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Richard Cromwell

2009-12-15T13:50:07Z

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== Richard Cromwell ==

Richard Cromwell, (* 4. Oktober 1626 - † 12. Juli 1712) was the son of "Lord Protector" [[Oliver Cromwell]]. He followed in his fathers footsteps as Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1658, but only hold this position until 1569.

Since his two older brothers had died early, Richard was nominated "Lord Protector" ater his father's death. However, he lacked the experience and the will to maintain this position. He dropped his office and went into exile. This might have lead to a possible 'power vacuum' in the population, with noone to lead the country. So shortly after, [[Charles II]] became the monarch of England. ([[Restoration]])

== Sources ==

http://www.british-civil-wars.co.uk/biog/richard-cromwell.htm

http://www.britannia.com/history/monarchs/mon48a.html

http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Richard_Cromwell

Double standard

2009-11-05T14:50:51Z

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== Double standard ==

The term "double standard" refers to the sexual morals of the 17th Century.

For members of the upper class society, it was common to have a wife, but beside that also one or several mistresses. Marriage was official and could be presented to the other members of society. Upper class marriages in the 17th Century were also often a matter of wealth, status or heritage/succession and did not happen out of love. Due to this, a lot of men did have mistresses from the lower class for pleasure.

With regard to sex, it was expected of women to be virginal and chaste, while it was common for the men to have a lot of experience due to them having mistresses.

== Sources ==

http://www.socialpc.com/SocialIssues/Love-And-Marriage-In-The-18th-Century.html

http://historicalfictionauthorinterviews.blogspot.com/2007_06_01_archive.html

Lecture: '''Restoration Culture''' SS09, Session 7: ''Gender, Family, Marriage'', Annete Pankratz

Double standard

2009-11-05T14:19:48Z

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Dido and Aeneas

2009-07-22T12:03:47Z

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In ancient Roman and Greek history, Dido was the queen of Carthage.

In Virgil's ''Aeneid'', Aeneas flees from Troy and is washed ashore of Cartharge. There, he meets Dido, the queen of Cartharge, who takes care of him. Due to the power of Venus/Aphrodite and Juno/Hero, Dido eventually falls in love with Aeneas. Dido had sworn that she would never give herself to a man again, but breaks this oath and sleeps with Aeneas. However, Jupiter/Zeus sends Mercury/Hermes to Aeneas, to make him remember his responsibilities - since he is destined to found Rome.
Aeneas then leaves Catharge and Dido commits suicide, using Aeneas' sword to stab herself. However, she swears revenge before she dies, thus causing later conflicts between Carthage and Rome.

So far the ancient story. The opera by Purcell and Tate uses a slightly different plot.

Source: ''Antike Mythen und ihre Rezeption''. Ein Lexikon. Hg. v. Lutz Walther. Leipzig 2003.

Globe Theatre

2009-07-22T11:53:27Z

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The Globe-Theatre was a round open air theatre in London, located on the south side of the river Thames. It is associated with [[William Shakespeare]], since it was built by his theatre company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men in 1599. However, the first Globe Theatre got destroyed in 1613 and was rebuilt at the same place.

In 1642, due to the [[Civil War]], the theatres were closed. In 1644, it was finally torn down and flats where built where the Globe Theatre had once been, leaving only parts of its fundament behind as a trace that it had once been there.

Finally, in 1997, the Globe Theater has been reconstructed. But not at the old site.

Source: [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globe_Theatre]

Henrietta Maria of France

2009-07-22T11:50:48Z

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Henrietta Maria of France (*25 November 1609 – 10 September 1669) was the daughter of King Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici. She was married to King [[Charles I]] and the mother of [[Charles II]] and [[James II]]. This also made her the grandmother of [[Mary II]], [[William III]], and [[Anne I|Anne of Great Britain]].

Her marriage with Charles I of England in May 1625 was rather unpopular with the British, as well as with the Pope, because Henrietta was a Roman Catholic. It was the first time that a Protestant Prince married a Catholic Princess. The political motive behind this marriage was to form an alliance between France and England against Spain.

During the [[Civil Wars|English Civil War]], she tried to help her husband in funding the war. In 1642 when the war started, she was in Europe and returned to England in 1643. When Charles I lost his power, she fled to France in 1644, taking her sons with her. After the execution of her husband, she moved to Paris and did not return to England until the [[Restoration]] in 1660. She then lived as “Queen Mother” in London for five years, until she permanently returned to live in France in 1665.

In 1669 she died and was buried in the royal tombs at Saint Denis Basilica near Paris.

