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Clue: This man was a lawyer and held a high postition in the US government. His body is interred at Arlington National Cemetary. Who is he?
Three brothers, all professional actors, in a production of Julius Caesar.
Who is the one on the far left?
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John Wilkes Booth.
What came to an end on Tuesday, May 29th, 1453?
Patton.The Roman Empire.
The three men that are the subject of this photograph are General Obregano, Pancho Villa and General John, "Black Jack", Pershing. Who is the officer standing at Perhsing's left shoulder?
Hint: In WW2, he led the longest, fastest march of an American army in the history of the American military.
Patton.
Who is he and what army did he serve?
clue: he was born in Prussia
Baron Von Steuben, Continental Army
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This man was the highest ranking Union casualty of the war. His last words were, "Don't worry men they couldn't hit an elephant from this distance," before being struck in the head by a sniper's bullet.
General John Sedgwick.
Who was the only woman to be the legitimate queen of both England and France?
Mary, Queen of Scots.
Who farted when bowing before Queen Elizabeth I and was so embarrassed that he didn't go back to court for 7 years and when finally he did, the Queen said, "My Lord, I had almost forgot the fart?"
Sorry, incorrect. Mary Stuart was queen of neither. The correct answer is Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204), wife of first Louis VII of France and then Henry II of England.
Great question!
Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford did it. Not 100% sure it's not an apocryphal story.
Who was the mother of Tutankamun?
You got me! I have to say, I always thought it was Nefertiti, but apparently not. Bonus point for you!His Mother's name is unknown though her mummified corpse has been discovered. She was the daughter of Ahmenhotep III (I know this because I just read about this in my Fine Arts Class).
His Mother's name is unknown though her mummified corpse has been discovered. She was the daughter of Ahmenhotep III (I know this because I just read about this in my Fine Arts Class).
Q: Why did Martin Luther (not MLKJr) not go to Law School?
You got me! I have to say, I always thought it was Nefertiti, but apparently not. Bonus point for you!
Actually, they think they've identified her now: Beketaten, the youngest sister of Akhenaten, his father. That's tentative; they know it was one of his sisters, and she's the most likely one.
Don't know that one. I want to say blacks weren't allowed to at the time, but I don't know for sure.If that's right, let me know and I'll post a question
Martin Luther - from the Middle Ages.
Martin Luther - from the Middle Ages.
He thought that the law represented uncertainty, or something like that.
Nope - try againSorry to say - it's not a well known thing.
damn, I'm sure I read that somewhere.
ah ha, google is my friend, is it 'cause he nearly got struck by lightning?
Spud, new question...
****, ummm....here's a tough one for you all.
He rose to fame and political power partially on the back of his skill at defusing the first international cricket riot.
HAH! tough for you maybe. . . my Dad played Cricket like a madman!
Who is Barton?
(If that's right the only reason why I remember is because my Dad told me - his telling of events was inspired by a kid on our church teamed with the last name of Barton - I never forgot the last name because he was my first crush)
Edmund Barton was the first Prime Minister of Australia.
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