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... Brit . istic tendencies were by no means remarkable ; for it is obvious that the first hue produced by the Reformation was of that complexion ; and , that during the reign of Elizabeth , and a part of that of James , many of the prelacy ...
... Brit . istic tendencies were by no means remarkable ; for it is obvious that the first hue produced by the Reformation was of that complexion ; and , that during the reign of Elizabeth , and a part of that of James , many of the prelacy ...
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... Brit . ABERCROMBY ( Sir RALPH ) a distin- guished British general officer , was born in 1738 , at Tillibodie in Clackmannanshire . His first commission was that of cornet in the third regiment of Dragoon Guards in 1756 ; and he ...
... Brit . ABERCROMBY ( Sir RALPH ) a distin- guished British general officer , was born in 1738 , at Tillibodie in Clackmannanshire . His first commission was that of cornet in the third regiment of Dragoon Guards in 1756 ; and he ...
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... Brit . year was granted in support of the dignity . ABGARUS , a prince of Edessa in Syria . Sir Ralph Abercromby left four sons : George , a barrister at law ; John , a major - general ; James and Alexander . - Brit . Peerage ...
... Brit . year was granted in support of the dignity . ABGARUS , a prince of Edessa in Syria . Sir Ralph Abercromby left four sons : George , a barrister at law ; John , a major - general ; James and Alexander . - Brit . Peerage ...
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... Brit . ALDEGRAEF , a Westphalian , born at Zoust , in 1502. He was a good painter , but latterly devoted almost the whole of his atten- tion to the more lucrative profession of en- graving . His principal work is a large picture of the ...
... Brit . ALDEGRAEF , a Westphalian , born at Zoust , in 1502. He was a good painter , but latterly devoted almost the whole of his atten- tion to the more lucrative profession of en- graving . His principal work is a large picture of the ...
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... Brit . ALDHELM , See ADHELM . ALDROVANDUS ( ULYSSES ) a celebrated natural historian , born at Bologna in 1522 , where he was professor of philosophy philos and phy- sic . In the pursuit of his favourite study he became a great ...
... Brit . ALDHELM , See ADHELM . ALDROVANDUS ( ULYSSES ) a celebrated natural historian , born at Bologna in 1522 , where he was professor of philosophy philos and phy- sic . In the pursuit of his favourite study he became a great ...
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