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Nash, John
(Encyclopedia)Nash, John, 1752–1835, English architect; pupil of Sir Robert Taylor. After enjoying an extensive practice in Wales, he began to work c.1792 in London. His capacities were greatest in town planning,...Taché, Sir Étienne Paschal
(Encyclopedia)Taché, Sir Étienne Paschal ātyĕnˈ päskälˈ täshāˈ [key], 1795–1865, Canadian statesman, b. Quebec prov. He fought with the British in the War of 1812 and then became a doctor. He entered (...Hotspur
(Encyclopedia)Hotspur: see Percy, Sir Henry.Fleming, Sir Sandford
(Encyclopedia)Fleming, Sir Sandford: see standard time. ...Q, English author
(Encyclopedia)Q: see Quiller-Couch, Sir Arthur Thomas. ...Gresham's law
(Encyclopedia)Gresham's law: see under Gresham, Sir Thomas. ...Jameson Raid
(Encyclopedia)Jameson Raid: see Jameson, Sir Leander Starr. ...Kniller, Gottfried von
(Encyclopedia)Kniller, Gottfried von: see Kneller, Sir Godfrey. ...Jones, Sir Edward Burne-
(Encyclopedia)Jones, Sir Edward Burne-: see Burne-Jones. ...Elaine
(Encyclopedia)Elaine, in Arthurian legend: see Launcelot, Sir. ...Browse by Subject
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