Louis XV of France was a monarch who reigned from 1715 to 1774. During his reign, there were several significant events and diplomatic
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Jeanne Bécu, Comtesse du Barry (1743-1793) was the last maîtresse-en-titre of King Louis XV of France. She was born on August 19, 1743, in Vaucouleurs, France, and was executed
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Charlemagne was a ruler in Europe during the eighth and ninth centuries who played a key role in the development of Western
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General Leslie Groves was a military leader who played an integral role in the development and deployment of the atomic bomb during
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Merlin (also known as Myrddin, Merlinus) was a legendary magician who allegedly lived during the 5th century in Britain and is one
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The knights of the Round Table formed a legendary and mythical cavalry order. The Norman poet Wace in his work Roman de
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Saint Patrick is an iconic figure in Irish history and culture. He is credited with introducing Christianity to Ireland and as a
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Uther Pendragon was a legendary king of Britain who commanded his kingdom during the early centuries of the Middle Ages. He was
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