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Historical Context | British History: English & British Near Monarchs

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Name:  Prince Robert II Duke of Normandy 'Curthose' Birth: c. 1051 Father:  King William I of England 'The Conqueror' Mother:  Princess Matilda Countess of Flanders Would have been:  King Robert I of England Probable predecessor: William I Reason not crowned: Divided inheritance (1087) then Usurped (1100) Death:  February 1134 (aged 83) Cause: Old age Spouse(s):   Sybilla Countess of Conversano (m. 1100 - 1103) Children:   Richard  William  Unknown Daughter  Prince William Count of Flanders 'Clito' Notes: He was the eldest son of William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders. He was originally betrothed to Margaret of Maine, but she died before anything could take place. Although known to be skilled in combat, he was often reported to be lazy and easily exploited. In 1063, his father made him Count of Maine. He frequently quarrelled with his father and brothers. He began a rebellion against his father in 1077 after he failed to punish his brothers for pranki

Sneak Peak | Hellsing FanFiction: When Sir Integra's Not Home

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🔞 UNSUITABLE FOR THOSE UNDER 18 🔞 Sir Integra has to go away for a few hours for an important royal conference. As a result, she is forced to leave her two pet vampires home alone. What could possibly go wrong? With a giggle, Seras skipped her way towards the recreational area of the manor, eagerly bursting through the doors of the TV room. Her eyes sparkled greedily at the giant plasma screen that hung on the wall. A large cushioned sofa faced it, and surround sound speakers dotted every corner of the room. This was going to be great! Seras practically threw herself onto the cushions, instantly kicking off her boots and putting her feet up before turning on the telly. There were so many shows that she wanted to catch up on, that she wasn’t sure what to go for first. There was so much she had to cram into five hours. The latest series of Bake Off was the first thing that appeared once the screen had loaded. Pretty interesting, but not her top priority. She switched to Netflix instead