18-19th Cent. Elizabeth Monroe, 5th First Lady of the United States.

Elizabeth Kortright was born 30 June 1768, in New York, USA. She was the daughter of Hannah Aspinwall Kortright (1735-1777) and Lawrence Kortright (27 November 1728 - September 1794). Elizabeth's parents were married 6 May 1755.  Her siblings were John Kortright (1755-1810), Sarah Kortright Heylinger, Mary Kortright Knox and Hester Kortright Gouverneur. Elizabeth married James Monroe (28 April 1758 - 4 July 1831) on 16 February 1786. He was the son of Elizabeth Jones Monroe and Spence Monroe.

The Children of Elizabeth Monroe and James Monroe:

Eliza Kortright Monroe Hay (December 1786 - 1835) Married George Hay.

James Spence Monroe (May 1799 - 28 September 1801)

Maria Hester Monroe Gouverneur (1803-1850) Married Samuel Lawrence Gouverneur in 1820.

From 1790 to 1794, James Monroe was the United States Senator. From 1794 to 1796, he was the Minister to France. During the French Revolution, Elizabeth Monroe, James Monroe and Gouverneur Morris helped free Marie Adrienne Françoise de Noailles (2 November 1759 - 24 December 1807), wife of Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette (6 September 1757 - 20 May 1834) from imprisonment on 22 January 1795, from Desnos house, rue Notre-Dame des Champs. From, 1799 to 1802, James Monroe was Governor of Virginia. From 1803 to 1807, he was Minister to France and England. In 1808, James Madison (16 March 1751 - 28 June 1836) was elected the 4th President of the United States. His wife was Dolley Madison (20 May 1768 - 12 July 1849). From 1811 to 1817, James Monroe was Secretary of State under James Madison. The family followed him to Washington. From 1814 to 1815, James Monroe was also Secretary of War. In 1817, James Monroe was elected the 5th President of the United States. He was the first President to take the oath of office and deliver the Inaugural address outdoors on Monday, 5 March 1817, at Brick Capitol, in Washington. The Inaugural Ball was held at their home. Their daughter, Maria married Samuel Lawrence Gouverneur on 8 March 1820, in the White House. This was the first wedding held in the White House. From August 1824 to September 1825, James Monroe invited the Marquis de La Fayette to visit the United States to celebrate the nation's 50th anniversary. After James Monroe Presidency ended on 3 March 1825, they retired to Virginia. Elizabeth Monroe died aged 62, on 23 September 1830, Leesburg, Oak Hill, Virginia. She was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia. James Monroe died 4 July 1831, in New York. He was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond.

16-17th Cent. Peter Paul Rubens

Lionhunt

The National Gallery, Oslo

Peter Paul Rubens was born on 28 June 1577, in Siegen, Westphalia. He was the son of Maria Pypelinx and Jan Rubens. His siblings included: Philip Rubens and Blandina Rubens. The family was exiled to Westphalia because his father's name appeared on a list of Calvinists. Jan Rubens died in 1587. Later in 1587, his mother Maria moved the family to Antwerp. Peter and his brother, Philip started on a Latin school in Antwerp. In 1590, he became a page to the Countess of Lalaing. In ca 1590, Peter began his studies as a painter in the studio of Tobias Verhæcht. He then became a student under Adam van Noort. He continued his education in the studio of Otto van Veen. In 1598, Rubens was admitted to the Painters Guild of Antwerp. He spoke German, French, Italian, Latin and Spanish. According to Rubens; "A painting, if the light is just so, can turn into a luminescent inferno which may reveal for just a moment the soul of the artist." In 1600, he arrived in Venice. From 1600 to 1608, Rubens was the Court painter to Vincenzo Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua. In 1601, he arrived in Rome. In 1602, Rubens painted altarpiece for the church of Santa Croce di Gerusalemme, in Rome. In 1603, he made a journey to Spain. In 1607, he painted altarpiece for the church of Chiesa Nuova, in Rome. In October 1608, upon hearing of his mother Maria's declining health, Rubens headed for Antwerp. Maria died in October 1608, in Antwerp. He arrived too late. Peter married Isabella Brant in October 1609, in Antwerp. She was the daughter of Jan Brant. The couple had three children: Albert, Nicolas and Clara Serena. In Rubens words; "Every child has the spirit of creation. The rubbish of life often exterminates the spirit through plague and a souls own wretchedness." He set up a studio in Antwerp and worked tirelessly among his assistants and pupils. In advice he said; "White is poison to a picture: use it only in highlights." In 1609, Rubens painted Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain (1566-1633). He once said; "Painting a young maiden is similar to cavorting with great abandon. It is the finest refreshment." In 1610, he painted the altarpiece The Raising of the Cross, for St. Walburga's, in Antwerp. From 1611 to 1614, he painted the altarpiece Descent from the Cross, for Antwerp Cathedral. Rubens said; "I paint a woman's big rounded buttocks so that I want to reach out and stroke the dimpled flesh." In 1622, Rubens was commissioned by Marie de' Medici, Queen Consort of France and Navarre (1573-1642) to paint paintings decipting the cycle of her and Henri IV, King of France and Navarre (1553-1610) life for two galleries in Palais du Luxembourg. In ca 1622-1625, he painted Anne of Austria, Queen Consort of France and Navarre (1601-1666). In 1625, he returned to Paris to install the paintings for Marie de' Medici. He said; "My passion comes from the heavens, not from earthly musings." In 1625, he painted Isabella Clara Eugenia as a Clare Nun. His wife, Isabella died in 1626. When he was not painting, Rubens was on diplomatic missions. In 1628, he met Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) on a mission in Madrid. In 1629, Rubens was appointed Secretary of Phillip IV, King of Spain's Privy Council. Later in 1629, he traveled to London. Rubens was honored master of arts on 23 September 1629, at the University of Cambridge. Rubens was knighted on 21 February 1630, by Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland (1600-1649).  He was commissioned by Charles I to decorate the ceiling of the Royal Banqueting House. Later in 1630, he returned to Antwerp. Peter Paul married Helen Fourment in December 1630, in Antwerp. Their children included Clara Johanna, Isabella Helena and Peter Paul. Once he said; "My talent is such that no undertaking, however vast in size... has ever surpassed my courage." Peter Paul Rubens died on 30 May 1640, in Antwerp. He was interred in St. Jakobskirche, Antwerp, Belgium.

