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Alleyn, Edward
(Encyclopedia) Alleyn, EdwardAlleyn, Edwardălˈĭn [key], 1566–1626, English actor. He was the foremost member of the Admiral's Men, joining the group c.1587, and was the only rival of Richard Burbage…Malta
Infoplease has everything you need to know about Malta. Check out our country profile, full of essential information about Malta's geography, history, government, economy, population, culture,…Mintoff, Dominic
(Encyclopedia) Mintoff, Dominic, 1916–2012, Maltese political leader, prime minister of Malta (1955–58, 1971–84). An architect and engineer, he was educated at the Univ. of Malta and Oxford. He…Malta
(Encyclopedia) CE5 MaltaMaltamôlˈtə, officially Republic of Malta, republic (2015 est. pop. 428,000), 122 sq mi (316 sq km), in the Mediterranean Sea S of Sicily. It comprises the islands of Malta…Wandering Jew, in legend
(Encyclopedia) Wandering Jew, in literary and popular legend, a Jew who mocked or mistreated Jesus while he was on his way to the cross and who was condemned therefore to a life of wandering on earth…Malta, Knights of
(Encyclopedia) Malta, Knights of: see Knights Hospitalers.Knights of Malta
(Encyclopedia) Knights of Malta and Knights of Rhodes: see Knights Hospitalers.jew's-harp
(Encyclopedia) jew's-harp or jews'-harp, musical instrument of ancient lineage composed of a small metal frame containing a flexible metal tongue. The frame is held between the teeth and the metal…Valletta
(Encyclopedia) VallettaVallettavəlĕtˈə [key], city (1994 est. pop. 9,129), capital of Malta, NE Malta. It is strategically located on a rocky promontory between two deep harbors. Dockyards line the…Alexander, in the Bible
(Encyclopedia) Alexander, in the Bible. 1 Kinsman of Annas. 2 Son of Simon of Cyrene, probably a Christian. 3 Heretic condemned by Paul. 4 Coppersmith who did Paul harm. 5 Jew who tried to speak…Trending
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