The Life of Rutherford B Hayes
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The 19th President of the United States
President Hayes won one of the most fiercely contested elections in American history. Hayes brought dignity, honesty and moderate reform to the White House.
Born in Ohio, in 1822, Rutherford B Hayes was educated at Kenyon College and later at Harvard Law School. He eventually moved to Lower Sandusky, in [...]
The British Monarchy-Ethelwulf of Wessex
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The Second King of the House of Wessex
Ethelwulf was the oldest son of King Egbert and ruled Wessex on behalf of his father, starting in 825.
Following the death of King Egbert, Ethelwulf was styled King of Wessex, Kent, Cornwall and the East and West Saxons.
Ethelwulf’s Military Career
In 839, Ethelwulf ascended to the throne, following the [...]
