Because his vision of personal and social perfections was framed as a revival of the ordered society of earlier times, Confucius is often considered a great proponent of conservatism, but a closer look at what he proposes often shows that he used ( and perhaps twisted ) past institutions and rites to push a new political agenda of his own: a revival of a unified royal state, whose rulers would succeed to power on the basis of their moral merits instead of lineage. These would be rulers devoted to their people, striving for personal and social perfection, and such a ruler would spread his own virtues to the people instead of imposing proper behavior with laws and rules.

Because the 16th Earl held land from the Crown by knight service, after his father's death on 3 August 1562, Oxford became a royal ward of the 29-year-old Queen, and was placed in the household of Sir William Cecil, her Secretary of State and chief advisor.

Because of his close connection with the great royal families of Germany, France, England and Denmark, Callistus ' papacy was received with much anticipation and celebration throughout Europe.

Because it was originally a royal residence, the Palace included no purpose-built chambers for the two Houses.

Because women transmitted the right to succession, a renowned warrior not of royal birth might be nominated to become king through marriage to a woman in line of succession.

Because Tyrol had no law code at this time, the nobility freely expropriated money from the populace, which caused the royal palace in Innsbruck to fester with corruption.

Because of the baptism of Jesus, water from the Jordan is employed for the christening of heirs and princes in several Christian royal houses, such as the cases of Simeon of Bulgaria or James Ogilvy.

Because of its royal patronage, the abbey was one of the pilgrimage centres of medieval England, and one of its richest and most important religious houses, with possessions as far away as Herefordshire and Scotland.

Because Fëanor had taken the ships and left the Noldor led by his half-brother on the west side of the sea, the royal houses of the Noldor were feuding, but Fingon son of Fingolfin, saved Maedhros, son of Fëanor, from Morgoth's imprisonment and the feud was settled.

Because of this, the marriage of the king to a Greek commoner presented an opportunity to Hellenise the royal family.

Because British royal rule is not salic ( meaning passed down along the male line, but rather, through immediate family ), following the deaths of these people each of Queen Victoria's ' untitled ' daughters would assume the throne in turn ; Princess Louise, Princess Helena, and finally Princess Beatrice.

Because duels were forbidden by royal edict and Aramis was a novitiate, he had to disappear and adopt a very low profile, which led him to enlist in the musketeers corps.

Because Phanom Rung is a beautiful and important historical site, the province also organizes an annual festival on the first weekends of April when a colourful parade is held following ancient royal Khmer tradition as well as a sound and light show at the Phanom Rung Sanctuary.

Because all royal names are written inside cartouches, it was often believed that Baufra and Djedefhor once had ruled for short time, but contemporary sources entitle them as mere princes.

Because of their kinship and Lancaster's royal blood, the King commuted the sentence to mere beheading ( as opposed to being drawn, quartered, and beheaded ) and Lancaster was convicted of treason and executed near Pontefract Castle.

Because all male members of the royal clan are considered to have equally legitimate claims on power, the ruler is the individual who eliminates competitors and re-subjugates the rest of the state formation.

Because of their common Scandinavian origin, the Three Crowns are also featured in the royal coat of arms of Denmark where they might be referred to as the " union mark ".

Because he was never crowned emperor, he is usually referred to as Lij Iyasu, " Lij " meaning child, especially one born of royal blood.

Because of this the old royal house was purged and any surviving members went in to hiding.

Because of that, in 1432 it became a battlefield of an important battle between the royal forces of Jogaila under Žygimantas Kęstutaitis and the forces of Švitrigaila allied with the Teutonic Order.

Because of the great numbers of people attracted by fairs they were often the scenes of riots and disturbances, so the privilege of holding a fair was granted by royal charter.

Because of an unwillingness on the part of various nobles to serve in the royal household, King Louis XVI soon afterwards summoned him back to Paris in order for him to resume his position as a premier gentilhomme at the Tuileries Palace.

Because of its central role in Ryūkyūan political and religious life, Shuri Castle is surrounded by various sites of historical interest, including Shureimon, the main gate to the castle, and Tamaudun, the royal tombs located adjacent to Shuri Castle.

Because of its royal history Łęczyca is probably more tourist-worthy than its current size might suggest.

Because of his style of leadership it was not he but Ernest Bevin who masterminded foreign policy.

Because Hyrum was Joseph's successor, their deaths caused a succession crisis, and Brigham Young assumed leadership over the majority of Saints.

Because the leadership of the minority government had made the vote on the budget vote a " vote of confidence " in the minority government, the defeat of the Disraeli budget was a " vote of no confidence " in the minority government and meant the downfall of the minority government.

Because leaders are held responsible for their followers ' ability to achieve the organization's goals, their ability to motivate their followers is a critical factor of leadership effectiveness.

Because Hyrum was Joseph's logical successor, their deaths caused a succession crisis, and Brigham Young assumed leadership over the majority of Saints.

Bourke held a high position as chieftain of a senior branch of his sept. Because of his sept leadership he would eventually be eligible for election as Mac William, the second most powerful office in Connacht.

Because of this he was perhaps one of the most knowledgeable Norwegian military leaders and was respected by other Allied leaders for his knowledge and leadership skills.

Because of his outstanding military leadership in World War I, particularly during the Battle of Verdun, he was viewed as a national hero in France.

) Because of their " distinctive histories and traditions ," black schools can function as the center and symbol of black communities, and provide examples of independent black leadership, success, and achievement.

Because of Essex County's rich history, which includes 17th century colonial history, maritime history spanning its existence, and leadership in the expansions of the textile industry in the 19th century, the entire county has been designated the Essex National Heritage Area by the National Park Service.

Because of these failures Sun's leadership was beginning to be challenged by elements from within the Tongmenghui who wished to remove him as leader.

Because Zhao had risen to power through his work in the provinces, he never enjoyed strong connections among the Party leadership in Beijing.

Because The Ladder was the primary method of communication from the leadership of the DOB to its individual chapters, the editor position was extremely influential in the group.

Because of the piousness, wisdom, and leadership abilities of the Hasidic Masters, members of Hasidic communities are sometimes inclined to regard their dynastic rebbes who are descended from the Davidic line as potential candidates for Messiah.

Because little information remains with regard to Pelagius ' actual teachings, it is possible that some of his doctrines were subject to revision and suppression by his enemies ( followers of Augustine and the Church leadership as a whole at that time ).

Because the PLA has been under party control since its inception, the leadership of the party over the military did not change with the establishment of the state Central Military Commission.

Because both the Communist Party of China and the People's Liberation Army promote according to seniority, it is possible to discern distinct generations of Chinese leadership.

Because of his leadership ability, Ouray was also acknowledged by the United States government as a chief of the Ute.

Because of such demands and the inflammatory tone of its current leadership, it was sometimes accused of being anti-religious or hating the religious, and so some, including many secular people who would otherwise agree with its platform, would not vote for it.

Because the Republicans did not assign him to any committees either, Traficant became the first member of the House of Representatives in over a century outside the top leadership without any committee assignment.

Because the Choctaw had a matrilineal system for property and hereditary leadership, LeFlore gained elite status from his mother's family and clan.

Because an organized minority faction supported some lists running against lists supported by the party leadership, Lutte Ouvrière suspended the faction from the organization.

Because the Protestant subdivisions do not maintain a common theology or earthly leadership, they are far more distinct than the subdivisions of the other four groupings.

Because of the unwieldy coalition and his character, his leadership was not strong.