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(Encyclopedia) Russell, English noble family. It first appeared prominently in the reign of Henry VIII when John Russell, 1st earl of Bedford, 1486?–1555, rose to military and diplomatic importance.…42 Top Western Movie Quotes
Top of Page Western movies have always been a staple in the film industry and Hollywood. The genre is known for its sweeping landscapes, memorable lines, and iconic characters like Harry Callahan,…Prince: Royal Titles & Noble Ranks
Top of Page Being a prince is one of the most recognizable titles of nobility in the world. It has been bestowed upon members of royal families for centuries and is often associated with power,…Timeline: King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla Parker Bowles
1970 Charles, then the Prince of Wales, and Camilla Shand meet at a polo match. A romance begins. 1971 Charles joins the Royal Navy; relationship between Charles and…McClintock, Sir Francis Leopold
(Encyclopedia) McClintock, Sir Francis Leopold, 1819–1907, British arctic explorer. As a lieutenant in the navy he was assigned to his first arctic service in 1848, when Sir James Clark Ross went in…Edwin
(Encyclopedia) Edwin or EadwinEdwinboth: ĕdˈwĭn [key], 585?–632, king of Northumbria (616–32), The son and heir of Ælla, king of Deira, he was kept from his inheritance by Æthelfrith. Edwin sought…Newcastle, William Cavendish, duke of
(Encyclopedia) Newcastle, William Cavendish, duke of, 1593?–1676, English soldier and politician. Of great wealth, Cavendish became (1638) governor of the prince of Wales and a privy councilor.…Stuart, Henry Benedict Maria Clement
(Encyclopedia) Stuart or Stewart, Henry Benedict Maria Clement, known as Cardinal York, 1725–1807, claimant to the British throne, b. Rome. Second son of James Francis Edward Stuart (the Old…Canberra
(Encyclopedia) Canberra Canberra kănˈbərə [key], city (2020 pop. 457,000), capital of Australia, in the Australian…Stafford, Henry, 2d duke of Buckingham
(Encyclopedia) Stafford, Henry, 2d duke of Buckingham, 1454?–1483, English nobleman. He was the grandson of Humphrey Stafford, the 1st duke, whom he succeeded in 1460. He passed the death sentence on…Trending
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