"I'm just a simple man standing alone with my old brushes, asking God for inspiration." Peter Paul Rubens
15-16th Cent. Henry VIII, King of England and Ireland (28 June 1491 - 28 January 1547)
17-18th Cent. Louisa Maria Teresa Stuart, Princess of England, Scotland and Ireland (28 June 1692 - 18 April 1712)

19th Cent. Maria de las Mercedes d'Orleans, Queen Consort of Spain.

Maria de las Mercedes d'Orléans was born on 24 June 1860, at Palacio Real, in Madrid, Spain. She was the daughter of Maria Luisa Fernanda of Spain, Duchess of Montpensier (30 January 1832 - 2 February 1897) and Antoine Marie Philippe Louis d'Orleans, Duke of Montpensier (31 July 1824 - 4 February 1890). Her maternal grandparents were Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies, Queen Consort of Spain (27 April 1806 - 22 July 1878) and Ferdinand VII, King of Spain (14 October 1784 - 29 September 1833). Her paternal grandparents were Maria Amalia of the Two Sicilies (26 April 1782 - 24 March 1866) and Louis-Philippe, Duc d'Orléans (6 October 1773 - 26 August 1850). Mercedes parents were married on 10 October 1846, in Madrid, Spain. Her siblings were: Marie Isabelle (1848-1919), Maria Amelia (1851-1870), Maria Cristina (1852-1879), Maria de la Regla (1856-1861), Fernando (1859-1873), Felipe Raimundo (1862-1864), Antonio (1866-1930) and Luis Maria (1867-1874). She was a niece of Isabella II, Queen of the Spains (1830-1904). Isabella II was married to Francisco de Asis de Borbón (13 May 1822 - 17 April 1902). Her sister, Marie-Isabelle married Louis-Philippe Albert d'Orléans (1838-1894) on 30 May 1864. Revolution forced Isabella II from her throne on 30 September 1868. The Royal family then went into exile in France. Isabella II abdicated in favor of her son, as Alfonso XII, King of Spain (28 November 1857 - 25 November 1885) on 25 June 1870. While in exile, Mercedes and Alfonso XII fell in love. Alfonso XII regained the Spanish crown on 29 December 1874. Mercedes d'Orleans and Alfonso XII were engaged in December 1877. Mercedes d'Orleans and Alfonso XII were married on 23 January 1878, at the Church of Atocha, in Madrid. Maria de las Mercedes d'Orleans died of tuberculosis aged 18, on 26 June 1878, at Palacio Real, in Madrid, Spain. She was interred at El Escorial. Alfonso XII married his second wife, Archduchess Maria Christina of Austria (21 July 1858 - 6 February 1929) on 29 November 1879, at the Basilica of Atocha, in Madrid. They had three children: Maria de las Mercedes, Princess of Asturias (11 September 1880 - 17 October 1904), Maria Teresa of Spain (12 November 1882 - 23 September 1912) and Alfonso XIII, King of Spain (17 May 1886 - 28 February 1941). Alfonso XII died on 25 November 1885. Her father, Antoine Marie Philippe Louis d'Orleans died on 4 February 1890. Her mother, Maria Luisa Fernanda died on 2 February 1897, at San Telmo Palace, in Seville. She was interred on 7 February 1897, at the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Maria de Las Mercedes remains were moved on 8 November 2000, to the Cathedral of la Almudena, in Madrid.

19th Cent. Grand Duchess Alexandra Nikolaevna of Russia

Alexandra Nikolaevna was born on 24 June 1825, in St. Petersburg, Russia. She was the daughter of Alexandra Feodorovna (13 July 1798 - 1 November 1860) and Tsar Nicholas I of Russia (6 July 1796 - 2 March 1855). Her maternal grandparents were Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen Consort of Prussia (10 March 1776 - 19 July 1810) and Frederick William III, King of Prussia. Her paternal grandparents were Maria Feodorovna, Empress Consort of Russia (25 October 1759 - 5 November 1828) and Paul I, Emperor of Russia (1 October 1754 - 23 March 1801). Alexandra's parents were married on 13 July 1817, in the Chapel of the Winter Palace. Her siblings were: Tsar Alexander II (17 April 1818 - 13 March 1881), Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna (18 August 1819 - 21 February 1876), Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna (11 September 1822 - 30 October 1892),  Grand Duchess Elizabeth Nikolaevna (7 June 1826 - ca 1829), Grand Duke Constantine Nikolaevich (9 September 1827 - 13 January 1892), Grand Duke Nicholas Nicolaevich (27 July 1831 - 13 April 1891) and Grand Duke Mikhail Nikolaevich (13 October 1832 - 18 December 1909). Called "Adini" by her family, she was a talented singer and received lessons from Henriette Sontag (1806-1854). In January 1844, Alexandra fell ill with tuberculosis. Alexandra married Prince Frederick William of Hesse-Kassel (1820-1864) on 28 January 1844, in St. Petersburg. He was the son of Princess Louise Charlotte of Denmark and Prince William of Hesse. Due to Alexandra's health, the newlyweds stayed in St. Petersburg. Alexandra gave birth to a three months prematurely son, Wilhelm on 10 August 1844, in St. Petersburg. Wilhelm died shortly after he was born.

