To define British-
William I to Victoria (seeing as this is the before 1900 section). I have left out the Anglo-Saxon monarchs because of the fundamental differences in structure, language, and other factors between them and their Norman successors.
This does not include Scottish monarchs that were not also monarchs of England. I apologize for naming it British, but I felt that to be more appropriate than English, considering the state of affairs after the Union.
Cromwells are not included. They do not fit my personal definition of a monarch.
I'll probably have to add more to the list: I am happy to do so, just specify. The responses I've laid out to start with are some that just came to mind for me as great monarchs/popularly considered great by many. I could very well be forgetting someone obvious.
William I to Victoria (seeing as this is the before 1900 section). I have left out the Anglo-Saxon monarchs because of the fundamental differences in structure, language, and other factors between them and their Norman successors.
This does not include Scottish monarchs that were not also monarchs of England. I apologize for naming it British, but I felt that to be more appropriate than English, considering the state of affairs after the Union.
Cromwells are not included. They do not fit my personal definition of a monarch.
I'll probably have to add more to the list: I am happy to do so, just specify. The responses I've laid out to start with are some that just came to mind for me as great monarchs/popularly considered great by many. I could very well be forgetting someone obvious.