(Encyclopedia) John V (John the Magnanimous), 1689–1750, king of Portugal (1706–50), son and successor of Peter II. Before his accession the Methuen Treaty (1703) with England had brought Portugal…
(Encyclopedia) Frederick VII, 1808–63, king of Denmark, duke of Schleswig, Holstein, and Lauenburg (1848–63), son and successor of Christian VIII. He accepted a liberal constitution in 1849 that…
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Two Kings
THE King of Madagao, being engaged in a dispute with the King of Bornegascar, wrote him as follows:
"Before proceeding further in this matter I demand the recall of your Minister…
The Ingenious Patriot An Officer and a Thug Two Kings THE King of Madagao, being engaged in a dispute with the King of Bornegascar, wrote him as follows: "Before proceeding further…
The Island Come True The Home Under the Ground The Little House Foolish Tootles was standing like a conqueror over Wendy's body when the other boys sprang, armed, from their trees…
(Encyclopedia) Frederick III, 1415–93, Holy Roman emperor (1452–93) and German king (1440–93). With his brother Albert VI he inherited the duchies of Styria, Carinthia, and Carniola. He became head…
Old King ColeEdwin Arlington RobinsonIn Tilbury Town did Old King Cole
A wise old age anticipate,
Desiring, with his pipe and bowl,
No Khan's extravagant estate.
No crown annoyed his honest…
A king's income is half consumed by the numerous calls on his purse. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894King's Hanoverian White HorseKing's Quhair A B C D E…
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The Cat and the King
A CAT was looking at a King, as permitted by the proverb.
"Well," said the monarch, observing her inspection of the royal person, "how do you like me?"
"I can imagine…
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