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Hamilton, James, 3d earl of Arran
(Encyclopedia) Hamilton, James, 3d earl of Arran, 1530–1609, Scottish nobleman; son of James Hamilton, 2d earl of Arran. He spent some years (1550–58) as a soldier in France, but his espousal of…London, University of
(Encyclopedia) London, University of, at London, England; founded 1836 as an examining and degree-giving body. Teaching functions were not added until 1898. It comprised at first University College (…Esher, Reginald Baliol Brett, 2d Viscount
(Encyclopedia) Esher, Reginald Baliol Brett, 2d ViscountEsher, Reginald Baliol Brett, 2d Viscountbālˈyəl, ēˈshər [key], 1852–1930, English historian and government official. After sitting in…Buchanan, George
(Encyclopedia) Buchanan, George, 1506–82, Scottish humanist. Educated at St. Andrews and Paris, he became (1536) tutor to James V's illegitimate son James Stuart (later earl of Murray). He was…Caroline of Brunswick
(Encyclopedia) Caroline of Brunswick, 1768–1821, consort of George IV of England. The daughter of Charles William Ferdinand, duke of Brunswick, she married George (then prince of Wales) in 1795. She…Brewer's: Dutch
The Dutch have taken Holland. A quiz when anyone tells what is well known as a piece of wonderful news. Similar to Queen Bess (or Queen Anne) is dead; the Ark rested on Mount Ararat; etc…Brewer's: Freeman
(Mrs.). A name assumed by the Duchess of Marlborough in her correspondence with Queen Anne. The queen called herself Mrs. Morley. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer…John Brewer BROWN, Congress, MD (1836-1898)
BROWN John Brewer , a Representative from Maryland; born in Philadelphia, Pa., May 13, 1836; attended Centerville (Maryland) Academy and Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa.; studied law; was admitted…Richard RIDGELY, Congress, MD (1755-1824)
RIDGELY, Richard, a Delegate from Maryland; born in Queen Caroline Parish, Anne Arundel County, Md., August 3, 1755; attended St. John's College, Annapolis, Md.; assistant clerk of the council…Dudley George ROE, Congress, MD (1881-1970)
ROE Dudley George , a Representative from Maryland; born in Sudlersville, Queen Anne's County, Md., March 23, 1881; attended the public schools; was graduated from Washington College, Chestertown…Trending
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