Roeskild, Treaty of.
A treaty between Denmark and Sweden, signed in 1656, after the successful campaign of Charles X of Sweden. Denmark thereby surrendered all her remaining Swedish possessions.
Rogue Money.
A tax levied in Scotland in former times, the proceeds of which were applied to the apprehension and prosecution of criminals. It was first raised by statute in the reign of George I.
Rohosz.
In ancient Poland a self-constituted assembly of nobles, who took the lead in calling the nobility to arms when force became necessary to enable them to obtain from the King satisfaction of their demands. It was practically a revolutionary committee.
Roi Citoyen.
Louis Philippe of France was called the Citizen King.
Roi des Barricades.
A nickname of Louis Philippe, whose accession was preceded by an émeute lasting three days, during which the mob raised numerous barricades in the streets of Paris.