England

John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, was a notable British statesman whose political career significantly impacted 18th-century Britain. Born on…

Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle, was a central figure in 18th-century British politics, wielding significant influence during a period…

William Cavendish, the 4th Duke of Devonshire, was a prominent figure in British politics during the mid-18th century. His political…

Henry Pelham, a significant figure in British politics during the 18th century, served as Prime Minister and was instrumental in…

Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington, was a prominent British statesman in the early 18th century who played a crucial…

Robert Walpole, often regarded as the first de facto Prime Minister of Great Britain, was a towering figure in the…

Queen Elizabeth I, the last of the Tudor monarchs, reigned over England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her…

Lady Margaret Beaufort, a powerful figure during the Wars of the Roses and matriarch of the Tudor dynasty, was born…

Alexandrina Victoria, who would go on to become Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, was…

Queen Mary II, a co-reigning monarch who helped usher in a period of relative stability in England, was born on…

Queen Elizabeth II, a symbol of stability and tradition for much of the 20th and 21st centuries, reigned as the…

George Canning (1770-1827) was a British statesman who carved his name in history through his diplomatic prowess and brief stint…

Have you ever wondered how a small boy from Norfolk became one of Britain’s most celebrated naval heroes?” From humble…

In the heart of the 17th century, England was a nation at war with itself, a stage ripe for the…

Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim Palace, in Oxfordshire on 30 November 1874.  He grew up as part of Great…

Henry Tudor was born on 28 January 1457 during a period of turmoil and conflict over the succession of the…