John Bright is noted for an incurable disease.
Lord James Gordon Bennett instigated the Gordon Riots.
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Joan of Arc lived in New Orleans where she was discovered and burned by the British.
Cardinal Richelieu was one of the most famous soldiers of France. He was cut down on St. Bartholomew’s Day.
St. Bartholomew was massacred in 1492.
The French Revolution was quite rapid. It made some changes in the government and many persons were slain.
Bonaparte gave away many thrones to his brothers and sisters.
Louis Napoleon besieged all Paris who elected him emperor.
By the Salic laws no woman or descendant of a woman could occupy the throne.