The Child of Alexandra Nikolaevna and Frederick William:

Wihelm (10 August 1844 - 10 August 1844)

Alexandra Nikolaevna died later on 10 August 1844, in St. Petersburg. She was buried with her son in her arms, at the Peter and Paul Fortress, in St. Petersburg. Frederick William married his second wife, Princess Anna of Prussia (17 May 1836 - 12 June 1918) on 26 May 1853, at Charlottenburg Palace, in Berlin. They had six children. Her father, Nicholas I died 2 March 1855. Her mother, Alexandra died on 1 November 1860, at Alexander Palace, in Tsarskoe Selo.

20th Cent. Marguerite De La Motte

Marguerite De La Motte was born on 22 June 1902, in Duluth, Minnesota. Accordingly she was taught ballet by Anna Pavlova (1881-1931). In 1918, Marguerite De La Motte made her film debut as Lena in Arizona. Her parents were killed in a car accident in 1918. The Producer J.L. Frothingham then became the guardian of Marguerite and her sister. In 1919, she starred as Dora Lawrence in A Sagebrush Hamlet, Allie Lee in The Pagan God, Mary Warren in The Pagan God, Lizzie in Josselyn's Wife, Millie Fields in In Wrong, Helen Rutherford in For a Woman's Honor and Cora Button in Dangerous Waters. Marguerite De La Motte starred opposite Douglas Fairbanks in several films and became a close friend of him and his wife, Mary Pickford (1892-1979). In 1920, she was Eve de Merincourt in Trumpet Island, Lolita Pulido in The Mark of Zorro, Lady Brenda Carylon in The Hope and Anne Oglesby in The Broken Gate. In 1921, in Three Musketeers, Estrell Wynn in The Nut and Dorothy in Ten Dollar Raise. In 1922, Sarasvati in Shattered Idols, Sympathy Gibbs in Shadows, Rose Trenton in The Jilt and Marion DePuyster in Fools of Fortune. In 1923, Sheila Dome in What a Wife Learned, Bessie Bowden in Wandering Daughters, Helen Meanix in Scars of Jealousy, Lady Edith Plantagenet in Richard the Lion-Hearted, Helen Summer in A Man of Action, Peggy Dean in Just Like a Woman, Sylvia Fair in The Famous Mrs. Fair and Ruth Cassell in Desire. Marguerite married the actor John Bowers (25 December 1885 - 17 November 1936) in 1924. In 1924, she was Helen Wakefield in When a Man's a Man, Marjorie in Those Who Dare, Ann Jordan in In Love with Love, Angela in Gerald Cranston's Lady, Judy McNulty in East of Broadway, Essie Bickers in The Clean Heart, Jacinta in The Beloved Brute and Sophie in Behold this Woman. In 1925, Nancy Preston in The People vs. Nancy Preston, Ella Tarrant in Off the Highway, Mary Hale in The Girl Who Wouldn't Work, Betty Biddle in Flattery, Sonia Borisoff in Daughters Who Pay, Maggie in Children of the Whirlwind and Doris in Cheaper to Marry. In 1926, Marguerite De La Motte appeared as Mary Phillips in The Unknown Soldier, Beverly Vane in Red Dice, Geraldine Howard in Pals in Paradise, Annabelle Ford in Meet the Prince, Beth in The Last Frontier, Alexia Newton in Hearts and Fists and Barbara Pelham in Fifth Avenue. In 1927, Ruth Collins in The Final Extra, Beth Barton in Ragtime, Helen Hall in The Kid Sister, Mary Travis in Held by the Law and Maida Vincent in Broadway Madness. In 1929, Constance in The Iron Mask and Jeanne in Montmartre Rose.  In 1930, Ruth Cameron in Shadow Ranch. In 1934, Gloria Jordan in Woman's Man. John Bowers drowned himself on 17 November 1936, in the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica, California. Marguerite later married her second husband Sidney H. Rivkin. The marriage between De La Motte and Rivkin ended in divorce. In 1941, Marguerite De La Motte appeared as Mrs. Dugan in Reg'lar Fellers. In 1942, as Rose in Overland Mail and Mrs. Hibbard in The Man Who Returned to Life. Marguerite De La Motte died of Cerebral Thrombosis aged 48, on 10 March 1950, in San Francicso, California. Marguerite De La Motte has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 6902 Hollywood Blvd. John Bowers has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 1701 Vine Street.

19th Cent. Malcy Louise Caroline Frederique Berthier de Wagram, Princess Murat (22 June 1832 - 17 May 1884)

19-20th Cent. William McGregor Paxton (22 June 1869 - 1941)

