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Carloman, d. 884, king of the West Franks

(Encyclopedia) Carloman, d. 884, king of the West Franks (France), son of King Louis II (Louis the Stammerer). He became joint ruler with his brother Louis III in 879. His reign was disturbed by…

Shalmaneser I

(Encyclopedia) Shalmaneser IShalmaneser Ishălmənēˈzər [key], d. 1290 b.c., king of Assyria. He restored the temple at Assur, established a royal residence at Nineveh, and removed the capital from…

Ancus Martius

(Encyclopedia) Ancus MartiusAncus Martiusăngˈkəs märˈshəs [key], fourth king of ancient Rome (640?–616? b.c.). This semilegendary king is supposed to have enlarged the area of Rome.

Rezin

(Encyclopedia) RezinRezinrēˈzĭn [key], in the Bible. 1 Syrian king who was defeated and killed by the Assyrian king Tiglathpileser. 2 Family that returned from the Exile.

William Shakespeare: Titus Andronicus, Act V

Act VScene IPlains near RomeEnter Lucius with an army of Goths, with drum and coloursLuciusApproved warriors, and my faithful friends, I have received letters from great Rome, Which signify…

Frederick VIII, king of Denmark

(Encyclopedia) Frederick VIII, 1843–1912, king of Denmark (1906–12), son and successor of Christian IX. He fought in the war with Prussia in 1864 and always retained an interest in military affairs.…

Ebed-melech

(Encyclopedia) Ebed-melechEbed-melechēbĕdˈ-mēlĕkˈ, ēˈbĕd-mēˈ– [key] [Heb.,=king's slave], in the Bible, King Zedekiah's Ethiopian eunuch, through whom Jeremiah was freed from prison. The name may be…

Hecuba

(Encyclopedia) HecubaHecubahĕkˈy&oobreve;bə [key], in Greek mythology, chief wife of Priam, king of Troy. Hecuba bore to Priam 19 children, including Paris, Hector, Troilus, Cassandra, and others…