History quiz

[Don Corleone]

Yay! I was sure my first answer was going to be right as well. Anyway...

I was seen as a republican by some, a tyrant by others. I led my armies in a brutal religious war, and achieved many great victories. But in the end my state would crumble under my less able son. Who am I?

George Herbert Walker Bush.

[Quintus.JC]

George Herbert Walker Bush.

That's a right laugh.

[Rhyfelwyr]

George Herbert Walker Bush.

Thank you Don Corleone, that was the best laugh I have had in a long long time.

[King Henry V]

Ah, that's an easy question. Is it by any chance Old Knoll Cromwell?

[Rhyfelwyr]

It is indeed. Hmm that was my first question, I'll try and make it harder next time. It was worth it anyway for Don Corleone's comment.

So, thats you up King Henry...

[Conradus]

Any chance King Henry V shows up here for a question again?

[Xipe Totec]

Your brother kings and monarchs of the earth
Do all expect that you should rouse yourself,
As did the former lions of your blood.

[Xipe Totec]

We can't let this magnificent thread just die like this so wth...

Which English King was never heard from again after the siege of Meaux in 1422?

[Quintus.JC]

Henry V, cos he died from dysentery on the way back.

[Xipe Totec]

Correct! please please please ask the next question your honour before anyone notices the breech in etiquette!

[Quintus.JC]

Correct! please please please ask the next question your honour before anyone notices the breech in etiquette!

If you insist...

I was the eldest son of the Holy Roman Emperor, although I held many titles in my life, I would never become the emperor myself, though one day my son will be. Leaving the chance of leading a court life, I spent my life travelling around Europe. I fought in the Crusades, during which I sustained a serious injury which would eventually cause my death. I died fighting bravely in a famous battle during a famous war.

Some of the clues are supposed to be quite misleading, good luck.

[Antagonist]

That sounds a lot like John of Luxembourg, the blind King of Bohemia. Eldest son of the Emperor, travelled around Europe, wounded (blinded) on Crusade in Lithuania, and of course he famously died in the battle of Crecy during the Hundred Years' War.

Antagonist

EDIT: And his son also became Emperor, although I needed wiki to tell you that bit.

[Quintus.JC]

That sounds a lot like John of Luxembourg, the blind King of Bohemia. Eldest son of the Emperor, travelled around Europe, wounded (blinded) on Crusade in Lithuania, and of course he famously died in the battle of Crecy during the Hundred Years' War.

Antagonist

EDIT: And his son also became Emperor, although I needed wiki to tell you that bit.

Bravo sir, it is indeed King John, the blind king of Bohemia.

Please do ask the next question.

[Quintus.JC]

Someone please revive this thread.

[TevashSzat]

If noone minds, I'll post a new question

My grandfather was known as the first of (title), my father was known as the first, but was actually the second of (same title as before), and I am known as the second, but I am actually the fourth of (same title as before) Who am I?

[Quintus.JC]

A bit confused here...

[Antagonist]

Just sticking my head in the door to apologize for having failed the sacred trust of keeping the Quiz thread alive, been very busy this week. I suppose I waived my right to ask a question this time around.

Antagonist

[TevashSzat]

A bit confused here...

Yeah, my question is a bit confusing, I'll try to make it a bit clearer:

My grandfather was known as the 1st of (title)
My father is known to history as the first, but was actually the 2nd of (title)
I am known in history as the second, but was actually the 4th of (title)

If you guys still can't figure it out, I'll give you guys some hints

[Sarmatian]

Yeah, my question is a bit confusing, I'll try to make it a bit clearer:

My grandfather was known as the 1st of (title)
My father is known to history as the first, but was actually the 2nd of (title)
I am known in history as the second, but was actually the 4th of (title)

If you guys still can't figure it out, I'll give you guys some hints

This isn't any less confusing then the first one. You haven't given us anything to go on. Title may be Holy Roman Emperor or High Shaman in charge of sacrificing. It may be in South America or India and the time frame may range from ancient times to 20th century. So, basically, without anything to go on, you want us to guess the person for something unknown about him (as he's known as the second but really is the 4th)...

Too vague and broad, narrow it down...

[TevashSzat]

Okay, the ruler is European and is, I would say, very well known to anyone who has learned about European History. He lived after the Middle Ages, too, if that helps.

This family that all three members are from, in fact, is quite well known for having this ridiculous naming system that creates alot of confusion

[Pannonian]

Okay, the ruler is European and is, I would say, very well known to anyone who has learned about European History. He lived after the Middle Ages, too, if that helps.

This family that all three members are from, in fact, is quite well known for having this ridiculous naming system that creates alot of confusion

Are they the Stuarts?

[Quintus.JC]

An uneducated guess: Could it be the House of Hohenzollern after the reunification of Germany?

[TevashSzat]

An uneducated guess: Could it be the House of Hohenzollern after the reunification of Germany?

Yes it is.

The grandfather is Frederick William, the first Elector of Brandenburg, also known as The Great Elector
The father is Frederick William I, the First King of Prussia, but the Second Elector of Brandenburg (I believe), also known as the Soldier's King
The man is Frederick II, the Second King of Prussia, but the Fourth Elector of Brandenburg, also known as Frederick the Great

I guess it would be your turn then

[Quintus.JC]

It was a rather confusing question... this one might be confusinger.

I was the brother to two kings and a famous crusader. Being the faction heir for a brief period of time, I was never to be king. The cause of my death was uncertain but it was rumoured that I was killed by a ‘stag’. My younger brother became faction heir instead and eventually became king, but he would (ironically) die in the same place where I died less than 20 years later.

[KarlXII]

Richard

Killed by a stag in a hunting accident, I believe the New Forest, leaving William the Second to become king. Both sons of William the Conquerer, of course. Though I do not recall which crusader he was brothers with.

[Quintus.JC]

Richard of Bernay it is

Son William the Conqueror, brother to King William Rufus and Henry I, and also brother to Robert Curthose who participated in the 1st crusade and fought at the seige of Antioch. Richard's death was really still a mystery athough it is widly viewed as an accident; he was either killed by a stag (????) or crashed into a tree while riding at high speed. Either way he died of his injuries soon after and his younger Brother Rufus became king, who ironically also died in the New forest (the forest where Richard died 20 years earlier), although Rufus was proably murdered.

You turn then.

[KarlXII]

I was born into a family of school teachers. I was not an aristocrat, yet went far in my nations military. Today, I am respected by comrades and enemies alike for my tactical genius. Though one campaign will always be attributed to me, I also commanded the defence against a large amphibious invasion. Who am I?

[Pannonian]

I was born into a family of school teachers. I was not an aristocrat, yet went far in my nations military. Today, I am respected by comrades and enemies alike for my tactical genius. Though one campaign will always be attributed to me, I also commanded the defence against a large amphibious invasion. Who am I?

Rommel?

[KarlXII]

Rommel?

You're up.

[Pannonian]

I voyaged the length of a continent, or more. Along the way, I met a long-legged man and a high priest, and left behind a student. When I eventually settled down, I wrote a book about my travels. Who am I, and who were these people mentioned above?