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1. Henry of Monmouth, was born in 1388, and succeeded his father in 1413. He landed with an army at Harfleur, August 14, 1415. With 15,000 men, he won the battle of Agincourt. He then returned to England. Two years afterwards he went again to France, and wed the Princess Katherine in 1420. In the 10th year of his reign, a painful disease arrested his progress, and he died in 1422 at the age of 34. Which King Henry is being spoken about?
2. Very early in life he became the Duke of York. At four years of age he was named Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. He became heir apparent after the death of his elder brother, Prince Arthur, in April 1502, and was soon after became the Prince of Wales. He succeeded his father on the throne in April 1509. Who is this King?
3. This King of France was only four when he became King after the death of his father. He was also known as the Sun King. Who is he?
4. This king of Scotland was born about 1274. He submitted for a time to Edward I, but joined the patriots after the victory at Stirling. He twice invaded England, took almost all the fortresses in Scotland, except Stirling, and in 1314 totally defeated Edward II at Bannockburn. Peace was made with England in 1328, and a few months later he died. He was also around when William Wallace fought for freedom. Who is he?
5. This King of Scotland, of the house of Stuart was born in 1394. He was the son of Robert III. In 1405 he was taken by the English on his passage to France, and kept in confinement for eighteen years. In 1424 he obtained his liberty, and severely punished those who had governed in his absence. He fell a victim to assassins, who gained admission to his apartment at Perth, and murdered him in his bed on February 20, 1437. Who is he?
6. This King is known for his Knights of the Round Table, the sword and the stone, and his hunt for the Holy Grail. What was his first name?
7. This king of Jordan died in 1999. It is said that his people will always remember him as a leader who guided his country through strife and turmoil to become an oasis of peace, stability and moderation in the Middle East. Among Jordanians, his memory is cherished as the inspiration for Jordan's climate of openness, tolerance and compassion.
8. The conquest of Granada made it possible for which king (together with his queen, Isabella), to support the voyages of exploration across the Atlantic by Christopher Columbus.
9. Recognizing the total nature of modern warfare, this King instituted the (his name) Cross and (his name) Medal, to be awarded for acts of bravery by citizens. In 1942, this Cross was awarded to the island and people of Malta in recognition of the heroism with which they had resisted the enemy siege.
10. This King of England, was the natural son of Robert, Duke of Normandy and was born at Falaise, in 1027. He was raised at the court of the King of France, and succeeded to the duchy at the age of eight. He is also known as William the Conqueror. Who is he?
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