19-20th Cent. May Allison

May Allison was born on 14 June 1890, in Rising Fawn, Georgia. She was the daughter of Nannie Virginia Wise Allison and John Simon Allison. She had four siblings. In 1914, May Allison made her Broadway debut in Apartment 12-K. She then settled in Hollywood, California. In 1915, May Allison made her film debut as the Wife's Sister in A Fool There Was opposite Theda Bara (29 July 1885 - 13 April 1955). Directed by Frank Powell. The film made Theda Bara a star, but May Allison had to wait until Harold Lockwood (12 April 1887 - 19 October 1918) came by. They were the perfect match and starred in 22 films together. Also in 1915, she starred in The Tragic Circle, The Governor's Lady opposite Theodore Roberts, Grace Wilson in The End of the Road, The Secretary of Frivolous Affairs opposite Harold Lockwood and Carol Holloway, as Martha Hobbs in The House of a Thousand Scandals, The Buzzard's Shadow, Pardoned with Harold Lockwood and Eugenie Forde, The Great Question, Marv Blake in David Harum and Alice Corbett in The Buzzard's Shadow. In 1916, in The Secret Wire, The Man in the Sombrero, Lillo of the Sulu Seas, The Gamble, The Broken Cross, as Rosalind Chalmers in The River of Romance, Diana Wynne in Pidgin Island, The Other Side of the Door opposite Harold Lockwood, Patta Heberton in The Come-Back with Harold Lockwood, Jill Jamison in The Masked Rider, Lady Kitty Bristol in The Marriage of William Ashe, Helen Keating in Life's Blind Alley and Isobel Malvern in Big Tremaine with Harold Lockwood as John Tremaine. In 1917, as Lois de Contrecoeur in The Hidden Children and Ethel Manton in The Promise. Her partner in film, Harold Lockwood died on 19 October 1918. He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery. In 1918, May Allison appeared as Beatrice Buckley in The Winning of Beatrice, Mildred Vane in The Testing of Mildred Vane, Virginia Houston in The Successful Adventure, Leonore Fielding in Social Hypocrites, Mary in the Return of Mary and Kate Kendall in Her Inspiration. In 1919, Hortense Troutt in The Uplifters, Peggy Ensloe in Peggy Does Her Darndest, Maide Waring in The Island of Intrigue, Helen Corning in In for Thirty Days, Laura Bartlett in Fair and Warmer,  Fortuna Donnelly in Castles in the Air and Adrienne Le Blanc in Almost Married. May Allison married Robert Ellis in 1920. He was an actor and writer. In 1920, she starred as Kathleen Rutherford in The Walk-Offs, Mary Manchester in Held in Trust, Lilly Meany in The Dream Cheater and Teddy Hayden in Are All Men Alike? In 1921, Elsie Kirkwood in The Last Card, Nancy Vane in Extravagance and Eleanor Winthrop in Big Game. In 1922, Eva Lee in The Woman Who Fooled Herself. Allison and Ellis were divorced on 5 December 1923. In 1923, she was Mary Ellen Haley in The Broad Road. In 1924, Molly Malloy in Youth for Sale and Claudia Bigelow in Flapper Wives. In 1925, Lael Satori in I Want My Man and Rene Jordan in Wreckage. May Allison married her second husband, James Quirk in 1926. He was the editor of the magazine Photoplay. In 1926, she starred as Belle in Mismates, Corinne in Greater Glory, Clare Pitt in Men of Steel and Elinor Voorhees in The City. In 1927, May Allison appeared in Her Discretion, as Lina Travers Parks in One Increasing Purpose and Grace Robinson in The Telephone Girl, opposite Madge Bellamy and Warner Baxter. In 1927, she retired from acting. Her husband, James Quirk died on 1 August 1932. She then worked in his magazine Photoplay. May Allison married her third husband, Carl Norton Osborne in 1941. Carl Norton Osborne died 4 May 1982. May Allison married her fourth husband, Colonel J.L. Stephenson in 1983. Allison and Stephenson were divorced in 1988. May Allison died of respiratory failure aged 98, on 27 March 1989, in Bratenahl, Ohio. She was interred at the Gates Mills South Cemetery, in Gates Mills, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

19-20th Cent. Sophia of Prussia, Queen Consort of the Hellenes (14 June 1870 - 13 January 1932)

20-21st Cent. Ballerina Marina Semyonova

Marina Timofeyevna Semyonova was born 12 June 1908, in St. Petersburg. After she lost her father at a young age, her mother introduced her to dance. In 1918, she auditioned for the St. Petersburg Ballet School. She became a student of Agrippina Yakovlevna Vaganova (6 July 1879 - 5 November 1951). In 1925, she graduated. She then danced at the Kirov Ballet. Semyonova made her debut in Fyodor Lopukhov's The Serf Ballerina on 11 December 1927, at the Kirov Ballet. Marina married Viktor Semyonov. In 1930, she was transferred to the Bolshoi Ballet, in Moscow. Also in 1930, Marina and Viktor went on a tour of the Soviet. In 1935, Semyonova danced with Serge Lifar in Giselle, at the Opéra Ballet, in Paris. After she divorced Viktor Semyonov, Marina married her second husband, the ambassador Lev Karakhan (1889-1937). Her husband, Lev Karakhan was executed in 1937. Marina was then for a while placed under house arrest. In 1941, she received the Stalin Prize. Marina Semyonova danced all the great roles, such as Princess Florine in Sleeping Beauty, Odette in Swan Lake, Esmeralda in La Esmeralda, Giselle in Giselle and Raymonda in Raymonda. She also danced in Coppélia, The Little Humpbacked Horse, Flames of Paris, Taras Bulba, La Bayadère and The Pharaoh's Daughter. In 1952, Semyonova retired. She then became a teacher at the Bolshoi Ballet School. Among her students were Natalia Bessmertnova (1941-2008), Marina Kondratieva, Nadezhda Pavlova, Maya Plisetskaya and Nina Sorokina. In 1975, Semyonova was awarded the People's Artist of the USSR. Marina had one daughter, by Vsevolod Aksyonov. According to I, Maya Plisetskaya by Maya Plisetskaya, "Semyonova's dancing was dazzling. Her large, excellent, steely legs, impeccably trained by Vaganova, turned, held, and spun her sculpted body wonderfully... When she appeared on stage, no one else existed. But she was quarrelsome and cunning, not gentle. She got lazy early, skipped class, warmed up before performances in the shower instead of at the barre, and put on weight. But I managed to catch her enchanting performances." Natalia Bessmertnova died from cancer on Tuesday, 19 February 2008, in Moscow, Russia. Marina Semyonova died aged 101, on Wednesday, 9 June 2010, in Moscow. 

