There were some big upsets in the opening round!
#16 Richard III knocked out #1 Barbarossa, #14 Charles the Mad took down #3 Sancho II and #13 Louis the Lion devoured Alfonso III. Can they keep their dreams alive and survive the Round of 32?
There are a few father versus son match-ups in this round as well. Updated bracket is below.
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Round of 32 Day 2 (19 March)
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The first match-up is a battle of the Khans!
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 19, 2023
Who will win the Mongol Empire #MonarchMadness match-up?
(2)Genghis Khan, Great Khan of the Mongol Empire
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(7)Kublai Khan, Khanan of the Mongol Empire
Battle in the North for dominance. #MonarchMadness pits the Kings of Norway against each other.
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(3)Harald Bluetooth, King of Norway and Denmark
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(6)Harald Hardrada, King of Norway
Two crusading kings battle it out. One gained sainthood, but can he gain a victory in this #MonarchMadness match-up?
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 19, 2023
(2)St. Louis IX, King of France
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(10)Ferdinand IV, King of Castile and León
The Father of Europe versus the father of Edward II…
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 19, 2023
Both were powerful rulers.
Who will win this #MonarchMadness match-up
(3)Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor
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(6)Edward I, King of England
Caper founded a dynasty that ruled France for over 300 years.
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 19, 2023
Charles VI thought he was made of glass and would easily break. He truly was mad!
Who will win this all France #MonarchMadness match-up?
(6)Hugh Capet, King of the Franks
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(14)Charles VI 'the Mad' King of France
Can Robert the Bruce defeat a saint as easily as he defeated Edward II?
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 19, 2023
Or will St. Eric use a miracle to win this #MonarchMadness match-up?
(2)Robert the Bruce, King of Scots
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(7)St. Eric IX, King of Sweden
Harun is credited for starting the Islamic Golden Age. Saladin fought against the Crusader States.
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 19, 2023
Who has the skill and power to win this #MonarchMadness match-up?
(1)Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria
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(9)Harun al-Rashid, 5th Caliph of the Abbasid Caliphate
The final #MonarchMadness match-up is here. Father vs. Son
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 19, 2023
In 1173 Richard started a rebellion against his father…and lost. Can he win today or is he forever living in his father's shadow?
(2)Richard I 'the Lionheart' King of England
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(7)Henry II, King of England
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Round of 32 Day 1 (18 March)
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The first #MonarchMadness match-up of the day is a father-son duel.
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 18, 2023
Can the top seed knock out his father to move on? Or will the old man prove to tough?
(1)Cnut the Great, King of Norway, Denmark and England
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(9)Sweyn Forkbeard, King of Norway, Denmark and England
Can John keep his hot streak going or will Philip prove too much of a challenge?
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 18, 2023
It’s a battle for France in this #MonarchMadness match-up
(1)Philip II Augustus, King of France
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(9)John II, King of France
Two military powers go head to head in this #MonarchMadness match-up
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 18, 2023
Who will stand victorious in the end?
(4)Justinian the Great, Byzantine Emperor
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(5)Mehmed II ‘the Conqueror’ Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Did I mention Henry V took and arrow to the face…and lived!
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 18, 2023
Two great military commanders battle it out in this #MonarchMadness match-up
(4)Henry V, King of England
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(5)Otto I ‘the Great’ Holy Roman Emperor
A battle for Scotland. Malcolm pulled out an upset in the first round. Can he do it again? Or will Macbeth prove his worth once again?#MonarchMadness marches on!
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 18, 2023
(4)Macbeth, King of Scots
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(12)Malcolm I, King of Scots
Two strong Byzantine Emperors battle it out for victory. Constantine fought to the death defending the realm. Alexios initiated the First Crusade.
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 18, 2023
Who will win this #MonarchMadness match-up?
(3)Alexios I Komnenos, Byzantine Emperor
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(6)Contantine XI, Byzantine Emperor
Can Richard continue his Cinderella story? Or will Alfred squash him like an invading Dane? #MonarchMadness is heating up!
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 18, 2023
(9)Alfred the Great, King of Anglo-Saxons
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(16)Richard III, King of England
Louis continues his march to victory. Does Alfonso have what it takes to stop him?
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 18, 2023
It’s the final #MonarchMadness match-up of the day.
(5)Alfonso VI ‘the Brave’ King of Castile and León
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(13)Louis VIII ‘the Lion’ King of France
