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What benefit was there in executing Anne Boleyn instead of poisoning her and pretending she was ill?
Since you're asking about potential benefits, and considering that this sort of debate could not be ending with primary sources, let's check the issue:
Reasons for not putting on trial Anne Boleyn ...
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At the time of her death, were there any surviving witnesses to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II?
You may need to define "witness"; Her coronation was broadcast live in the US and I expect Canada. No doubt many witnesses like me, to the broadcast. Most probably watching on 12, 14 ,or 16&...
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What is the exact meaning of England vs. Britain before/during/after the formation of the Kingdom of England in the Middle Ages?
All the discussion here leaves out the Normans, which had the "final word" in the shaping of England & Britain. They conquered England in 1066 and set themselves as the rulers. From then ...
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What is the exact meaning of England vs. Britain before/during/after the formation of the Kingdom of England in the Middle Ages?
England wasn't formed though then, so I am confused.
Wikipedia is being a little obscure here. It would have been clearer to say
The Anglo-Saxons were a cultural group who inhabited parts of what is ...
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