Plantagenet
a member of the royal house that ruled England from the accession of Henry II in 1154 to the death of Richard III in 1485.
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How to use Plantagenet in a sentence
In the meantime, spare a thought for the unquiet passage of Richard III, last warrior of the Plantagenet dynasty.
Three Dicks: Cheney, Nixon, Richard III and the Art of Reputation Rehab | Clive Irving | July 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Plantagenet Alliance will willingly stand by the decision reached by the panel.
And Richard III died with a sword in his hand, like a true Plantagenet.
The Mighty—and Overlooked—Reign of the Plantagenets | Andrew Roberts | February 6, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTShe was the mother of the celebrated cardinal Pole, and the last of the royal line of Plantagenet.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellIt was not long ere the captain of the Plantagenet made his appearance.
The Two Admirals | J. Fenimore Cooper
At this moment, the sail-trimmers of the Plantagenet handled their braces.
The Two Admirals | J. Fenimore CooperIt was my intention and my hope, to be able to take you to sea with me in the Plantagenet.
The Two Admirals | J. Fenimore CooperWould you like to see the Plantagenet's chaplain, again, Dick?
The Two Admirals | J. Fenimore Cooper
British Dictionary definitions for Plantagenet
/ (plænˈtædʒɪnɪt) /
a line of English kings, ruling from the ascent of Henry II (1154) to the death of Richard III (1485)
Origin of Plantagenet
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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