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Brewer's: Greek Commentator
Fernan Nunen de Guzman, the great promoter of Greek literature in Spain. (1470-1553.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Greek CrossGreek Church A B C D E…M - R
Ibrahim Bare MainassaraRichard MariusGerald MartinRichard Martin,Victor MatureCurtis MayfieldMike McCreadyPaul MellonYehudi MenuhinDonald MillsMr. ProspectorNaomi MitchisonWilmer MizellJay…Brewer's: Spanish Brutus
(The). Alfonzo Perez de Guzman (1258-1309). Lope de Vega has celebrated this hero. When besieged, he was threatened with the death of his son, who had been taken prisoner, unless he…Brewer's: Alfonso XI of Castile,
whose “favourite” was Leonora de Guzman. Being threatened with excommunication unless he put her away (as Leonora was in love with Ferdinando, a brave officer), the king created Ferdinando…Brewer's: Gil Blas
(g soft). The hero of Le Sage's novel of the same name. Timid, but audacious; well-disposed, but easily led astray; shrewd, but easily gulled by practising on his vanity; good-natured, but…Brewer's: Ferdinando
A brave soldier who obtained a complete victory over the King of Morocco and Grenada, near Tarifa, in 1340. Being in love with Leonora de Guzman, Alfonso XI., whose life he had saved in…McGavin, Darren
actorBirthplace: San Joaquin, Calif.Born: 1922Died: 2006Brewer's: Glass Houses
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones. When, on the union of the two crowns, London was inundated with Scotchmen, Buckingham was a chief instigator of the movement against…David W. Barry 2002 Deaths
David W. BarryAge: 58 scientist who codiscovered AZT, the antiviral drug that is considered the first effective treatment for AIDS. Died: San Francisco, Jan. 28, 2002Joaquín BalaguerA -…Norman Buddy Baker 2002 Deaths
Norman “Buddy” BakerAge: 84 composer who scored about 200 films, television shows, and other events for Walt Disney. Died: Sherman Oaks, Calif., July 26, 2002Buck BakerA - FJoaquín Balaguer…Trending
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