A monarch is a hereditary ruler, figure-head or head of state, except in certain states like the former Kingdom of Poland, the various Irish kingdoms before English rule, and current-day Malaysia which feature or featured an elective monarchy. A nation or state that is ruled by a monarch is called a kingdom. A system of governance involving a monarch is known as a monarchy.
Kings and Queens
"King" designates a male monarch (when he does not use another title such as emperor or tsar). A female monarch is called queen, or in full "reigning queen" or "queen regnant", to distinguish from "queen consort," the wife of a king. In some countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and the Pacific, a "King" is the hereditary head of a nation-state, except when a queen or other head of state fills the role.
In China, "king" is the usual translation for the term wang, which designated the sovereign before the Qin dynasty and during the Ten Kingdoms period. During the early Han dynasty, China had a number of small kingdoms, each about the size of a county and subordinate to the Emperor of China.
Other Monarch Titles
Where there is a difference, male titles are left of the slash and female titles are to the right.
Few monarchs today exercise absolute authority. Although there are a number of hereditary monarchies still existing in the world, many countries with hereditary royalty are de facto ruled by a democratically elected leader such as a prime minister, while the monarchy continues to hold a symbolic or ceremonial position (eg. United Kingdom; see also constitutional monarchy).
The system for succession to the throne varies from monarchy to monarchy. Traditionally, succession to the eldest son of the monarch has been most common; if the monarch had no sons, the throne would pass either to the eldest daughter, or to the nearest male relative, depending on whether the monarchy accepted female rulers and/or descent in the female line. Some monarchies have abolished this preference for males, and the eldest child of the monarch ascends to the throne, be that child male or female, e.g. some European monarchies such as Sweden. There are also elected monarchs of elected monarchies, and dictators who proclaim themselves rulers of a self-proclaimed monarchy.
In some monarchies, e.g. Saudi Arabia, succession to the throne has passed to the monarch's next eldest brother, and only to the monarch's children after that. In some other monarchies, the monarch chooses who will be his successor, who need not necessarily be his eldest son, e.g. Jordan.
Please show me pictures of Hungary's Kings and Queens starting from King Nimrod. I ask that the Trianon accord levied against Hungary must be revoked. Hungary has done more good for the world than any other country in the world. Hungary built many castles and then the Rumanians took away their culture and now they say it is theirs. Transylvania was always Hungary for over 1000 years and is still Hungary. If you want Europe to expand in every area of business put the Hungarians back into their own country pre-1920. Thank you. God bless everyone.
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- last message on June 4th, 2006
King Nimrod built the tower of babel - the very first high rise building. King Nimrod was the very first king in the world. King Nimrod ruled the area of Hungary for 201 years. His sons are Hunor and Magor (Hungary and Magyarorszag) and his grandsons are Attila and Bleda. The monarchy originated in Hungary. There is a Hungarian classroom in Hungary that has fine stained-glass window relate the legend of the founding and important events in the nation's history and culture. In the rear window are depicted King Nimrod and his sons Hunor and Magor. The gold crown of
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- last message on July 5th, 2006
Hungary has to be restored to its original Kingdom. Hungarian artifacts have to be returned to Hungary. No more shall anyone go against Hungary. The Trianon Accord has to be revoked immediately. The Kingdom of Hungary has to shine in its glory and the many Hungarians that were driven out of their own land which they built up must be restored to their homeland.
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- last message on July 6th, 2006
Restore Kingdom of Hungary in its original splendor. The Trianon Accord is the worst case of ethnic cleansing that the world has ever seen. The despicable behaviour of the heads of state have to pay for their dastardly deeds. Restore the Kingdom of Hungary.
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- last message on July 6th, 2006
The Hungarian people have to be restored to their rightful heritage. The Trianon Accord was a despicable ethnic cleansing and the heads of state have to pay the Hungarian people their inheritance that is rightfully the property of the Hungarian people. There is a justice that must be put right.
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- last message on July 6th, 2006
The very first king in the world was King Nimrod. He reigned in Hungary (Carpathian Basin) for 201 years. His sons are Hunor and Magor (Hungary and Magyarorszag) and his grandsons are Attila and Bleda. King Nimrod built the Tower of Babel - the first highrise since the great flood of the earth. Hungary was the very first nation on earth to have a monarchy and King Nimrod reigned for 201 years - the longest living man on earth after the flood - he outlived his sons and grandchilddren. The ethnic cleansing of the Hungarian people is unforgiveable - and
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- last message on July 6th, 2006
I hope someone is taking note of my message. In the words of Saint King Stephen "Preserve everything that is Hungarian Without a past a nation has no future." I say restore Hungary and revoke the Trianon Accord. The statesmen who levied the accord must be made accountable. Restore everything that belongs to the Hungarian people.
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- last message on July 6th, 2006
jolie@sympatico your mad all of this are sent from your self get a life and i'm only her because i'm doing my history homwork. your sad get a life you'll thank me
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- last message on April 15th, 2009
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- last message on April 15th, 2009
oh and bad idea about writing your own message on the site try make them have a mebership to the website your's truly....wanted
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- last message on April 15th, 2009
women monarchs where treateddifferen because they where women the church thout that they where not lisnin to the church and whe one of the women went to the palece to get crowned the villegers drove her away becaues what the church think the people go withe because they didn't want the church to think that they were not on there side, basicly women where not treated the same i'm 12 and my schools in morton
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- last message on April 15th, 2009
Hungary is a great nation. The Trianon Accord should never have been levied against Hungary. This is a travesty of justice. The trianon accord must be revoked and give back to Hungary the land that has belonged to its people since the time of Attila and Bleda. Hungary was the very first nation that had a monarchy. King Nimrod was the very first king and he was the great grandfather of Attila and Bleda - all other countries followed suit. The Kingdom of Hungary has to be restored.
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- last message on September 7th, 2009
