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York, Richard, duke of

(Encyclopedia) York, Richard, duke of, 1411–60, English nobleman, claimant to the throne. He was descended from Edward III through his father, Richard, earl of Cambridge, grandson of that king, and…

William Shakespeare: Henry V, Dramatis Personae

Dramatis PersonaeKing Henry, the Fifth. Brothers to the King.Duke of GloucesterDuke of BedfordOthers.Duke of Exeter, uncle to the King. Duke of York, cousin to the King. Earl of SalisburyEarl…

William Shakespeare: Henry V, Act IV, Scene VII

Scene VIIAnother part of the fieldEnter Fluellen and GowerFluellenKill the poys and the luggage! 'tis expressly against the law of arms: 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as…

February 2003 Disasters

Feb. 1, Tex.: The Columbia Space Shuttle, on its 28th mission, broke up as it reentered Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven crew members. They were: Rick D. Husband, William C. McCool,…

1995 Radio & Records All-Time Charts

1995 Radio & Records All-Time ChartsAdult Contemporary (AC)“Love Will Keep Us Alive” Eagles (Geffen)“Believe” Elton John (Rocket/Island)“Take a Bow” Madonna (Maverick/Sire/WB)“Have You…

Brewer's: Amarant

A cruel giant slain by Guy of Warwick. —Guy and Amarant, Percy's Reliques. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894AmaranthAmanda A B C D E F G H I J K L…