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The Difference Between the UK, Great Britain and England
A lot of people get confused by different terms for the political or geographic body that includes England; some people will use Great Britain and the U.K. interchangeably. There are, however, some…Bancroft, Marie Effie Wilton, Lady
(Encyclopedia) Bancroft, Marie Effie Wilton, Lady, 1839–1921, English actress and manager. She made her debut (1856) at the Lyceum Theatre, London, and in 1865 became joint manager of the Prince of…Kinnock, Neil Gordon
(Encyclopedia) Kinnock, Neil GordonKinnock, Neil Gordonkĭnˈək [key], 1942–, British politician, b. Tredegar, Wales. The son of a miner, he studied at University College, Cardiff. In 1970 he was…Hoyle, Sir Fred
(Encyclopedia) Hoyle, Sir FredHoyle, Sir Fredhoil [key], 1915–2001, British astrophysicist and mathematician, b. Bingley, Yorkshire. During the years of World War II, Hoyle primarily worked on…Augustine of Canterbury, Saint
(Encyclopedia) Augustine of Canterbury, SaintAugustine of Canterbury, Saintôˈgəstēn, –tĭn; ôgŭsˈtĭn [key], d. c.605, Italian missionary, called the Apostle of the English, first archbishop of…Cardigan Welsh corgi
(Encyclopedia) Cardigan Welsh corgi, breed of short, long-bodied working dog believed to have been introduced into Wales from Central Europe c.1200 b.c. It stands about 12 in. (30.5 cm) high at the…Burton, Richard
(Encyclopedia) Burton, Richard, 1925–84, British actor, b. Pontrhydfen, Wales; his original name was Richard Jenkins. A dark, introspective actor with a splendid speaking voice, Burton specialized in…Bute, John Stuart, 3d earl of
(Encyclopedia) Bute, John Stuart, 3d earl ofBute, John Stuart, 3d earl ofby&oomacr;t [key], 1713–92, British politician. He was prominent as a friend of Frederick Louis, prince of Wales, as early…Warburton, William
(Encyclopedia) Warburton, William, 1698–1779, English bishop and author. Ordained in 1727 and serving successively in several rectories, he became chaplain to Frederick Louis, prince of Wales, in…United Kingdom Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
The United Kingdom is a sovereign nation located in Europe. It is composed of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. These countries have a rich history and cultural heritage…Trending
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