The Queen of Spain's Beard
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"The Queen of Spain's Beard" was the fourth episode of the first season of the BBC sitcom Blackadder (The Black Adder).
Edmund's return to prominence occurred in 1492. That year, according to the narration, "the death of Randolph XII of Saxony and the collapse of the Treaty of Insects" threw Europe into disarray. "Kingdoms rose and fell; borders, even languages changed; men were killed by their own side and women rape by soldiers from up to seven different nations every week".
Historically, at the time Saxony was divided between Prince-elector Frederick III the Wise (reigned 1486 - 1492) and his uncle Duke Albert the Bold (reigned 1486 - 1500). There has been no Duke or Prince-Elector named Randolph. Otherwise the description of the state of Europe at the time is not that far from the truth.
England under Richard IV was apparently also involved in the general conflict. King Richard was apparently noted for the cynicism in his military strategy. Informed that the Swiss had invaded...
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