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Nicholas V, pope
(Encyclopedia) Nicholas V, 1397–1455, pope (1447–55), an Italian named Tommaso Parentucelli, b. probably Sarzana, Liguria; successor of Eugene IV. From Eugene IV he inherited the antipapal enactments…William Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice, Act II, Scene IV
Scene IVThe same. A streetEnter Gratiano, Lorenzo, Salarino, and SalanioLorenzoNay, we will slink away in supper-time, Disguise us at my lodging and return, All in an hour.GratianoWe have not…William Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice, Act V
Act VScene IBelmont. Avenue to Portia's houseEnter Lorenzo and JessicaLorenzoThe moon shines bright: in such a night as this, When the sweet wind did gently kiss the trees And they did make…Florence, city, Italy
(Encyclopedia) Florence Florence flôrˈəns, flŏrˈ– [key], Ital. Firenze, city (2021 est. metro area…baptistery
(Encyclopedia) baptisterybaptisterybăpˈtĭstrē [key], part of a church, or a separate building in connection with it, used for administering baptism. In the earliest examples it was merely a basin or…pulpit
(Encyclopedia) pulpit, in churches, elevated platform with low enclosing sides, used for preaching the sermon. In the earliest churches the episcopal throne served this purpose. The boxlike elevated…Orsini
(Encyclopedia) OrsiniOrsiniōrsēˈnē [key], powerful Roman family that included three popes and numerous other churchmen, soldiers and statesmen. The eponymous ancestor was one Ursus. Giacinto Orsini,…John Keats: Isabella; or, The Pot of Basil
by John Keats LamiaThe Eve of St. AgnesIsabella; or, The Pot of Basil A Story from Boccaccio Fair Isabel, poor simple Isabel! Lorenzo, a young palmer in Love's eye! They could…William Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice, Act III, Scene IV
Scene IVBelmont. A room in Portia's houseEnter Portia, Nerissa, Lorenzo, Jessica, and BalthasarLorenzoMadam, although I speak it in your presence, You have a noble and a true conceit Of…Pope Leo X
Pope Leo X is the Roman pope whose potent combination of extravagance and neglect helped provoke the Reformation in the 16th century. He was born Giovanni de Medici, the second son of Florentine…Trending
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