Source: [http://www.british-civil-wars.co.uk/biog/henrietta-maria.htm]

Globe Theatre

2009-07-20T16:24:39Z

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The Globe-Theatre was an round open air theatre in London, located on the south side of the river Thames. It is associated with [[William Shakespeare]], since it was built by his playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men in 1599. However, the first Globe Theatre got destroyed in 1613 and was rebuild at the same place.

In 1642, due to the [[Civil War]], the theatre was closed. In 1644, it was finally torn down and flats where build where the Globe Theatre had once been, leaving only parts of its fundament behind as a trace that it had once been there.

Finally, in 1997, the Globe Theater has been reconstructed.

Dido and Aeneas

2009-07-20T16:13:42Z

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In ancient Roman and Greek history, Dido was the queen of Carthage.

In Vergil's "Aeneis", Aeneas flees from Troy and is washed ashore of Catharge. There, he meets Dido, the queen of Catharge, who takes care of him. Due to the power of Venus/Aphrodite and Juno/Hero, Dido eventually falls in love with Aeneas. Dido had sworn that she would never give herself to a man again, but breaks this oath and sleeps with Aeneas. However, Jupiter/Zeus sends Mercury/Hermes to Aeneas, to make him remember his responsibilities - since he is destinied to found Rome.
Aeneas then leaves Catharge and Dido commits suicide, using Aeneas sword to stab herself. However, she swears revenge before she dies, thus causing later conflicts between Catharge and Rome.

Henrietta Maria of France

2009-07-20T16:00:56Z

Maidi:

Henrietta Maria of France (*25 November 1609 – 10 September 1669) was the daughter of King Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici. She was married to King [[Charles I]] and the mother of [[Charles II]] and [[James II]]. This also made her the grandmother of [[Mary II]], [[William III]], and [[Anne of Great Britain]].

Her marriage with Charles I of England in May 1625 was rather unpopular with the citizens, as well as with the Pope, because Henrietta was a Roman Catholic. It was the first time that a Protestant Prince married a Catholic Princess. The political motive behind this marriage was to form an alliance between France and England against Spain.

During the [[English Civil War]], she tried to help her husband in funding the war. In 1642 when the war started, she was in Europe and returned to England in 1643. When Charles I lost his power, she fled to France in 1644, taking her sons with her. After the execution of her husband, she moved to Paris and did not return to England until the [[Restoration]] in 1660. She then lived as “Queen Mother” in London for five years, until she permanently returned to live in France in 1665.

In 1669 she died and was buried in the royal tombs at Saint Denis Basilica near Paris.

Henrietta Maria of France

2009-07-20T16:00:38Z

Maidi:

Henrietta Maria of France (*25 November 1609 – 10 September 1669) was the daughter of King Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici. She was married to King [[Charles I]] and the mother of [[Charles II]] and [[James II]]. This also made her the grandmother of [[Mary II]], [[William III]], and [[Anne of Great Britain]].

Her marriage with Charles I of England in May 1625 was rather unpopular with the citizens, as well as with the Pope, because Henrietta was a Roman Catholic. It was the first time that a Protestant Prince married a Catholic Princess. The political motive behind this marriage was to form an alliance between France and England against Spain.

During the [[English Civil War]], she tried to help her husband in funding the war. In 1642 when the war started, she was in Europe and returned to England in 1643. When Charles I lost his power, she fled to France in 1644, taking her sons with her. After the execution of her husband, she moved to Paris and did not return to England until the Restoration in 1660. She then lived as “Queen Mother” in London for five years, until she permanently returned to live in France in 1665.

In 1669 she died and was buried in the royal tombs at Saint Denis Basilica near Paris.

Henrietta Maria of France

2009-07-20T16:00:01Z

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Henrietta Maria of France (*25 November 1609 – 10 September 1669) was the daughter of King Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici. She was married to King [[Charles I]] and the mother of [[Charles II]] and [[James II]]. This also made her the grandmother of Mary II, William III, and Anne of Great Britain.

Her marriage with Charles I of England in May 1625 was rather unpopular with the citizens, as well as with the Pope, because Henrietta was a Roman Catholic. It was the first time that a Protestant Prince married a Catholic Princess. The political motive behind this marriage was to form an alliance between France and England against Spain.

During the English Civil War, she tried to help her husband in funding the war. In 1642 when the war started, she was in Europe and returned to England in 1643. When Charles I lost his power, she fled to France in 1644, taking her sons with her. After the execution of her husband, she moved to Paris and did not return to England until the Restoration in 1660. She then lived as “Queen Mother” in London for five years, until she permanently returned to live in France in 1665.

In 1669 she died and was buried in the royal tombs at Saint Denis Basilica near Paris.