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London, England Read previews of the events, biographies of famous athletes, Olympic trivia, and more What's in Store for the London Games Olympic Stadium Photo Source: London 2012…Brewer's: England
Verstegan quaintly says that Egbert was “chiefly moved” to call his kingdom England “in respect of Pope Gregory's changing the name of Engelisce into Angellyke. ” And this “may have moved…Lynndie England
United States Army Reserve private Lynndie England is the woman seen mugging for the camera and taunting naked Iraqi male prisoners of Abu Ghraib prison in photographs made public in May of 2004.…New England
Source: The U.S. Department of State The smallest region, New England has not been blessed with large expanses of rich farmland or a mild climate. Yet it played a dominant role in American…England (Group G)
FIFA World Ranking: 5 Players to Watch: Alan Shearer (F), Michael Owen (F), Steve McManaman (M) Prospects: England could be the best team in Europe right now. If they maintain their level of play…Brewer's: Lady of England
Maud, daughter of Henry I. The title of “Domina Anglorum” was conferred upon her by the Council of Winchester, held April 7th, 1141. (Rymer: Fædera, i.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…Brewer's: Achilles of England
The Duke of Wellington (1769–1852). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Achilles of GermanyAchilles the English A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q…Brewer's: Æsop of England
John Gay. (1688–1732.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Aesop of FranceAesop of Arabia A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X…Brewer's: Champion of England
A person whose office it is to ride up Westminster Hall on a Coronation Day, and challenge any one who disputes the right of succession. The office was established by William the Conqueror…Brewer's: Chancellor of England
(The). The Lord Chancellor, or the Lord High Chancellor. The highest judicial functionary of the nation, who ranks above all peers, except princes of the blood and the Archbishop of…Trending
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