Who was the kindest king of England?

Æthelstan (king of England, 925–939)
It is difficult to be certain about the personality of figures from so long ago, but accounts of Æthelstan suggest that he was of devout Christian faith and showed compassion and charity to all.
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Who was the most loved King?

Top 10 Most Famous Kings In History
  1. #1: Louis XIV of France. 1638 - 1715.
  2. #2: Henry VIII of England. 1491 - 1547. ...
  3. #3: Alexander III of Macedon. 356 - 23 BC. ...
  4. #4: Cyrus II of Persia. c. ...
  5. #5: Charlemagne. c. ...
  6. #6: Hammurabi. Unknown - c. ...
  7. #7: Peter I of Russia. 1672 - 1725. ...
  8. #8: Tutankhamen. c. ...
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Who was the most cruel king of England?

Henry VIII is undoubtedly one of the most infamous kings in English history, widely known for his ruthless ways and six wives, two of which were beheaded.
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Who was the nicest monarch?

So, even nice emperors can leave nasty ones behind.
  • Æthelstan (king of England, 925–939)
  • Henry VI (king of England, 1422–61; 1470–71)
  • Charles I (king of England and Scotland, 1625–49)
  • George III (king of Great Britain, 1760–1820)
  • Louis XVI (king of France, 1774–92)
  • Frederick III (German emperor, 1888)
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Who was the craziest king of England?

Henry VI of England (1421-1471)

The subject of a three-part Shakespearean drama cycle, Henry VI was made king before his first birthday but spent his final decades battling mental illness as his kingdom lost land to France and slid into the chaos of the War of the Roses.
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Who was the cruelest king in history?

Joseph Stalin

He is considered as the most dangerous and cruel ruler in the history because he exercises greater political power than any dictator. He was responsible for the death of more than 20 million of its own people during his 29 years of rule.
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Who was the smartest king in the world?

His name was Alexander the Great. He was the first king to gain enough knowledge and power to conquer and rule what was then known as the civilized world. Prepare like a bird, and do your best: Tomorrow's reward will fill your nest.
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Who is the most beautiful queen in history?

Nefertiti. Queen Nefertiti may be second only to Cleopatra, as far as the beauty of ancient queens goes. And she might even be first, at that. The wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, she reigned during the 14th century B.C., and was known for her love of art.
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Who is the least popular royal?

According to Ipsos' latest data, the least popular member of the Royal Family with the British public is Prince Andrew, who has an 11 percent favourable and 69 percent unfavourable score.
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Who is the most cruel queen in history?

Queen Isabella co-ruled Spain with King Ferdinand II from 1451 through 1504, and her reign was marked by oppression. The notorious Spanish Inquisition began during her rule, and she was instrumental in the effort to expel Spanish Jews and Muslims from the kingdom.
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Who was the most loved Queen of England?

1. Queen Elizabeth II. No surprises here. Queen Elizabeth was unanimously voted as the most popular Royal and was described by fans as hardworking, respected, and dignified.
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Were any Kings faithful?

But we also have monarchs like Edward I, Edward III, Charles V, Henry VII, etc. whose marriages have been well documented as loving and faithful. Then we have Edward IV, also known for his many affairs, who married Elizabeth Woodville for love or lust.
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Who is the real king of the world?

Throughout scripture, it is made clear that the Abrahamic deity is not supposed to be the God simply of a small tribe in Palestine, but the God of the entire world. In the Book of Psalms, God's universal kingship is repeatedly mentioned; for example, Psalms 47:2 refers to God as the "great King over all the earth."
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Who was the best king of England?

William I ('William the Conqueror'), r1066–87

William I conquered England. This brave, brutal, illiterate but clever Norman warlord attained at the battle of Hastings (14 October 1066) the most durable victory of any monarch in English history.
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What is the most evil king?

King John I may forever be known as a Bad King following that seminal history textbook 1066 and All That, but according to history authors, it is Henry VIII who should bear the title of the worst monarch in history.
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Who ruled world first?

King Sargon of Akkad—who legend says was destined to rule—established the world's first empire more than 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia.
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What royal families still exist?

List of current royal families in Europe:
  • The House of Saxe-Coburg and Gothas - Belgium (King Philippe)
  • The House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg - Denmark (Queen Margrethe II)
  • The House of Liechtenstein - Liechtenstein (Prince Hans-Adam II)
  • The House of Luxembourg-Nassau - Luxembourg - Grand Duke Henri.
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How many royal families still exist?

Still, despite a couple centuries of toppling kings, there are 44 monarchies in the world today.
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Who is the ugliest queen?

But how much money do royals earn and where does it come from? She will forever be known as “the Ugly Queen”. Anne of Cleves was said to be so unattractive, her marriage to King Henry VIII was never consummated because he couldn't stand the sight of her.
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Did Kings ever love their wives?

Most marriages were a case of gradual respect, affection, and if they were lucky, of love itself. I believe Richard II, George of Clarence and Henry VII loved their wives, and once those ladies had gone, the inner demons took over.
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Why did kings keep mistresses?

It was pretty common for kings to have a mistress in those days, in part because marriages were arranged for political gain and not personal companionship.
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Who was the most beautiful princess?

1. Princess Grace of Monaco (November 12, 1929 - September 14, 1982) She was an American film actress who, after marrying Prince Rainier III, became Princess of Monaco. She has topped a poll of the most beautiful royals of all time.
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Who is the most famous queen?

Top 10 Most Famous Queens In History
  1. #1: Cleopatra VII, Ptolemaic Queen of Egypt. 69 - 30 BC.
  2. #2: Elizabeth I of England. 1533 - 1603. ...
  3. #3: Marie-Antoinette of France. 1755 - 1793. ...
  4. #4: Victoria of England. ...
  5. #5: Nefertiti of Egypt. ...
  6. #6: Anne Boleyn of England. ...
  7. #7: Catherine the Great of Russia. ...
  8. #8: Maria Theresa of Austria. ...
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Who was the first female ruler in the world?

But alongside its male monarchs, the world's first known civilization also produced the first known female ruler: Kubaba (also Kug-Bau or Ku-Baba) who brewed and sold beer in the ancient city of Kish in Mesopotamia.
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