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King: Royal Titles & Noble Ranks

Top of Page Royal titles and ranks of nobility have been used since the earliest days of civilization to denote those individuals who held an esteemed position in society. In most societies…

Brewer's: Solid Doctor

Richard Middleton, a cordelier; also called the Profound Doctor. (1304.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894SolingenSoler A B C D E F G H I J K L M…

Brewer's: Profound

(The). Richard Middleton, theologian. (—1304.) The Profound Doctor. Thomas Bradwarden, a schoolman. (Fourteenth century.) Most Profound Doctor. Ægidius de Columna, a Sicilian schoolman. (…

Brewer's: Birchin Lane

I must send you to Birchin Lane, i.e. whip you. The play is on birch (a rod). A suit in Birchin Lane. Birchin Lane was once famous for all sorts of apparel; references to second-hand…

Biographies: 2018 People in the News

2018 People in the News See also 2016 People in the News 2015 People in the News 2014 People in the News 2013 People in the News 2012 People in the News 2011 People in the News 2010 People…

Year in Review, 2011

Top events for the nation and the world News and Analysis News of the Nation The U.S. Avoids Default in 11th Hour • Occupy Wall Street • Campaign 2012 • Election 2011 • States…

Princess Diana

A privileged youth, a tragic death by David Johnson   Biographies of the Royal Family Royal Family Tree The Queen Mother Queen Elizabeth Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh…

The Declaration of Independence

On April 12, 1776, the legislature of North Carolina authorized its delegates to the Continental Congress to join with others in a declaration of separation from Great Britain; the first…

Biographies: 2019 People in the News

2019 People in the News See also 2018 People in the News 2016 People in the News 2015 People in the News 2014 People in the News 2013 People in the News 2012 People in the News 2011 People…