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The Marital Ties of the English Crown
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Exploring the names, ages, and marriages of English monarchs and their consorts, this data covers a historical period from around 850 to the 20th century. It highlights details such as significant age gaps between rulers and their partners. The data includes special characters in names, and inconsistencies in age and year formats present a potential regular expression puzzle. Its primary purpose is to provide a structured view of the marital ties of English rulers throughout history.
Columns
- king_name: The name of the male or female ruler.
- king_age: The age of the ruler.
- consort_name: The name of the consort chosen to marry the monarch.
- consort_age: The age of the consort.
- year_of_marriage: The historical year in which the marriage took place.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a single CSV file named
english_monarchs_marriages_df.csv with a size of 3.31 kB. It is structured in a tabular format with 5 columns and 83 records. Some fields have missing or incomplete values; for instance, the king_age column is missing 7% of its values.Usage
This dataset is ideal for historical analysis, data visualisation projects, and genealogical research. It can be used to explore trends in royal marriages, such as age differences between spouses over centuries, or to create timelines and family trees of the English monarchy. It also serves as a useful resource for data cleaning and regular expression practice due to inconsistencies in the data fields.
Coverage
- Geographic Scope: The data covers Great Britain (GB).
- Time Range: The dataset spans from the Early 9th Century to the 20th Century.
- Demographic Scope: The unit of analysis is English monarchs and their consorts, covering both male and female rulers.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Historians and Researchers: To analyse marital patterns and royal lineage.
- Data Scientists and Analysts: For projects involving historical data, data cleaning, and visualisation.
- Educators and Students: As a teaching tool for history, data literacy, and social studies.
- Genealogists: To trace royal family connections and relationships.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- English Royal Marriages: 850-20th Century
- A History of English Monarchs and Consorts
- The Marital Ties of the English Crown
- Royal Unions: A Dataset of English Monarchs
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Original Data Source: The Marital Ties of the English Crown
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