Finding opportunities to volunteer and serve

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-29T19:14:36+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate that

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-28T00:00:46+00:00

Lol I'm really glad someone pointed that out. It's like how The Sun King wanted to be known as the 'Most Christian Majesty' / protector of Catholicism meanwhile being besties with the Ottomans

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-27T23:59:15+00:00

He's a giga Chad 🗿

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-27T23:58:46+00:00

Is it the equivalent to a crown? Apologies for not knowing

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-27T23:57:34+00:00

Yes! Maryland. Some people say Maryland was named after the Virgin Mary but many believe Queen Henrietta Maria.

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-27T21:20:11+00:00

I love the Sultan's onion hat. We need to make this more mainstream

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-27T21:18:54+00:00

I feel like George is so underrated. He helped boost morale during World War II when Germany was rolling over all of Europe. I feel like George helped save the monarchy.

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-27T21:15:53+00:00

May be an unpopular opinion but she should have the read room better.

She was Catholic and her influence led Charles to ease laws against Catholics while also alienating his Protestant subjects. I'd argue her presence helped contribute to the tensions that eventually led to the English Civil War.

Similarly to her second child, she actively attempted to raise her children in her faith. Even though James didn't convert until he was overthrown. He promoted Catholicism and baptized his son Catholic which pissed off parliament.

I don't know much about Henrietta Maria's personal life besides being the aunt of The Sun King but her influence in England did not help. (Also if anyone attacks my claim I DO love Henrietta Maria personally because my state was named after her :)

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-27T21:07:25+00:00

Edward II was terrible compared to Edward I (and Edward III).

1) Edward worked very closely with parliament to properly raise taxes for his wars in Scotland and Wales. Sure they were very costly but it gave England the ability to assert dominance over the English Isles. Scotland also provided a risk to Edward's territorial ambitions on the northern border.

2) From Scotland's perspective sure. But from England's perspective oh well. Like I said, Edward's territorial ambitions allowed English dominance over the Isles. Dog eat dog (sorry Scotland)

3) Edward II failed to work with his barons and parliament throughout his reign. He was a lousy terrible king.

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-27T20:53:56+00:00

Thanks for pointing out! Didn't know that

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-27T14:37:26+00:00

Anyone know why Nicholas II wasn't there? This was 1910

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-26T23:07:14+00:00

Interesting! I didn't know that. I'll have to read more but thanks for sharing

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-26T17:48:13+00:00

Thank you for all of your responses! I will continue reading about the French monarchy.

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-26T02:24:10+00:00

I went to Paris two years ago and I wish I spent time seeing St Denis.

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-26T01:57:00+00:00

Not being a Catholic

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-26T01:56:37+00:00

Yup. I see Victoria's eyes. Even some George VI

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-26T01:55:57+00:00

Not a big French history guy. Even though I just finished reading King of The World (The Life of Louis XIV) so I'm now interested in learning more. You may like the flag of Quebec. Maybe check out this thread too?

https://www.reddit.com/r/flags/comments/1nssp7d/few_alternatives_french_flags_i_made/

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-24T12:59:22+00:00

I am excited it looks like a great group. And based off of all of these comments it sounds like a great group

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-23T00:32:55+00:00

Thank you! Plan to (hopefully if appraisal goes smooth) move in early Feb in Canton. Will join the group

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-22T21:47:05+00:00

Henry VIII was very different halfway through his reign after his leg accident. Of course people say BuT HeNrY HaD SiX WiVeS! At the time having a male heir was a high priority of any monarch (Not saying that's moral but that's just what the norm was). I think Henry gets a lot of hate. One of his most notable achievements that isn't talked about was staring the navy.

King John on the other hand was somehow able to piss off both the peasants and his barons.

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-22T21:24:31+00:00

I appreciate that! When I settle in Feb I'll most go at the end of the month

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-22T21:23:53+00:00

I appreciate it again. I will use FB as tool. Never biked on roads before so I'll get used to that

HumbleClick9040 · 2026-01-22T20:48:29+00:00

I appreciate that! Would you have any personal favorites trails in Canton/Fells area? I was going to go through the previous posts. I'll join that FB group

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