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Round of 64 Day 2 (17 March)
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A fierce and noble warrior, the archenemy of Richard the Lionheart or the founder of the Palaiologan dynasty which ruled Byzantium for 200 years.#MonarchMadness begins!
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 17, 2023
(1)Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria
v
(16)Michael VIII Palaiologos, Byzantine emperor
Alfonso safeguarded the Camino de Santigo, Philip fought the English in the Hundred Years War.
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 17, 2023
Who will win this #MonarchMadness match-up?
(5)Alfonso VI 'the Brave' King of Castile and León
v
(12) Philip VI 'the Fortunate' King of France
The Hammer of the Scots or the founder of the Order of the Dragon. Sigismund also ended the Western Schism.
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 17, 2023
Can the Dragon defeat the Longshanks in this #MonarchMadness match-up?
(6)Edward I 'Longshanks' King of England
v
(11)Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor
Harald invented wireless technology(unconfirmed) and introduced Christianity to Denmark(confirmed).
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 17, 2023
Duncan was killed in the Battle of Pitgaveny fighting Macbeth.
(3)Harald Bluetooth, King of Denmark and Norway
v
(14)Duncan I 'the Diseased' King of Scots
Louis was proclaim King of England, seized most of the country but was never crowned. Can he win today?
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 17, 2023
Vote now to decide this #MonarchMadness match-up
(4) Alfonso III 'the Free' King of Aragon and Valencia
v
(13)Louis VIII 'the Lion' King of France
Olaf built the first Christian church in Norway and founded Trondheim. Forkbeard was the first Viking King of England.
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 17, 2023
Who has what it takes to win this #MonarchMadness match-up?
(8)Olaf I Tryggvason, King of Norway
v
(9)Sweyn Forkbeard, King of Denmark, Norway and England
Basil assassinated the sitting Emperor and took his place. Harun built the legendary 'House of Wisdom' library in Baghdad
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 17, 2023
Who has what it takes to win this #MonarchMadness
(8)Basil I 'the Macedonian' Byzantine Emperor
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(9)Harun al-Rashid, 5th Abbasid Caliph
A great leader and patron of the arts, Otto started the Ottonian Renaissance. Henry ended a papal schism and tightened his control on the Empire.#MonarchMadness marches on
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(5)Otto I 'the Great' Holy Roman Emperor
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(12)Henry III 'the Black' Holy Roman Emperor
Harald led the Varangian Guard and died in the Battle of Stamford Bridge
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Olaf converted Norway to Christianity and died in the Battle of Stiklestad
It's brother vs brother in this #MonarchMadness match-up
(6)Harald Hardrada, King of Norway
v
(11)St. Olaf II, King of Norway
Founder of the House of Capet or a crusading king in Iberia.
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 17, 2023
Which one has the might to win the #MonarchMadness match-up?
(6)Hugh Capet, King of the Franks
v
(11)Peter I, King of Aragon and Pamplona
Constantine's death marks the end of the Eastern Roman Empire.
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 17, 2023
Baibars was the first to defeat a Mongol army
Who gets your vote in this #MonarchMadness match-up?
(6)Constantine XI, Byzantine Emperor
v
(11)Baibars, Sultan of Egypt
Barbarossa was a great military leader who died unceremoniously by drowning in a river.
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 17, 2023
Richard died in the Battle of Bosworth Field.
Who will win this #MonarchMadness match-up
(1)Frederick Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor
v
(16)Richard III, King of England
Charlemagne: The Father of Europe and founder of the Carolingian Dynasty. Charles better bring his best game today!
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 17, 2023
Can Charles beat Charles the Great in this #MonarchMadness match-up?
(3)Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor
v
(14)Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor & King of Bohemia
The greatest warlord of all time against his 2x great grandson.
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 17, 2023
Only one Khan can win this #MonarchMadness match-up.
(2)Genghis Khan, Great Khan of the Mongol Empire
v
(15)Temur Khan, Emperor of the Yuan dynasty
Eric was assassinated by rivals and beheaded. James was assassinated by his uncle during a failed coup.
