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Web Gallery of Art: Henry Viii, King of England
An image of "Henry VIII, King of England", created by Lucas Horenbout from 1525-27 (Watercolour on vellum mounted on card, 53 x 48 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Equestrian Portrait of Charles I, King of England
An image of "Equestrian Portrait of Charles I, King of England", created by Sir Anthony Van Dyck from 1635-40 (Oil on canvas, 123 x 85 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Henry Viii, King of England
An image of "Henry VIII, King of England", created by Lucas Horenbout, c. 1526 (Miniature on vellum mounted on cardboard, diameter 56 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Charles I, King of England at the Hunt
An image of "Charles I, King of England at the Hunt", created by Sir Anthony Van Dyck, c. 1635 (Oil on canvas, 266 x 207 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: George Ii King of England
An image of "George II King of England", created by Louis-Francois Roubiliacz (Marble, height 79 cm).
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: What Happened to the Anglo Saxons and Vikings?
Learn what brought an end to Anglo-Saxon and Viking rule in England while finding out about the life of Edward the Confessor who became King of England in 1042.
Other
Colonial Hall: Rufus King 1755 1827
A biography of this delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1788 from Massachusetts. He later served as the American ambassador to England.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: King John and the Lusignan Affair
An overview of John's succession to the throne and his reign. Archived.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George I, King of England
George I. - Lardner, 1885
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Ii, King of England
George II. - Lardner, 1885
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Iii, King of England
George III. - Lardner, 1885
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Taxation Without Representation?
Check out this informative site to learn more about life in the colonies before the Revolutionary War. Find out why the colonists had issues with "taxation without representation." "You will work independently and in pairs to learn about...
Britain Express
Britain Express: History: Tudor: Act of Supremacy
This site explains the Act of Supremacy (as established in both 1534 and 1559) that would "firmly establish the English monarch as the official head of the Church of England."
Other
Hillcrest: England and Its Colonies [Pdf]
A textbook chapter about England and its relationship to its American colonies. Included are maps and map questions, study help, and assessments.
Britain Express
Britain Express: Roman England: King Arthur
A brief and general examination of the myth versus the reality of King Arthur.
This Nation
This nation.com: Magna Carta
This site provides the full text (as translated from the Latin) of the Magna Carta, signed by King John of England, June 15, 1215.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: The Character and Legacy of Henry Ii
A summary of Henry II's reign in England focuses on how his ruling style and key concerns were dictated by his character. Of particular interest is his relationship with members of his family, which determined the course of British...
Other
Battle of Hastings 1066
This website tells the story of the struggle between Harold the Second of England and Duke William of Normandy.
University of Pennsylvania
Digital Library Project: Online Books Page, John Ruskin
The Digital Library provides links to the complete texts of many of John Ruskin's works including "The King of the Golden River," "Sesame and Lilies," and "Unto This Last."
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry v of England
Henry V (16 September 1386 - 31 August 1422) was one of the most significant English warrior kings of the 15th century. He was born at Monmouth, Wales, in the tower above the gatehouse of Monmouth Castle, and reigned as King of England...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Ii of England
Charles II (Charles Stuart; 29 May 1630 - 6 February 1685) was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. According to royalists (and retrospective English law), Charles II became king when his father Charles I was executed at Whitehall...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry I of England
Henry I (c. 1068/1069 - 1 December 1135) was the fourth son of William I the Conqueror, the first King of England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. He succeeded his elder brother William II as King of England in 1100 and defeated his...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Ii of England
James II of England and Ireland, James VII of Scotland (14 October 1633 - 16 September 1701) was King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland from 6 February 1685. He was the last Catholic monarch to reign over the Kingdoms of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Vi of England
Henry was the only child and heir of King Henry V of England and therefore great things were expected of him from birth. He was born on 6 December 1421 at Windsor, and succeeded to the throne at the age of eight months on 31 August 1422,...