Aniko gaal schott biography of michaels
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A Trilogy by HRH
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by Janet Donovan | on May 13th, 2015 |Photo credit: Janet Donovan
If you’re a history buff, you’re going to loveAgnès Sorel: Mistress of Beauty by Her Royal Highness Princess Michael of Kent who was in Washington for a book launch at the home of her friends Nash and Aniko Gaal Schott. Part of the Anjou Trilogy, the second volume has all of the drama, history, murders, suspense and romance one has come to expect. Hollywood on the Potomac sat down with HRH for an exclusive interview prior to the launch.
“I do family trees in the beginning of all of my books,” she told us. “I didn’t know that I was descended from every person in the Trilogy until a Genealogist told me.” We’re not sure if that includes those that were poisoned.
HRH Princess Michael of Kent
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The Trilogy:
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10/20/2006 -The American Hungarian Federation commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution at Washington, D.C.’s Cosmos Club and recognizes outstanding Hungarian Americans.
The American Hungarian Federation honored the memory of the heroes of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, at a gala dinner at the prestigious Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C., on October 20th. Close to 150 Federation members, American Hungarians, their American friends and relatives attended the dinner. former Senator Joseph Tydings gave the keynote address. During the ceremony, President Bush's Proclamation about the 1956 Revolt was read, as well as Viktor Orban's letter addressed to American Hungarians (see below for more). Seven American Hungarians received the Federation's "Michael Kovats Medal of Freedom Award" in recognition of their efforts on behalf of Hungarian causes.
1956 was the first tear in the iron curtain and a momentous historical event with broad implic
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"Fidelissimus ad Mortem" "Faithful unto Death"
The American Hungarian Federation (AHF) established the Colonel Commandant Michael Kovats Medal of Freedom to honor outstanding individuals and recognize their life's achievements, dedication to freedom and democracy, promotion of transatlantic relations, and meritorious contribution to society. The award, AHF's highest honor, is open to Hungarians and non-Hungarians alike.
Inscribed on the medal is AHF's Motto, “Fidelissimus ad Mortem" or "Faithful Unto Death” (Híven Mindhalálig in Hungarian) representing Hungarian American historical committment to the United States. The motto was taken from a letter written by former Hussar Officer Michael Kováts to Benjamin Franklin. Kovats, known as the Founding Father of the US Cavalry, who offered his sword in service to the United States.
On May 11, 1779, Colonel Kovats gave his life in the American War forIndependence while l