The British monarchy traces its origins from the petty kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England and early medieval Scotland, which consolidated into the kingdoms of England and Scotland by the 10th century. England was conquered by the Normans in 1066, after which Wales also gradually came under the control of Anglo-Normans.
1. Who was the earliest king of England? The first king of all of England was Athelstan (895-939 AD) of the House of Wessex, grandson of Alfred the Great and 30th great-granduncle to Queen Elizabeth II. The Anglo-Saxon king defeated the last of the Viking invaders and consolidated Britain, ruling from 925-939 AD.
SAXON KINGS. Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Charlemagne in 802, he regained his kingdom of Wessex.
Often, people who have pneumonia can be successfully treated, though sometimes complications still happen. Complications are more likely if pneumonia is untreated. These complications are more common in children, older adults, and people with other serious conditions.
Certain people are more likely to become ill with pneumonia: adults 65 years or older; children younger than 5 years old; people who have ongoing medical conditions (like asthma, diabetes or heart disease); and people who smoke cigarettes.
Anyone can get pneumonia, but some people are more at risk than others. Learn about causes and symptoms of pneumonia, how pneumonia is treated, ways to prevent pneumonia and more in this section. Pneumonia is a common lung infection caused by germs, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Death commonly results from progressive sepsis, shock, and respiratory failure,8‐10,12 but the importance of heart failure, myocardial ischemia/infarction, and arrhythmia are increasingly recognized. Through these complications or others, pneumonia may also cause cardiac arrest.
Pneumonia is mostly spread when people infected cough, sneeze or talk, sending respiratory droplets into the air. These droplets can then be inhaled by close contacts. Less often, you can get pneumonia from touching an object or surface that has the germ on it and then touching your nose or mouth.
Most people with pneumonia respond well to treatment, but pneumonia can be very serious and even deadly. You are more likely to have complications if you are an older adult, a very young child, have a weakened immune system, or have a serious medical problem like diabetes or cirrhosis.
Adults 65 years or older and children younger than 5 years old are at increased risk for pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause mild to severe illness in people of all ages.
Pneumonia can affect anyone. But the two age groups at highest risk are: Children who are 2 years old or younger. People who are age 65 or older.
Prevnar 13®: Doctors give this vaccine to children at 2, 4, 6, and 12 through 15 months old and to older children who need it. The vaccine helps protect against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria that can cause serious infections in children and adults.
Rapid, shallow breathing. Sharp or stabbing chest pain that gets worse when you breathe deeply or cough. Loss of appetite, low energy, and fatigue. Nausea and vomiting, especially in small children.
A more severe case of pneumonia can cause even more damage to your lungs, which can be significant and even permanent in some cases. "After severe pneumonia, lung capacity is reduced and muscles may be weak from being so ill.
The typical pneumonia treatment plan consists of rest, antibiotics, and increased fluid intake. You should take it easy even if your symptoms begin to subside. Depending on the cause of pneumonia, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication instead of an antibiotic.
Azithromycin is a first-line treatment for healthy adults under age 65 with bacterial pneumonia. It is often paired with another antibiotic like doxycycline or amoxicillin. Azithromycin is currently being studied for its effectiveness in treating secondary bacterial pneumonia that is sometimes associated with COVID-19.
The Danish monarchy has existed for more than 1000 years and is among the oldest royal houses in the world. Read more about the successive monarchs in Denmark all the way from Gorm the Old to the present sovereign, HM Queen Margrethe II.
KING HENRY VIII & KATHERINE OF ARAGON
Theirs was the original royal divorce: King Henry VIII famously split with the Catholic church in 1534 in order to divorce the first of his six wives, Katherine of Aragon, who had not become pregnant with a male heir throughout their marriage.
Princess Alice became the oldest known royal in history when she reached the age of 101 years and 269 days on September 20, 2003. She beat the previous record held by Princess Leonilla of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn (Prussia) who lived for 101 years and 268 days.
Most cases of viral pneumonia are mild and get better without treatment within 1 to 3 weeks. Some cases are more serious and require a hospital stay.