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This category is for masculine given names from England (natively, or by historical modification of Biblical, etc., names). See also Category:English-language masculine given names , for all those commonly used in the modern English language , regardless of origin.
This category is for masculine given names commonly used in the English language See also Category:English masculine given names , for such names from England (natively or by historical modification of Biblical, etc., names)
Painting of John Smith and colonists landing in Jamestown. On 4 May [O.S. 14 May] 1607, 105 to 108 English men and boys (surviving the voyage from England) established the Jamestown Settlement for the Virginia Company of London, on a slender peninsula on the bank of the James River.
These old-fashioned boy names are due to come back around in a big way. According to Laura Wattenberg, creator of Namerology , historically, boys names didn’t come in and out of fashion in the ...
London, England: 1581: Tyburn, England: Louis Bertrand: 1526 1581 Ralph Sherwin 1581 Blessed Everald Hanse 1581 Blessed Patrick Cavanagh and Companions 1581 John Payne (Paine) 1582 Luke Kirby: 1549 1582 Teresa of Avila: 1515 1582 Blessed James Thompson 1582 Blessed John Shert 1582 Blessed Lawrence Richardson 1582
King James I of England/VI of Scotland, the first monarch to rule the Kingdoms of England and Scotland at the same time 1603 24 March – Queen Elizabeth I dies at Richmond Palace aged 69, after 45 years on the throne, and is succeeded by her first cousin twice removed King James VI of Scotland (where he has ruled since 1567), hence the Union ...
It is the first time in eight years the most popular boys’ name has not been Oliver, while Olivia topped the girls’ list for the sixth year running. Most popular baby names in England and ...
St Paul's Cathedral in London had a boys' choir since the 12th century; it was only in the 16th century that they began to act in dramatic performances. Playing may have become a part of the boys' education as a result of the influence of humanist teachings, which encouraged students to "develop poise and improve their skill in speaking Latin by acting" [4]