Who Were James I and James II?
James I (1566-1625), was King of England and Ireland (1603-1625) and, as James VI, King of Scotland (1567-1625). He succeeded to the Scottish throne on the abdication...
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What Was the Easter Rising?
The Easter Rising was an armed rebellion against the British government which took place in Dublin, Ireland between Monday 24 April and Sunday 29 April, 1916. As a...
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What Are the Antipodes?
The antipodes are places on the opposite side of the world to each other, such as New Zealand in the South Pacific, and Iceland near the Arctic Circle. Iceland might...
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When Was the United Kingdom Formed?
When Was the United Kingdom Formed? The United Kingdom was formed in 1801 when an Act of Union brought Ireland under the same parliament with England, Scotland and...
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Who Was the Lord Protector?
Who Was the Lord Protector? Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland was the title assumed by Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), the man, who above...
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