History GCSE

Regent

What Regent means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Regent

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A person who acts in place of the ruler; Odo frequently acted as regent when William was in Normandy.

Pearson Edexcel · Option B1: Key topic 3: Norman England, 1066–88 - 3 The Norman aristocracy (study guide)

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Option B1: Key topic 3: Norman England, 1066–88 - 3 The Norman aristocracy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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