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Candace Candace
Candace , title for queens in ancient Ethiopia. One of them made war (c.22 BC) on the Roman governor of Egypt, who defeated her and destroyed Napata, her capital. Another Candace is mentioned in the Bible as the queen of the eunuch converted by Philip (Acts 8.27-39).... Read more
Ptolemy VII Ptolemy VII
Ptolemy VII (Ptolemy Physcon) , d. 116 BC, king of ancient Egypt (145-116 BC), of the Macedonian dynasty, brother of Ptolemy VI . He is also called Ptolemy Euergetes II. He was coruler with his brother and his brother's wife from 170-164 BC Trouble resulted in a settlement by which Ptolemy... Read more
Queen of Sheba Queen of Sheba
Sheba A somewhat nebulous figure, the Queen of Sheba (fl. 10th century BCE)—known also as Bilqis and as Makeda—figures prominently in Judaic, Islamic, and Ethiopian traditions. Her legendary voyage to meet Solomon, King of Israel, has inspired centuries of speculation about her... Read more
Tiy Tiy
Tiy , fl. 1385 BC, queen of ancient Egypt, wife of Amenhotep III (see under Amenhotep I ). Of humble origin, she was remarkable for her influence in state affairs in the reigns of her husband and of Ikhnaton , her son. The occurrence of her name with that of Amenhotep III shows an official... Read more
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diadem in ancient times, the fillet of silk, wool, or linen tied about the head of a king, queen, or priest as a distinguishing mark. Later, it was a band of gold, which gave rise to the crown. In heraldry, the diadem is one of the arched bars that support the crown.... Read more
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Sheba Sheba
Sheba . 1 In the Bible, rebel against David. 2 Queen of Sheba , who according the the Bible visited Solomon after hearing about the fame of his wisdom. In Arabic legend, Solomon and the queen, called Bilqis or Balkis, married. The Ethiopian royal line claimed descent from this union; the... Read more
Elizabeth (Queen Mother) Elizabeth (Queen Mother)
Elizabeth 1900-2002, queen consort of George VI of Great Britain, mother of Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret , b. London. She was Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon until her marriage (1923). During the Blitz in World War II, she and the king remained in London, becoming symbols of courage to the... Read more
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