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Ormonde, James Butler, 5th earl of

(Encyclopedia) Ormonde, James Butler, 5th earl of, 1420–61, Irish nobleman. He was knighted in his youth by Henry VI of England and was created earl of Wiltshire in 1449. He succeeded to the earldom…

Part IV. A Landholder

When the Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia in 1787, Oliver Ellsworth represented Connecticut and took an active part in the proceedings. During debate on the Great Compromise,…

Lancaster, house of

(Encyclopedia) Lancaster, house ofLancaster, house oflăngˈkəstər [key], royal family of England. The line was founded by the second son of Henry III, Edmund Crouchback, 1245–96, who was created earl…

William Shakespeare: Henry VI (Pt 1), Act II

Act IIScene IBefore OrleansEnter a Sergeant of a band with two SentinelsSergeantSirs, take your places and be vigilant: If any noise or soldier you perceive Near to the walls, by some…