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Francis, French prince, duke of Alençon and Anjou
(Encyclopedia) Francis, 1554–84, French prince, duke of Alençon and Anjou; youngest son of King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici. Although ill-shapen, pockmarked, and endowed with a…John III, king of Poland
(Encyclopedia) John III (John Sobieski)John IIIsôbyĕˈskē [key], 1624–96, king of Poland (1674–96), champion of Christian Europe against the Ottomans. Born to an ancient noble family, he was appointed…Berwick, James FitzJames, duke of
(Encyclopedia) Berwick, James FitzJames, duke ofBerwick, James FitzJames, duke ofbĕrˈĭk [key], 1670–1734, marshal of France; illegitimate son of King James II of England and Arabella Churchill,…Roches, Peter des
(Encyclopedia) Roches, Peter desRoches, Peter desdā rōsh [key], d. 1238, English churchman and statesman, b. Poitou. A chamberlain under Richard I of England, then entered the service of King John,…William Blake: The Book of Thel, II
by WilliamBlakeIIIIII O little Cloud the virgin said, I charge thee to tell me Why thou complainest now when in one hour thou fade away: Then we shall seek thee but not find: ah Thel is…William Shakespeare: Richard II, Act V, Scene VI
Scene VIWindsor castleFlourish. Enter Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of York, with other Lords, and AttendantsHenry BolingbrokeKind uncle York, the latest news we hear Is that the rebels have…William Shakespeare: Macbeth, Act II, Scene IV
Scene IVOutside Macbeth's castleEnter Ross and an old ManOld ManThreescore and ten I can remember well: Within the volume of which time I have seen Hours dreadful and things strange; but this…William Shakespeare: Macbeth, Act II, Scene III
Scene IIIThe sameKnocking within. Enter a PorterPorterHere's a knocking indeed! If a man were porter of hell-gate, he should have old turning the key.Knocking withinKnock, knock, knock! Who's…William Shakespeare: Cymbeline, Act II, Scene IV
Scene IVRome. Philario's houseEnter Posthumus and PhilarioPosthumus LeonatusFear it not, sir: I would I were so sure To win the king as I am bold her honour Will remain hers.PhilarioWhat…1 Kings: 2
1 Kings Chapter 2 1 Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying, 2 I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man…Trending
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