"Time goes by quickly, and life is a series of obstacles that we overcome. You have to find your own way and rely upon yourself." Marina Semyonova

Excerpt: I, Maya Plisetskaya by Maya Plisetskaya.

17-18th Cent. Jean Raoux (12 June 1677 - 10 February 1734)

20th Cent. Anne Frank (12 June 1929 - 1945)

17-18th Cent. Peter I the Great, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias.

Peter I the Great, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias

Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov was born on 9 June 1672, in Moscow, Russia. He was the son of Natalya Kirillovna Naryshkina, Tsarina of Russia (1 September 1651 - 4 February 1694) and Alexei Mikhailovich Romanov, Tsar of Russia (9 March 1629 - 29 January 1676). His maternal grandparents were Anna Lvovna Leontieva and Kirill Poluektovich Naryshkin. Pyotr Alexeyevich's parents were married on 1 February 1671. He had two sisters: Tsarevna Natalya (22 August 1673 - 18 June 1716) and Tsarevna Feodora. His mother was his father's second wife. Alexei Mikhailovich married first Maria Ilyinichna Miloslavskaya (1625-1669). She was the daughter of Ilya Danilovich Miloslavsky. Their children were: Tsarevich Dmitri Alexeevich (1648-1649), Tsarevna Yevdokia Alexeevna (1650-1712), Tsarevna Marfa Alexeevna (1652-1707), Tsarevich Alexei Alexeevich (1654-1670), Tsarevna Anna Alexeevna (1655-1659), Tsarevna Sofia Alexeevna (1657-1704), Tsarevna Ekaterina Alexeevna (1658-1718), Tsarevna Maria Alexeevna (1660-1723), Fyodor III (1661-1682), Tsarevna Feodosia Alexeevna (1662-1713), Tsarevich Simeon (1665-1669), Ivan V (1666-1696) and Tsarevna Yevdokia Alexeevna (1669-1669). His father, Alexei Mikhailovich died on 29 January 1676. He was succeeded by his son with Maria Ilyinichna Miloslavskaya, as Feodor III. Feodor III died in 1682. He was succeeded by his brother, as Ivan V and half brother, as Peter I, with his mother, Natalya Naryshkina as Regent. After the revolt of the Streltsy on 15 May 1682, his half sister, Sofia Alekseyevna replaced her as Regent. In August 1689, Peter Alexeyevich overthrew Sofia Alekseyevna. Peter Alexeyevich married Eudoxia Lopukhina in 1689.

The Children of Eudoxia Lopukhina and Peter I the Great:

Alexei Petrovich, Tsarevich of Russia (18 February 1690 - 26 June 1718) Married Princess Charlotte of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel in 1711.

Alexander Petrovich, Grand Duke of Russia (13 October 1691 - 14 May 1692)

Pavel Petrovich, Grand Duke of Russia (1693-1693)

His mother, Natalya Naryshkina died on 4 February 1694. Ivan V died on 8 February 1696. He was buried in the Archangel Cathedral. In 1699, Peter changed the celebration of New Year from 1 September to 1 January. In 1703, Peter met Martha Elena Scowronska (15 April 1684 - 17 May 1727) at the home of Prince Aleksandr Menshikov. They soon became lovers. In 1705, she converted to Orthodoxy and changed her name to Yekaterina Alexeyevna. Catherine and Peter were married secretly in 1707.

The Children of Catherine I and Peter I the Great:

Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna (27 January 1708 - 4 March 1728) Married Charles Frederick, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp in 1725.

Empress Elizabeth Petrovna (29 December 1709 - 5 January 1762)

Grand Duchess Natalia Petrovna (20 March 1713 - 27 May 1715)

Grand Duchess Margarita Petrovna (1714-1715)

Grand Duke Pyotr Petrovich (1715-1719)

Grand Duke Pavel Petrovich (1717-1717)

Grand Duchess Natalia Petrovna (31 August 1718 - 15 March 1725)

Grand Duke Pyotr Petrovich (1723-1723) 
 

In 1709, Russia won the Battle of Poltava. Catherine and Peter were married officially on 9 February 1712, in Saint Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg, Russia. In 1724, Peter I elevated the Russian Tsardom to Empire. In January 1725, Peter I fell ill with uremia. Peter I the Great died in the morning of 8 February 1725. Without naming his successor, his wife, Catherine was proclaimed the ruler of Russia. Catherine I died on 17 May 1727, at St. Petersburg. She was interred in St. Peter and St. Paul Fortress. Peter Alexeievich Romanov was crowned Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russian on 25 February 1728. Peter II died of smallpox, on 30 January 1730, in Moscow. He was succeeded by Anna Ivanovna (1693-1740). Anna Ivanovna died on 28 October 1740. She was succeeded by her grandnephew, as Ivan VI. His daughter, Elizabeth crowned herself Empress on 25 April 1742, at the Dormition Cathedral.

