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Welsh, Robert Gilbert
Welsh, Robert Gilbert[?-1924](1)Dramatic critic of the "Evening Telegram" of New York City. He has not yet published a collection of poetry, but has appeared in the leading magazines.Brewer's: Robert of Brunne
that is, of Bourne, in Lincolnshire. His name was Robert Manning, author of an old English Chronicle, written in the reign of Edward III. It consists of two parts, the first of which is in…Brewer's: Robert the Devil
Robert, first Duke of Normandy; so called for his daring and cruelty. The Norman tradition is that his wandering ghost will not be allowed to rest till the Day of Judgment. He is also…Brewer's: Robert Macaire
He's a Robert Macaire. A bluff, free-living, unblushing libertine, who commits the most horrible crimes without stint or compunction. It is a character in M. Daumier's drama of L'Auberge…Brewer's: Robert Street
(Adelphi; London). So called from Robert Adams, the builder. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Robert le DiableRobert Macaire A B C D E F G H I J K…Brewer's: Robert's Men
Bandits, marauders, etc. So called from Robin Hood, the outlaw. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Robespierre's WeaversRobert of Brunne A B C D E F G H…Brewer's: John Roberts
(A). An enormous tankard holding enough drink for any ordinary drinker to last through Saturday and Sunday. This measure was introduced into Wales in 1886 to compensate topers for the…Robert Loggia Biography
Robert LoggiaactorBorn: 1/3/1930Birthplace: New York, New York Saying of himself, “I'm a character actor in that I play many different roles, and I'm virtually unrecognizable from one role to…Robert Morley Biography
Robert Morleyactor, writerBorn: 5/26/1908Birthplace: Semley, Wiltshire, England Robert Morley, a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, first starred on stage, playing the…Robert Johnson Biography
Robert Johnsonblues singer, guitaristBorn: 5/5/1911Birthplace: Hazelhurst, Mississippi Robert Johnson may well have been the most influential blues musician of all time. Although he only…Trending
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