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Somerset, William Seymour, 2d duke of
(Encyclopedia) Somerset, William Seymour, 2d duke of: see Hertford, William Seymour, 1st marquess and 2d earl of.astronomy
(Encyclopedia) astronomy, branch of science that studies the motions and natures of celestial bodies, such as planets, stars, and galaxies; more generally, the study of matter and energy in the…parody
(Encyclopedia) parody, mocking imitation in verse or prose of a literary work. The following poem by Robert Southey was parodied by Lewis Carroll: “You are old, Father William,” the young man cried…William of Wykeham
(Encyclopedia) William of Wykeham or William of WickhamWilliam of Wykehamboth: wĭˈkəm [key], 1324–1404, English prelate and lord chancellor. He is thought to have been the son of a serf. Entering the…William Shakespeare: The Tempest, Act V
Act VScene IBefore Prospero's cellEnter Prospero in his magic robes, and ArielProsperoNow does my project gather to a head: My charms crack not; my spirits obey; and time Goes upright with…William II, emperor of Germany and king of Prussia
(Encyclopedia) William II, 1859–1941, emperor of Germany and king of Prussia (1888–1918), son and successor of Frederick III and grandson of William I of Germany and of Queen Victoria of England.…William Shakespeare: Coriolanus, Act II
Act IIScene IRome. A public placeEnter Menenius with the two Tribunes of the people, Sicinius and Brutus.MeneniusThe augurer tells me we shall have news to-night.BrutusGood or bad?MeneniusNot…William Shakespeare: Richard II, Act I, Scene III
Scene IIIThe lists at CoventryEnter the Lord Marshal and the Duke of AumerleLord MarshalMy Lord Aumerle, is Harry Hereford arm'd?Duke of AumerleYea, at all points; and longs to enter in.Lord…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: M
Selected Biographies A to Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+…Hereward the Wake
(Encyclopedia) Hereward the WakeHereward the Wakehĕrˈĭwərd [key], fl. 1070, Anglo-Saxon rebel against William I. A thane, he apparently held land in Lincolnshire. In 1070 he sacked Peterborough with…Trending
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