An Austrian Monarchist at 109

109 years ago today, Erik Maria Ritter von Kuehnelt-Leddihn was born.

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Bismarck Passing

A dozen decades ago today, Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck passed away.

Yngvar Nielsen 175

175 years ago today, Yngvar Nielsen was born. Yngvar Nielsen was a prominent historian in the old world. During the “democratic progress,” at the end of the 19^th century he was a proponent of the old order. He was a friend of King Oscar II. He was thus “frozen out” by the Conservative Party.

The Act in Bad Ischl

104 years ago today, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.

Invasion of Puerto Rico

120 years ago today, the forces of those United States of America invaded Puerto Rico.

Mussolini Arrested

75 years ago today, Benito Mussolini was dismissed by his King, and shortly thereafter arrested on His Majesty's orders.

Sultan Restores Constitution

110 years ago today, the Ottoman Sultan restored the Constitution.

Grand Duchess Elizabeth

A century ago today, Grand Duchess Elizabeth, along with several other members of the House of Romanov, fatally fell prey to the Russian Revolution.

100 Years Ago in a Russian Basement

Vive le Roi de la France!

229 years ago today, the Storming of the Bastille took place.

Strutt Passing at 70

Today we mark seven decades since the passing of this weblog's icon, or mascot if you will, Lt.-Col. Strutt.

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