16-17th Cent. Diego Velázquez

Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez was baptized 6 June 1599, in Seville, Spain. He was the son of Jerónima Velázquez and Juan Rodríguiez. Diego's parents were married on 28 December 1597, in the church of St Peter. He had six siblings. In 1610, Diego became a student under Francisco de Herrera the Elder. Then he became the apprentice to Francisco Pacheco on 17 September 1611. Diego Velázquez married Juana Pacheco (1 June 1602 - 10 August 1660) on 23 April 1618. She was the daughter of Francisco Pacheco (1564-1654). The couple had two daughters: Francisca de Silva Velázquez y Pacheco (1619-1658) and Ignacia de Silva Velázquez y Pacheco (1621-). In 1618, Velázquez painted An Old Woman Cooking Eggs. In ca 1619-1620, he painted Christ in the House of Mary and Martha. In 1622, he went to Madrid. In 1622, Velázquez painted Don Luis de Góngora. In 1623, he painted Felipe IV, King of Spain (1605-1665) in Madrid. In 1627, Velázquez was appointed Usher to the Chamber. In 1628, he met Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) in Madrid. In August 1629, he traveled to Italy. In 1629, Velázquez painted The Feast of Bacchus. In 1631, he returned to Madrid. His daughter, Francisca married Juan Bautista Martinez del Mazo on 21 August 1633, in the Church of Santiago, in Madrid. In 1636, Velázquez was appointed Gentleman of the Wardrobe.  From 1644 to 1648, he painted Venus at her Mirror. In 1645, he was appointed Gentleman of the Bedchamber. In 1648, he went to Italy with his assistant, Juan de Pareja. In 1650, Velázquez painted a portrait of Juan de Pareja while in Rome. In 1652, he was appointed to the office of chamberlain by Felipe IV. In 1652-1653, he painted Maria Theresa of Spain (1638-1683). From 1653, he painted Mariana of Austria (1634-1696) and her daughter, Margaret Theresa of Spain (1651-1673) several times. In 1656, he painted Las Meninas. In ca 1657, he painted The Fable of Arachne. When Maria Theresa of Spain married Louis XIV, King of France and Navarre (1638-1715) in 1660, Velázquez was in charge of the decoration, including the Spanish pavilion, on the Island of Pheasants. Diego Velázquez died of fever aged 61, on 6 August 1660, in Madrid, Spain. He was interred in the Fuensalida vault, at the Church of San Juan Bautista. His wife, Juana died on 10 August 1660. She was interred beside him.

20th Cent. Rosalind Russell

Rosalind Russell was born on 4 June 1907, in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA. She was the daughter of Clara and James Edward Russell. She had six siblings. Rosalind attended Marymount College in Tarrytown, New York. Then she studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Art, in New York. She worked as a model and for a stock company. Signed up with MGM in 1934, Rosalind made her debut as Mrs. Nancy Harrison in Evelyn Prentice. Also in 1934, she was Sally Voorman in The President Vanishes and Eleanor in Forsaking All Others. According to Rosalind Russell, "At MGM there was a first wave of top stars, and a second wave to replace them in case they got difficult. I was second in line of defence, behind Myrna Loy."

"Acting is standing up naked and turning around very slowly."

In 1935, she starred as Countess Zarika Rafay in The Night Is Young, Doris Reed in The Casino Murder Case, Mrs. Dare Marshall in West Point of the Air, Josephine Mercer in Reckless, Sybil in China Seas and Joel Carter in Rendezvous. In 1936, Beatrice Newnes in It Had to Happen, Lady Venetia Cunningham in Under Two Flags, Miss Vandeleur in Trouble for Two and Harriet Craig in Craig's Wife. In 1937, Olivia Grayne in Night Must Fall and Julie Stoddard in Live, Love and Learn. In 1938, Elizabeth Kent Wythe in Man-Proof, Jean Christy in Four's a Crowd and Christine Manson in The Citadel. In 1939, Garda Sloane in Fast and Loose and Sylvia in The Women opposite Norma Shearer (1902-1983). Directed by George Cukor.

"Taste. You cannot buy such a rare and wonderful thing. You can't send away for it in a catalogue. And I'm afraid it's becoming obsolete."
 

In 1940, Russell appeared as Hildy Johnson in His Girl Friday, Kendal Browning in Hired Wife,  Linda Paige Esterbrook in No Time for Comedy and Ann Winters in This Thing Called Love. Rosalind married Frederick Brisson on 25 October 1941. In 1941, she was Anya Von Duren in They Met in Bombay, Julie Hathaway in The Feminine Touch and Cornelia in Design for Scandal. In 1942, Russell was nominated for an Oscar for her role in My Sister Eileen. Also in 1942, she was Ruth Sherwood in My Sister Eileen and in Take a Letter, Darling. Rosalind gave birth to a son, Lance Brisson born on 7 May 1943. He was the son of Carl Brisson. In 1943, she was Tonie Carter in Flight for Freedom and Carol Ainsley in What a Woman! In 1945, Louise Randall Pierson in Roughly Speaking and Susan Lane in She Wouldn't Say Yes. In 1946, Elizabeth Kenny in Sister Kenny. Also in 1946, she was nominated an Oscar for her role in Sister Kenny. In 1947, Janet Ames in The Guilt of Janet Ames, Lavinia Mannon in Mourning Becomes Electra.  Also in 1947, she was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Mourning Becomes Electra. In 1948, Valerie Stanton in The Velvet Touch. In 1949, Marsha Meredith in Tell It to the Judge.

"Flops are part of a life's menu and I've never been a girl to miss out on any of the courses."
 

In 1950, she starred as Susan Manning Middlecott in A Woman of Distinction. In 1953, she won a Tony for the Broadway musical Wonderful Town. Also in 1953, she was Jo McBain in Never Wave at a WAC. In 1955, Kim Halliday in The Girl Rush and Rosemary Sidney in Picnic. In 1958, as Mame Dennis in Auntie Mame. Also in 1958, she was nominated an Oscar for her role in Auntie Mame.

"Taking joy in life is a woman's best cosmetic."

In 1961, Rosalind Russell appeared as Bertha Jacoby in A Majority of One. In 1962, Louise Harington in Five Finger Exercise and Rose Hovick in Gypsy. In 1966, in The Trouble with Angels. In 1967, as Madame Rosepettle in Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad and Rosie Lord in Rosie! In 1968, in Where Angels Go Trouble Follows!

