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Dieu et mon droit (French for God and my [birth] right) has generally been used as the motto of the British monarch since it was adopted by Henry V (1413-22). A motto is a phrase or collection of words intended to describe the motivation or intention of a sociological grouping or organization. ...
A monarch is a type of ruler or head of state, whose titles and ascent are often inherited, not earned, and who represents a larger monarchical system which has established rules and customs regarding succession, duties, and powers. ...
Henry V, (August 9 or September 16, 1387 – August 31, 1422), King of England (1413-1422), son of Henry IV by Mary de Bohun, was born at Monmouth, Wales, in September 1387. ...
In choosing a motto in French rather than English, it should be noted that the English language had only recently replaced French as the language of the English ruling classes — and Henry spoke French and had been crowned King of France as well as of England. The motto of the Order of the Garter Honi soit qui mal y pense is also in French. This article deals with the history of the English language. ...
Kings ruled in France from the Middle Ages to 1848. ...
Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ...
A garter is one of the Orders most recognisable insignia. ...
A garter is one of the Orders most recognisable insignia. ...
The phrase was allegedly first used as a password by King Richard I in 1198 at the Battle of Gisors, when he defeated the French. Its meaning was that Richard owed his royalty to no power other than God and his own heredity, and was therefore subject to no earthly power or other monarch. A password is a form of secret authentication data that is used to control access to a resource. ...
Richard I (September 8, 1157 – April 6, 1199) was King of England from 1189 to 1199. ...
Events End of the reign of Emperor Go-Toba of Japan Emperor Tsuchimikado ascends to the throne of Japan January 8 - Pope Innocent III ascends Papal Throne Frederick II, infant son of German King Henry VI, crowned King of Sicily Births August 24 - Alexander II of Scotland (d. ...
Dieu et mon droit was the inspiration for The Beatles joke motto Duit On Mon Dei, later adopted as an album title by Harry Nilsson. The Beatles (L-R, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon), in 1964, performing on The Ed Sullivan Show promoting their first U.S. hit song, I Want To Hold Your Hand, and ushering in the British Invasion of American popular music. ...
Harry Nilsson Harry Edward Nilsson III (June 15, 1941 – January 15, 1994) was an American songwriter, singer, pianist and guitarist, most popular during the 1960s and 1970s. ...
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