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(Encyclopedia) boyarsboyarsbōyärzˈ [key], upper nobility in Russia from the 10th through the 17th cent. The boyars originally obtained influence and government posts through their military support of…byliny
(Encyclopedia) bylinybylinybĭlēˈnē [key] [Rus.,=what has happened], Russian scholarly term first applied in the 1840s to a great body of narrative and heroic poems. They are called by the folk…Duck Lake
(Encyclopedia) Duck Lake, small lake, central Sask., Canada, SW of Prince Albert. It was the scene of the first encounter in Riel's Rebellion (see under Riel, Louis) in 1885. A large group of Métis (…Hunza
(Encyclopedia) HunzaHunzah&oobreve;nˈsä [key], former princely state, 3,900 sq mi (10,101 sq km), NW Kashmir, administered by Pakistan. Declared a British protectorate in 1893, Hunza acceded to…Rudolf
(Encyclopedia) Rudolf, 1858–89, Austrian archduke, crown prince of Austria and Hungary; only son of Emperor Francis Joseph and Empress Elizabeth. Upon his mysterious death at Mayerling near Vienna (…Shephatiah
(Encyclopedia) ShephatiahShephatiahshĕfətīˈə [key], in the Bible. 1 One of David's mighty men. 2 Chief Simeonite under David. 3 Son of David. 4 Son of Jehoshaphat. 5 Prince in Jeremiah's time. 6…Prince William Forest Park
(Encyclopedia) Prince William Forest Park: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table).Bowie
(Encyclopedia) Bowie Bowie b&oomacr;ˈē [key], city (2020 pop. 58,329), Prince Georges co., W central Md.; inc…1999-2000 Boxing Featherweights <span class="rm" >(126 lbs)</span>
Date Winner Loser Result Title Site Oct. 22 Naseem Hamed Cesar Soto Wu 12 WBC/WBO Detroit Nov. 13 Paul Ingle Manuel Medina Wu 12 IBF Hull, ENG Jan…2001 World Cup Champions
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