"Being given good material is like being assigned to bake a cake and having the batter made for you."

In 1971, she starred as Mrs. Pollifax in Mrs. Pollifax-Spy. In 1972, Russell received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. Her son, Lance married Patricia Morrow on 15 March 1975. According to Russell, "In all those types of films I wore a tan suit, a grey suit, a beige suit and then a negligee for the seventh reel near the end when I would admit to my best friend on the telephone that what I really wanted was to become a little housewife." She once stated; "When something an affliction happens to you, you either let it defeat you, or you defeat it." Rosalind Russel died of breast cancer on 28 November 1976, in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California. She was interred in Holy Cross Cemetery, in Culver City, California. In 1977, her autobiography Life is a Banquet was published. Rosalind Russell has a star at 1708 Vine Street, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

"Success is a public affair. Failure is a private funeral." Rosalind Russell
Source: Life is a Banquet by Rosalind Russell.

Sacred to Juno

June or Junius in Latin had 30 days, then 29, before Julius Ceasar changed it back to 30. Named after Juno, the Roman Goddess of Heaven, Marriage, Time and Women. Juno means "vital force". She was the daughter of Saturn. Wife of Jupiter. Mother of Mars, Vulcan and Hebe. The Symbol of Juno is the Peacock.

THE ANGEL OF JUNE

MURIEL

The Angel of June is Muriel, the Angel of Emotions. 
THE BIRTHSTONE OF JUNE
MOONSTONE or PEARL
The sea-born pearl was regarded as the stone of love. During the 15th to 17th Century, pearls of irregular shape were widely used in Baroque and Renaissance jewellery.

Moonstone is a mineral gem stone. They can be colorless or have colors like shimmering-blue, brown, green, gray, pink and yellow. Romans believed moonstone was formed out of moonlight.

THE BIRTH FLOWER OF JUNE

ROSE

The Rose or Genus Rosa, is a member of the family Rosaceae. The rose have more than 100 species. The genus Rosa is subdivided into four subgenera: Hulthemosa, Hesperrhodos, Platyrhodon and Rosa. The Latin name rosa, means red. Roses have a pistil and stamen for reproduction, and the rosehip below the blossoms contains the seeds. The blossoms can be altered to almost any color by artificial means though they come in a variety of colors in the wild. The thorns on the stems are a form of defense for the rose. The rose reproduces through pollination. Once pollinated, the rose develops its ovary, the flower dies, and the rosehip, remains to protect the seeds inside. Once it falls off, the seeds are left in the ground to germinate. The rose needs full sun to grow healthily. Symbolically through the centuries as a symbol of affection and love, the rose is cultivated and valued throughout the world for its beauty, fragrance, grace and hardy growth.

Dame de Cour: Hybrid Tea rose with large double, very fragrant, dark cherry red flowers on sturdy stalks. The foliage is dark green and glossy. Vigorous grower and one of the healthiest of the large-flowered roses. The shrub grows up to about 80 cm. The red rose symbolizes love.

Duchess D'Angouleme: Beautiful light pink delicate blossoms. Mat, medium size foliage, medium green. Plant Height 120. The light pink rose symbolizes admiration and sympathy. This rose is named in honour of Marie Thérèse Charlotte, Duchess d'Angouleme (19 December 1778 - 19 October 1851).

Anne Boleyn: Ausecret. English rose. Pink blossoms. Semi glossy, medium size foliage, medium green, red when young. Plant Height 90. The dark pink rose symbolizes gratitude. Named in honour of Anne Boleyn (1502 - 19 May 1536).

Cleopatra: Korverpea. Large red blend, mauve blossoms. Large foliage, medium green. Plant height, 100-120 cm. Named in honour of Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt (January 69 BC -12 August 30BC). According to legend, Cleopatra had her pillows filled with rose petals.

Diana Princess Of Wales: Tea Rose Tree. The substantial petals are richly perfumed with a lovely, antique rose scent. The generous bush produces a lavish display of light filled blossoms with high centered form throughout summer. Sweetly scented, long stems, tall bush. Named in honour Diana, Princess of Wales (1 July 1961 - 31 August 1997). 

Princess De Lamballe: Alba. 1850. The white rose symbolizes friendship, humility, innocence, purity, secrecy and reverence. Named in honour of Marie Thérèse Louise di Savoia-Carignano, Princesse de Lamballe (8 September 1749 - 3 September 1792).

Henri Martin: Bred in France. Medium red burgundy Moss Rose. The bloom is red. Strong fragrance. Semi-double to double bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. The burgundy rose symbolizes beauty.

Maiden's Blush: Bred before 1400. Alba. The bloom is white or white blend. Strong fragrance. Medium, double 17-25 petals, borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, rosette bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. Arching, bushy, thornless or almost, upright growth habit. Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage. Height 150 to 250 cm.
 

Marie Antoinette: Soft peach filled blooms. Dark Green. A beautiful rose, named in honour of Marie Antoinette, Queen Consort of France and Navarre (2 November 1755 - 16 October 1793).

Marilyn Monroe: Hybrid Tea Rose. Soft apricot blooms. Medium size. Mild, Citrus fragrance. Named in honour of Marilyn Monroe (1 June 1926 - 5 August 1962).

