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Treaty of Andelot — The Treaty of Andelot (or the Pact of Andelot), was signed at Andelot Blancheville in 587 between King Guntram of Burgundy and Queen Brunhilda of Austrasia. Based on the terms of the accord, Brunhilda agreed that Guntram adopt her son Childebert… … Wikipedia
Treaty of Tours — The Treaty of Tours was an agreement between Henry VI of England and the French King Charles VII, signed on May 22 1444. The terms stipulated the marriage of Charles VII s fifteen year old niece, Margaret of Anjou, to Henry VI and the agreement… … Wikipedia
Treaty Oak (Austin, Texas) — The Treaty Oak, a once majestic Southern live oak in Austin, Texas, is the last surviving member of the Council Oaks, a grove of 14 trees that served as a sacred meeting place for Comanche and Tonkawa Tribes. Forestry experts estimate the Treaty… … Wikipedia
Treaty of Plessis-les-Tours — The Treaty of Plessis les Tours was signed on September 29, 1580 between the Dutch Staten Generaal (with the exception of Zeeland and Holland) and François, Duke of Anjou (supported by William the Silent). Based on the terms of the treaty,… … Wikipedia
Indian Treaty Room — The Indian Treaty Room (originally known as the Navy Department Library and Reception Room) is located in the East Wing of the Old Executive Office Building. It was designed by Richard von Ezdorf, Draftsman for the Supervising Architect of the… … Wikipedia
St. Gregory of Tours — St. Gregory of Tours † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Gregory of Tours Born in 538 or 539 at Arverni, the modern Clermont Ferrand; died at Tours, 17 Nov., in 593 or 594. He was descended from a distinguished Gallo Roman family, and was… … Catholic encyclopedia
France — /frans, frahns/; Fr. /frddahonns/, n. 1. Anatole /ann nann tawl /, (Jacques Anatole Thibault), 1844 1924, French novelist and essayist: Nobel prize 1921. 2. a republic in W Europe. 58,470,421; 212,736 sq. mi. (550,985 sq. km). Cap.: Paris. 3.… … Universalium
Angevin Empire — Infobox Former Country native name = conventional long name =Angevin Empire common name = Angevin Empire continent = Europe region = North Western Europe country = era = Middle Ages status = Empire government type = Monarchy year start = 1154… … Wikipedia
ancient Rome — ▪ ancient state, Europe, Africa, and Asia Introduction the state centred on the city of Rome. This article discusses the period from the founding of the city and the regal period, which began in 753 BC, through the events leading to the… … Universalium
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium
