This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle, This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars, This other Eden, demi-paradise, This fortress built by Nature for herself Against infection and the hand of war, This happy breed of men, this little world, This precious stone set in the silver sea, Which serves it in the office of a wall Or as a moat defensive to a house, Against the envy of less happier lands,-- This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England. ~~William Shakespeare, Richard III



Saturday, June 19, 2010

This Day in History...

June 19, 1282 - Eleanor de Montfort, wife of Llewelyn ap Gruffydd (Llewelyn the Last), Prince of Wales, died after giving birth to their daughter Gwenllian. Unfortunately, Llewelyn was killed not long after his daughter's birth and she was sent to an English convent where she remained until her death.

June 19, 1566 - James VI of Scotland (and 1st of England) was born to Mary, Queen of Scots.

June 19, 1979 - Robin (aka The Lady Gwyn) was born in Atlanta, Georgia. (hehehe)

2 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great one!

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  2. Happy Birthday my Lady! May all your wishes come true :)

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