DAYS OF JUNE

1st. June
Birthday of Louise-Françoise de Bourbon, Duchess of Bourbon (1 June 1673 - 16 June 1743)
Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Este (1 June 1754 - 24 December 1806)
Marilyn Monroe (1 June 1926 - 5 August 1962)

Festival of Carna, Roman Goddess of Bodily Organs

Named day in France for Justin.
1st-3rd. June
Festival Sacred to Terra Mater, Goddess of Fertility and the Earth.
2nd. June
Birthday of Martha Washington (2 June 1731 - 22 May 1802)
Name day in France for Blandine.
3rd. June
Birthday of Josephine Baker (3 June 1906 - 12 April 1975)
Festival of Bellona, Roman Goddess of War.
Name day in France for Kévin.
4th. June
Birthday of George III, King of the United Kingdom and Hanover (4 June 1738 - 29 January 1820)
Name day in France for Clotilde.
5th. June
Name day in France for Igor.
6th. June
Birthday of Maria Theresa of Naples and Sicily, Empress Consort of Austria (6 June 1772 - 13 April 1807)
Alexandra Feodorovna, Empress Consort of All the Russias (6 June 1872 - 17 July 1918)
Ninette de Valois (6 June 1898 - 8 March 2001)
Name day in France for Norbert.
7th. June
Birthday of Barbara Campanini (7 June 1721 - 7 June 1799)
Lady Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire (7 June 1757 - 30 March 1806)
Charlotte of Belgium, Empress Consort of Mexico (7 June 1840 - 19 January 1927)
Name day in France for Gilbert.
8th. June
Nameday in France for Médard.
9th. June
Birthday of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor (9 June 1640 - 5 May 1705)

Vestalia, Festival of Vesta, Roman Goddess of the Hearth.

Name day in France for Diane.
10th. June
Birthday of Maria del Pilar Teresa Cayetana de Silva Alvarez de Toledo y Silva Bazán, Duchess of Alba (10 June 1762 - 23 November 1802)
Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna (10 June 1897 - 17 July 1918)

Name day in France for Landry
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11th. June
Birthday of Marie-Thérèse-Raphaëlle, Dauphine de France (11 June 1726 - 22 July 1746)
1775 Coronation of Louis XVI, King of France and Navarre (1754-1793)
Festival Sacred to Matuta, Goddess of the Dawn, Harbors and the Sea.
Name day in France for Barnabé
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12th. June
Birthday of Jean Raoux (12 June 1677 - 10 February 1734)
Anne Frank (12 June 1929 - March 1945)
Name day in France for Guy.
13th. June
Birthday of Lucy Christiana, Lady Duff-Gordon (13 June 1863 - 20 April 1935)
The Minor Quinquatrus
Festival Sacred to Minerva, Goddess of Wisdom.
Name day in France for Antoine
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14th. June
 1800 The Battle of Marengo
Birthday of Sophia of Prussia, Queen Consort of the Hellenes (14 June 1870 - 13 January 1932)
Name day in France for Élisée
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15th. June
Name day in France for Germaine.
16th. June
Birthday of Lady Henrietta Frances Spencer (16 June 1761 - 11 November 1821)
Name day in France for Régis.
17th. June
Name day in France for Hervé
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18th. June

1815 The Battle of Waterloo

Birthday of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia (18 June 1901 - 17 July 1918)

Name day in France for Léonce

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19th. June

Birthday of James VI and I, King of Scotland and England (19 June 1566 - 27 March 1625)
Name day in France for Romuald
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20th. June
Birthday of Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt (20 June 1754 - 21 June 1832)

1791 June 20th-21st The Flight to Varennes

Name day in France for Silvètre
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21st. June
Birthday of Maria of Spain, Holy Roman Empress (21 June 1528 - 26 February 1603)
Maria Francisca of Savoy, Queen Consort of Portugal (21 June 1646 - 27 December 1683)
Augusta of Bavaria, Duchess of Leuchtenberg (21 June 1788 - 13 May 1851)
Name day in France for Été.
Summer Solstice
22nd. June
Birthday of Malcy Louise Caroline Frederique Berthier de Wagram, Princess Murat (22 June 1832 - 17 May 1884)
William McGregor Paxton (22 June 1869 - 1941)
First day of 4th Sign in the Cycle of Zodiac, Cancer (22 June - 22 July)
Name day in France for Alban.
23rd. June
Birthday of Louise Anne de Bourbon-Condé, Mademoiselle de Charolais (23 June 1695 - 8 April 1758)
Maria Leszczyńska, Queen Consort of France (23 June 1703 - 24 June 1768)
Joséphine de Beauharnais, Empress Consort of the French (23 June 1763 - 29 May 1814)
Name day in France for Audrey.
24th. June

Festival of Fata, Roman Goddesses of Fate and Chance.

Name day in France for Jean
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25th. June

1876 June 25-26th The Battle of the Little Bighorn

Birthday of Grand Duchess Natalia Alexeievna of Russia (25 June 1755 - 15 April 1776)

Death of Eleanor of Provence, Queen Consort of England (c.1223 - 25 June 1291)

Name day in France for Prosper

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26th. June
Birthday of Henrietta Anne of England, Duchess of Orléans (26 June 1644 - 10 September 1669)
Victor Amadeus III, King of Sardinia (26 June 1726 - 16 October 1796)
Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna (26 June 1899 - 17 July 1918)
Name day in France for Anthelme
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27th. June

 1709 The Battle of Poltava

Birthday of Louise Diane d'Orléans, Princesse de Conti (27 June 1716 - 26 September 1736)
Name day in France for Fernand
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28th. June
1778 Battle of Monmouth
Birthday of Henry VIII, King of England and Ireland (28 June 1491 - 28 January 1547)
 Princess Louisa Maria Teresa Stuart (28 June 1692 - 18 April 1712)
Name day in France for Irénée
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29th. June
Name day in France for Pierre and Paul.
30th. June
Name day in France for Martial.
THE ZODIAC SIGN OF JUNE
Gemini (21 May - 21 June)