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Mary I, 1516–58, queen of England
(Encyclopedia) Mary I (Mary Tudor), 1516–58, queen of England (1553–58), daughter of Henry VIII and Katharine of Aragón. During the spread of Protestantism in the reign of her half-brother, Edward…William Shakespeare: Richard III, Act IV
Act IVScene IBefore the TowerEnter, on one side, Queen Elizabeth, Duchess OF York, and Dorset; on the other, Anne, Duchess of Gloucester, leading Lady Margaret Plantagenet, Clarence's young…Brewer's: Virgin Queen
(The). Queen Elizabeth (1533, 1558-1603). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894VirginsVirgin Mary's Peas A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S…Brewer's: Queen of Hearts
Elizabeth, daughter of James I. This unfortunate Queen of Bohemia was so called in the Low Countries, from her amiable character and engaging manners, even in her lowest estate. (1596-1662…Brewer's: Queen's College
(Oxford), founded in 1340 by Robert de Eglesfield, and so called in compliment to Queen Philippa, whose confessor he was. Queen's College (Cambridge), founded in 1448 by Margaret of Anjou…Wright, Patience Lovell
(Encyclopedia) Wright, Patience Lovell, 1725–86, American sculptor, b. Bordentown, N.J., mother of Joseph Wright. Her portraits, modeled in wax, were the earliest recorded attempts at sculptural…Maitland, William
(Encyclopedia) Maitland, William (Maitland of Lethington), 1528?–1573, Scottish statesman. In 1559 he deserted the regent Mary of Guise and joined the revolt of the Protestant nobles. When Mary Queen…The Royal Family
The Queen Mum Turns 100! Britain honors the country's most beloved royal by David Johnson The Queen Mother arrives at London's Guildhall for a celebratory lunch in her honor on June 27, 2000. The…Sackville, Thomas, 1st earl of Dorset
(Encyclopedia) Sackville, Thomas, 1st earl of Dorset, 1536–1608, English statesman and poet. A barrister of the Inner Temple, Sackville entered Parliament in 1558, gained favor with Elizabeth I, and…Beauty Queen of Leenane
By: Martin McDonagh Director: Garry Hynes Sets/Costumes: Francis O'Connor Lighting: Ben Ormerod Music: Paddy Cunneen Opened: 3/98 at the Walter Kerr Theatre Cast:…Trending
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