Kingship
31Christ, kingship of — Христа царствование …
32king — Kingship and deity were closely associated in the ancient world Egyptian Pharaohs and Assyrian emperors, for example; and at a later date Roman Caesars. In Israel before the monarchy there were no hereditary rulers and when the twelve tribes were …
33High King of Ireland — A High King of Ireland ( ga. Ard Rí na hÉireann) is a historical or legendary figure who claimed lordship over the whole of Ireland. The High Kingship was never a political reality in Ireland, but has a strong literary and folkore tradition.The… …
34Macbeth, King of Scotland — This article is about the Scottish king. For other uses, see Macbeth (disambiguation). Macbeth Imagined 19th century portrait of Macbeth King of Alba Reign 1040–1057 Predecessor …
35Monarchy of Ireland — A monarchical polity has existed in Ireland during three periods of its history, finally ending in 1801. The designation King of Ireland (Irish: Rí na hÉireann) and Queen (regnant) of Ireland was used during these periods. Since 1949, the only… …
36Constantine II of Scotland — Constantine II King of Alba Reign 900–943 Predecessor Donald II Successor Malcolm I …
37Scotland in the High Middle Ages — The history of Scotland in the High Middle Ages covers Scotland in the era between the death of Domnall II in 900 AD and the death of king Alexander III in 1286, which led indirectly to the Scottish Wars of Independence.In the tenth and eleventh… …
38Flann Sinna — Infobox Monarch name = Flann Sinna title = High King of Ireland caption = Opening lines of Máel Mura Othna s poem Flann for Érinn (Flann over Ireland), from the Great Book of Lecan (RIA MS 23 P 2), 296v reign = 879 ndash;916 coronation =… …
39Egypt, ancient — Introduction civilization in northeastern Africa dating from the 3rd millennium BC. Its many achievements, preserved in its art and monuments, hold a fascination that continues to grow as archaeological finds expose its secrets. This article… …
40Sacred king — For the ancient roman position, see Rex Sacrorum. Christ King , a detail from Jan van Eyck s Ghent Altarpiece (1432) In many historical societies, the position of kingship carries a sacral meaning, that is, it is identical with that of a high… …
