ruler
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A traditional Ugandan ruler named as the world's youngest monarch has died aged 34, his prime minster announced.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
But as the Lord of Darkness, the massively built ruler of the underworld in Ridley Scott’s underappreciated fantasy, Curry embodied a paradox.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
The first overlooked ruler identified by Edmonds and Frahm used the name Tiglath-pileser, apparently adopting the name of an earlier Assyrian king.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
The agreement for the "colossal" project was signed during a two-day visit to France by Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, said President Emmanuel Macron's office.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
This man can be called almost a new prince, since from being a weak ruler, through fame and glory he became the first king of Christendom.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
The possible existence of these three rulers raises broader questions about what the Assyrian King List was actually designed to do.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
But the country’s rulers are taking time-tested steps to keep their chronically battered economy functioning just enough to resist a drawn-out campaign.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The post-apocalyptic, jazzy New Orleans-style “Hadestown,” written by Anaïs Mitchell, is a mythical love story that follows young lovers Orpheus and Eurydice and the rulers of the underworld, Hades and Persephone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Health care had long been a point of pride for Cuba's communist rulers, who were able to offer free care and highly subsidised medicines for all.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Territorial empires are tightly controlled but costly to maintain; hegemonic empires are inexpensive to maintain, because the original local rulers incur the costs of administration, but the loose tie between master and vassal encourages rebellion.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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