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 17, 2023
One gained sainthood, the other died in a sewer.
Who will win the #MonarchMadness match-up?
(7)St. Eric IX 'the Holy' King of Sweden
v
(10)James I, King of Scots
Charles puts the Mad in #MonarchMadness but can he win the final match-up of the day?
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 17, 2023
(3)Sancho II 'the Strong' King of Castile and León
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(14)Charles VI 'the Mad' King of France
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Round of 64 Day 1 (16 March)
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First #MonarchMadness match-up of the day:
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
(1)Cnut the Great, King of Norway, Denmark and England
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(16)Gorm the Old, First King of Denmark
John ruled during the Black Death and was captured at the Battle of Poitiers. Sancho founded the Order of Calatrava.
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
Who will win this #MonarchMadness match-up?
(8)Sancho III ‘the Desired’ King of Castile and Toledo
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(9)John II ‘the Good’ King of France
A bastard and conqueror against the only King of England called ‘The Great’
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
An epic #MonarchMadness match-up
(8)William the Conqueror, King of England
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(9)Alfred the Great, King of Anglo-Saxons
Who will claim the title of King of Castile and León in this #MonarchMadness match-up?
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
(7)Peter the Cruel, King of Castile and León
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(10)Ferdinand IV ‘the Summoned’ King of Castile and León
Mehmed conquered Constantinople once, can he defeat the Empire again?#MonarchMadness
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
(5)Mehmed II 'the Conqueror' Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
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(12)Romanos II, Byzantine Emperor
Conrad founded the Saian dynasty. Henry took an arrow to the face! He also won a decisive victory at Agincourt despite the odds.#MonarchMadness is heating up!
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
(4)Henry V, King of England
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(13)Conrad II ‘the Elder’ Holy Roman Emperor
Justinian beat the Plague but can he beat a great Khan?#MonarchMadness continues with an Eastern region match-up
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
(4)Justinian the Great, Byzantine Emperor
vs
(13)Toghon Temur, Khagan of the Mongol Empire
An all Scottish #MonarchMadness match-up, who will win?
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
(4)Macbeth, King of Scots
vs
(13)John Balliol, King of Scots
First King of the Plantagenet Dynasty and one of the longest ruling Kings in England’s history.#MonarchMadness marches on!
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
(7)Henry II Plantagenet, King of England
vs
(10)Edward III, King of England
Powerhouse #1 seed Philip Augustus looks to take out Ferdinand the Catholic. Will it be an upset? Or an easy victory for the top seed?
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
You decide this #MonarchMadness match-up.
(1)Philip II Augustus, King of France
vs
(16)Ferdinand II ‘the Catholic’ King of Aragon and Castile
Family #MonarchMadness match-up, Father vs Son, who will be victorious?
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(2)Robert the Bruce, King of Scots
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(15)David II, King of Scots
A claimant to the Byzantine Empire going against an actual Emperor. Will Theodore finally claim his crown or will Alexios deny him?
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
You decide in this #MonarchMadness match-up
(3)Alexios I Komnenos, Byzantine Emperor
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(14)Theodore I Laskaris, Emperor of Nicaea
Can Kublai Khan conquer more territory? Or will Komnenos defend his Empire?
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
It’s time for another #MonarchMadness match-up
(7)Kublai Khan, Khagan of the Mongol Empire
vs
(10)Manuel I Komnenos, Byzantine Emperor
Charles may be victorious but he’s no saint. Can he live up to his name and defeat St. Louis? Will Louis use his heavenly powers to stay in the tournament?
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
An all France #MonarchMadness match-up
(2)St. Louis IX, King of France
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(15)Charles VII ‘the Victorious’ King of France
#MonarchMadness continues in the West with a Crusading King and an excommunicated Emperor. Who will reign supreme?
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
(2)Richard the Lionheart, King of England
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(15)Louis IV ‘the Bavarian’ Holy Roman Emperor
A battle for Scotland, who will be victorious?
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The final #MonarchMadness match-up of the day. Vote Now!
(5)Alexander I, King of Scots
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(12)Malcolm I, King of Scots
