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Regent (other)
A regent is someone appointed to administer a state in the absence, incapacity, or minority of the monarch. Regent or The Regent may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * The Regent (play), ''The Regent'' (play), a 1788 tragedy by Bertie Greatheed * ''The Regent (novel), The Regent'', a novel by Arnold Bennett#Novels_and_short_stories, Arnold Bennett * Regent (House of the Dragon), "Regent" (''House of the Dragon''), a 2024 episode of the television series ''House of the Dragon'' * Regent Records (UK) * Regent Records (US) * Regent Releasing, a theatrical film distribution company * Regent Theatre (other), several theatres and cinemas * Townsquare Media, a radio broadcaster based in Cincinnati, Ohio, US formerly known as Regent Communication. Brands and enterprises * Regent (German brand), German handmade suits manufacturer * Regent, a name used by Texaco in Britain from 1947 to 1967 * Regent LP, an American private equity firm * Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regent
In a monarchy, a regent () is a person appointed to govern a state because the actual monarch is a minor, absent, incapacitated or unable to discharge their powers and duties, or the throne is vacant and a new monarch has not yet been determined. The rule of a regent or regents is called a regency. A regent or regency council may be formed ''ad hoc'' or in accordance with a constitutional rule. ''Regent'' is sometimes a formal title granted to a monarch's most trusted advisor or personal assistant. If the regent is holding the position due to their being in the line of succession, the compound term '' prince regent'' is often used; if the regent of a minor is their mother, and she is wife or widow of the king, she would be referred to as ''queen regent''. If the formally appointed regent is unavailable or cannot serve on a temporary basis, a may be appointed to fill the gap. In a monarchy, a regent usually governs due to one of these reasons, but may also be elected to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
