A regnal number is a numerical designation given to a specific monarch within a particular royal lineage or dynasty. It helps to distinguish monarchs who share the same name by assigning them sequential numbers. For example, "Henry VIII" refers to the eighth king named Henry in English history. Regnal numbers are commonly used in monarchical systems and are often seen in historical contexts, official documents, and in the naming of kings and queens to provide clarity and avoid confusion among rulers with identical names.
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