One monarch of this name was the uncle of Nicholas II of Russia and Wilhelm II of Germany, and the period of his reign in the early 20th century is sometimes referred to as his namesake era.
One monarch of this name was the uncle of Nicholas II of Russia and Wilhelm II of Germany, and the period of his reign in the early 20th century is sometimes referred to as his namesake era. Another king of this name was son of Henry VIII and was succeeded by Jane Grey. The last Anglo-Saxon king of Britain bore this name and a nickname which recognized his reputation for piety, while the first English king of this name invaded Scotland and eventually defeated and executed William Wallace. FTP what is this name of English kings with nicknames like "Longshanks" and "the Confessor"?
One monarch of this name was the uncle of Nicholas II of Russia and Wilhelm II of Germany, and the period of his reign in the early 20th century is sometimes referred to as his namesake era.
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