuart, which occupied the English throne for most of the following century, and then the House of Hanover, via James' granddaughter Sophia. King Charles III, a member of the House of Windsor, is a direct descendant of Henry VII.
Hace 1 día · The invasion of England by Louis of France on 21 May 1216 was followed by the siege of Windsor Castle, which was held for the king by Fawkes de Breauté, a Norman adventurer, and one of the chief of John's evil counsellors, who filled the castle with a strong garrison of foreign mercenaries.
Hace 2 días · Windsor was chosen to promote the heritage of new English settlers in the city and to recognize Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England. However, Richmond was a popular name used until World War II, mainly by the local post office.
Hace 2 días · Edward III (13 November 1312 – 21 June 1377), also known as Edward of Windsor before his accession, was King of England from January 1327 until his death in 1377. He is noted for his military success and for restoring royal authority after the disastrous and unorthodox reign of his father, Edward II .
Hace 3 días · Because of Windsor’s strategic location on a navigable waterway opposite the heart of Detroit, the city soon developed into both an important railway terminal and a Great Lakes port, attracting many industries, including several large U.S. branch industrial plants.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Hace 4 días · Windsor Castle is the oldest inhabited castle in the world. Dating back over 900 years, Windsor Castle has been the official residence of British monarchs since the time of William the Conqueror. The town of Windsor takes its name from the distinctive ‘Windsor Stone’ found in the area.
Hace 3 días · Steeped in ancient history and British heritage, Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. For almost 1,000 years, this iconic building served as a family home for British royalty.
