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Friel, Brian
(Encyclopedia) Friel, BrianFriel, Brianfrēl [key], 1929–2015, Irish playwright, b. Killyglogher, Northern Ireland. Treating themes that enmesh both Irelands, he became the most acclaimed Irish…Wilson, James, American jurist
(Encyclopedia) Wilson, James, 1742–98, American jurist, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. near St. Andrews, Scotland. He studied at the universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh and, after…Brewer's: Erinnys
or Erinys. The goddess of vengeance, one of the Furies. (Greek mythology.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894EriphilaErin A B C D E F G H I J K L M…Top 100 Greatest Heroes and Villains
Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesFrom cheering on the underdog boxer Rocky Balboa to being terrorized by Dr. Hannibal Lecter, heroes and villains have always been a part of the movie experience. Most…Brewer's: Ukase
(2 syl.). A Russian term for an edict either proceeding from the senate or direct from the emperor. (Russian, ukaza, an edict.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…Brewer's: Ulania
Queen of Perduta or Islanda, sent a golden shield to Charlemagne, which he was to give to his bravest paladin. Whoever could win the shield from this paladin was to claim the hand of…Brewer's: Erigena
John Scotus, called “Scotus the Wise,” who died 886. He must not be confounded with Duns Scottus the schoolman, who lived some four centuries after him (1265-1308). Source: Dictionary of…Brewer's: Emerald Isle
Ireland. This term was first used by Dr. Drennan (1754-1820), in the poem called Erin. Of course, it refers to the bright green verdure of the island. “An emerald set in the ring of the…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: M
Selected Biographies A to Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+…Brewer's: Ireland
or Erin is Celtic; from Eri or Iar (western). Lloyd (State Worthies, article “Grandison”), with a gravity which cannot but excite laughter, says the island is called the land of Ire…Trending
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