Queen Elizabeth II
For how many years was Queen Elizabeth II on the throne?
70 years on the throne, she was the longest reigning monarch of the UK
What was the name of King Charles' first wife?
In 1981 Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer, and she became the princess of Wales.
They had two children, Prince William (born 1982) and Prince Harry (born 1984). Charles and Diana were divorced in 1996. Nine years later Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles, who became the duchess of Cornwall. They have several family homes in England and Scotland.
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What was Winston Churchill's job during the WWII? (Years 1940-1945)
He was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
British mathematician and logician who made major contributions to mathematics, cryptanalysis, logic, philosophy, and mathematical biology and also to the new areas later named computer science, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and artificial life.
Whom did Queen Elizabeth II marry in 1947?
Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten in 1947. Before the marriage he gained several special titles, including duke of Edinburgh.
During the war she met Prince Philip, an officer in the Royal Navy. Philip had been born on the Greek island of Corfu. As a son of Prince Andrew of Greece, he was in line for the Greek throne, but he had no Greek blood. Through his mother, Princess Alice, he was descended, like Elizabeth, from Queen Victoria of England.
As soon as the war ended, Philip became a frequent visitor at the palace. Before the king announced the betrothal of the young couple, Philip dropped his title of prince to become a British citizen and took his mother’s family name, Mountbatten. The king then created him duke of Edinburgh.
In 2024, King Charles was diagnosed with a disease. What disease?
cancer
What was Darwin's approach to school?
Darwin was such an indifferent student that his father said, “You care for nothing but shooting, dogs, and rat-catching, and you will be a disgrace to yourself and all your family.”
He had no interest in the classical languages and ancient history taught in school. Instead, he liked to collect shells, birds’ eggs, and coins. He also watched birds and insects and helped his brother make chemical experiments at home.
At the age of 16, Darwin began to study medicine at the University of Edinburgh. There too he found the courses dull, and watching operations made him ill. In 1828 he transferred to Cambridge, intending to become a clergyman. Instead, he devoted most of his time to studying plants and animals and later to geology. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1831.
What famous prize did Winston Churchill receive and for what?
In 1953 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and received the Nobel Prize for Literature.
(In 1953 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and received the Nobel Prize for Literature. By an act of Congress, Churchill was made an honorary citizen of the United States in 1963. )
("for his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values")
What did he accomplish during the WWII?
In September 1939 Great Britain went to war against Germany. During the war, Turing worked at the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park. Turing and others designed a code-breaking machine known as the Bombe. They used the Bombe to learn German military secrets. By early 1942 the code breakers at Bletchley Park were decoding about 39,000 messages a month.
When did Queen Elizabeth II become queen of the United Kingdom?
Queen Elizabeth II became queen in 1952.
What is King Charles' favourite sport?
polo
King Charles has always enjoyed sport, especially polo, which he played as a young man. He likes skiing, fishing, and painting, and he is interested in architecture, the countryside, and organic farming
In 1831 Darwin joined an expedition. What part of the world was the expedition supposed to study? (expedition where)
In 1831 Darwin joined an expedition to explore the coasts of South America. On December 27, 1831, Darwin and the others set sail on the HMS Beagle. Darwin’s goal was to study the natural history of the areas they were to explore. The observations he made during the five-year trip led him to wonder how new species developed. To explain this process Darwin formed his theory of natural selection.
What gesture is Winston Churchill known for?
Winston Churchill will always be known as the man with the “V” for victory sign and a fat cigar,
Of what crime was Turing found guilty in 1952?
In 1952 Turing was found guilty of being a homosexual, which was a crime in Britain at the time. As a result, Turing had a criminal record, so he could no longer work for the government’s code-breaking center.
How did Princess Elizabeth contribute during World War II?
She made her first broadcast in 1940 to encourage children during the war and later joined the women’s branch of the Army, where she trained as an automobile driver and mechanic.
Which title did Charles hold before he became the king?
Held the title prince of Wales from 1958 until the death of Queen Elisabeth II.
(In 1958 Queen Elizabeth made Prince Charles the prince of Wales. This is an ancient title, traditionally given to the eldest son of the British monarch. He was known by the title until he became king.)
Darwin married his cousin Emma Wedgwood in 1839, and they eventually had 10 children.
He began to avoid society, and in 1842 the couple moved to the isolated village of Downe. This was partly owing to physical illness: a few years earlier, Darwin had begun to experience the heart palpitations and nausea that would plague him for the rest of his life. But he also sought seclusion because he knew that his radical theory would shock and offend Victorian society. Believing in evolution, Darwin said, was “like confessing a murder.” And so he continued this work in secret.
Where and when was Winston Churchill born?
Winston Churchill was born on November 30, 1874, at Blenheim Palace in England. (Churchill died in London on January 24, 1965 )
Turing was found dead in his bed on June 7, 1954, in Wilmslow, England. What was the cause of his death?
His death was ruled a suicide by cyanide poisoning, but no final conclusion could be made. His death may have been a suicide, an accident, or a murder.
Who was Queen Elizabeth II's father, and what was his title?
Her father was Albert, Duke of York, and later became King George VI.
When was the coronation of King Charles III? Where was it held? (building, not just the city)
Charles was officially crowned as King Charles III on May 6, 2023. The ceremony took place at Westminster Abbey in London.
What is the name of his most famous book in which he formulated his theory of evolution?
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection (1859).
What was Winston Churchill's famous speech in 1940 when he took the office? What did it symbolize?
Winston Churchill's famous speech in 1940 included the words "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat." It symbolized his determination and commitment to lead Britain through the challenges of World War II, inspiring hope and resilience in the British people.
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13 minutaAt the moment Churchill took office, the armed might of Germany was sweeping Europe. Yet Churchill stood firm before the British people and declared, “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat.” He promised “to wage war against a monstrous tyranny, never surpassed in the dark, lamentable catalogue of human crime.” His thundering defiance and courage heartened Britain, and his two fingers raised in the “V for Victory” sign became an international symbol for determination and hope.
In 1945, after the end of World War II, Turing was recruited to create an electronic computer. However, his design was not built. Why?
In 1945, after the end of World War II, Turing was recruited to create an electronic computer. However, the machine he designed was thought to be too difficult to build. A much smaller machine was built instead