We have the results of the first round of voting from you guys, everybody online. With a narrow first round victory would that the same would occur in Brazil's first round presidential election? We have Elizabeth 51%. Trailing that we have Alfred with 24 and then a very exciting battle for third place between Henry the eighth and Victoria Victorian on 12. But such passionate, passionate advocacy is sure to see those numbers change. Then we're going to throw the audience some questions. So you guys think of what you want to ask these distinguished historians, and then we'll do the final vote in 25 minutes or so. And we can see who walks away with this incredible trophy figuratively. Let's start
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In October Intelligence Squared partnered with History Hit to ask, who was the greatest English monarch? Each of the kings and queens competing for the title left a distinctive stamp on their era – but who did most to shape the nation and the lives of its people? Who was the cleverest? Who was the bravest? Who was the most loved? Hosted by History Hit's Dan Snow, this lively event throws light on the monarchy as an institution, exploring how it has survived the challenges and vicissitudes of the ages.
Tom Holland - Alfred the Great
Tracy Borman - Henry VIII
Helen Castor - Elizabeth I
Jane Ridley - Queen Victoria
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