Alphabetical Index for Who's Who: C

Canute was king of England, Norway and Denmark.

Nicolau Copernicus is considered the father of modern astronomy.

Catherine was the first wife of Henry VIII of England. Her refusal to go quietly when Henry sought to annul their marriage and the political connections that bolstered her position played a significant role in Henry's break with the Catholic Church.

Charlemagne consolidated a large portion of Europe under his rule, promoted learning, and instituted innovative administrative concepts.

An introduction to the most famous English writer of the Middle Ages.

Christine de Pizan was the first woman in western literature known to make a living from her writing. Widowed, she supported her three children and her mother with her writing, and championed women in her works.

Christopher Columbus made a historic voyage in 1492, searching for a westward route to the treasures of the east and instead encountering a new world.

Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar acquired the title of El Cid during his lifetime. He is the national hero of Spain.

The illegitimate son of Giuliano de'Medici rose to the highest power in the Church, but Pope Clement VII's vacillation caused trouble among the warring nations of Europe.

Constantine the Great was the first Roman emperor to profess Christianity. Constantine's support of the religion would help transform it into the institution it would remain through the Middle Ages.

Books on the life and work of Nicolau Copernicus, including biographies, books about his science and theory, works by Copernicus, and books for younger readers.