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In the wake of the British monarch's passing, what do you know about the various firsts that Queen Elizabeth II achieved during her record-breaking reign of 70 years?Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Biography
Mary Elizabeth MastrantonioactressBorn: 11/17/1958Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois Stage and film actress Mastrantonio delivered a strong performance opposite Al Pacino in Scarface (1983) and followed…Peabody, Elizabeth Palmer
(Encyclopedia) Peabody, Elizabeth PalmerPeabody, Elizabeth Palmerpēˈbädē, –bədē [key], 1804–94, American educator, lecturer, and reformer, b. Billerica, Mass. The Peabody family moved (c.1809) to…Elisabeth
(Encyclopedia) Elisabeth. For persons thus named, use Elizabeth.Elphinstone, William
(Encyclopedia) Elphinstone, WilliamElphinstone, Williamĕlˈfĭnstən, –stōnˌ [key], 1431–1514, Scottish prelate, founder of the Univ. of Aberdeen. He was trained in the law and was employed on many…Braga
(Encyclopedia) Braga, city (1991 est. pop. 86,316), capital of Braga dist., NW Portugal, in Minho. It is an agricultural trade center that produces electronics, textiles, and firearms. The ancient…Brooks, Phillips
(Encyclopedia) Brooks, Phillips, 1835–93, American Episcopal bishop, b. Boston. In 1869 he began his ministry at Trinity Church, Boston, where he became one of the most influential ministers of his…Hugh of Lincoln, Saint
(Encyclopedia) Hugh of Lincoln, Saint, 1140–1200, bishop of Lincoln, b. Avalon, Burgundy, of a noble family. He was educated and made his profession at the priory of Augustinian canons at…Hatton, Sir Christopher
(Encyclopedia) Hatton, Sir Christopher, 1540–91, English courtier. He became a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, from whom he received offices, honors, and lands. Knighted in 1578, he acted as Elizabeth…O'Connor, John Joseph
(Encyclopedia) O'Connor, John Joseph, 1920–2000, American Roman Catholic cardinal, b. Philadelphia. He was ordained a priest in 1945 and served as a military chaplain for 27 years, achieving the rank…Trending
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