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Bible Encyclopedias
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Search Results: "earl-of-strafford
Approximate Matches: 1 - 20 of 113
Achit`ophel
name given by dryden to the earl of shaftesbury of his time.
name given by dryden to the earl of shaftesbury of his time.
Anglesey, Marquis of
eldest son of the first earl of uxbridge, famous as a cavalry officer in flanders, holland, the peninsula, and especially at waterloo, at which he lost a leg, and for his services at which he received his title; was some time viceroy in ireland, where he was very popular (1768-1854).
eldest son of the first earl of uxbridge, famous as a cavalry officer in flanders, holland, the peninsula, and especially at waterloo, at which he lost a leg, and for his services at which he received his title; was some time viceroy in ireland, where he was very popular (1768-1854).
Argyll (2)
a noble family or clan of the name of campbell, the members of which have held successively the title of earl, marquis, and duke, their first patent of nobility dating from 1445, and their earldom from 1453.
a noble family or clan of the name of campbell, the members of which have held successively the title of earl, marquis, and duke, their first patent of nobility dating from 1445, and their earldom from 1453.
Arundel Marbles
ancient grecian marbles collected at smyrna and elsewhere by the earl of arundel in 1624, now in the possession of the university of oxford, the most important of which is one from paros inscribed with a chronology of events in grecian history from 1582 to 264 b.c.; the date of the marbles themselves is 263 b.c.
ancient grecian marbles collected at smyrna and elsewhere by the earl of arundel in 1624, now in the possession of the university of oxford, the most important of which is one from paros inscribed with a chronology of events in grecian history from 1582 to 264 b.c.; the date of the marbles themselves is 263 b.c.
Bad`enoch
a forest-covered district of the highlands of scotland, 45 m. long by 19 broad, traversed by the spey, in the se. of inverness-shire; belonged originally to the comyns, but was forfeited by them, was bestowed by bruce on his nephew; became finally the property of the earl of huntly.
a forest-covered district of the highlands of scotland, 45 m. long by 19 broad, traversed by the spey, in the se. of inverness-shire; belonged originally to the comyns, but was forfeited by them, was bestowed by bruce on his nephew; became finally the property of the earl of huntly.
Barnard, Lady Anne
daughter of lindsay, the 5th earl of balcarres, born in fife; authoress of "auld robin gray," named after a balcarres herd; lived several years at the cape, where her husband held an appointment, and after his death, in london (1750-1825).
daughter of lindsay, the 5th earl of balcarres, born in fife; authoress of "auld robin gray," named after a balcarres herd; lived several years at the cape, where her husband held an appointment, and after his death, in london (1750-1825).
Bedford Level
a flat marshy district, comprising part of six counties, to the s. and w. of the wash, about 40 m. in extent each way, caused originally by incursions of the sea and the overflowing of rivers; received its name from the earl of bedford, who, in the 17th century, undertook to drain it.
a flat marshy district, comprising part of six counties, to the s. and w. of the wash, about 40 m. in extent each way, caused originally by incursions of the sea and the overflowing of rivers; received its name from the earl of bedford, who, in the 17th century, undertook to drain it.
Bell-the-Cat
archibald douglas, earl of arran, so called from his offer to dispose by main force of an obnoxious favourite of the king, james iii.
archibald douglas, earl of arran, so called from his offer to dispose by main force of an obnoxious favourite of the king, james iii.
Bentinck, William
A distinguished statesman, first Earl of Portland, born in Holland; a favourite, friend, and adviser of William III., whom he accompanied to England,
A distinguished statesman, first Earl of Portland, born in Holland; a favourite, friend, and adviser of William III., whom he accompanied to England,
Boleyn, Anne
Or econd wife of Henry VIII. and mother of Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Thoman Bullen (afterwards Earl of Wiltshire); after a three years' residence
Or econd wife of Henry VIII. and mother of Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Thoman Bullen (afterwards Earl of Wiltshire); after a three years' residence
Bothwell, James Hepburn
Earl of, one of the envoys sent in 1560 to convey Mary, Queen of Scots, from France home; was made Privy Councillor the year after; had to flee to France
Earl of, one of the envoys sent in 1560 to convey Mary, Queen of Scots, from France home; was made Privy Councillor the year after; had to flee to France
Boyle, Charles
fourth earl of orrery, distinguished for the connection of his name with the bentley controversy, and for its connection with an astronomical contrivance by one graham to illustrate the planetary system (1676-1731).
fourth earl of orrery, distinguished for the connection of his name with the bentley controversy, and for its connection with an astronomical contrivance by one graham to illustrate the planetary system (1676-1731).
Boyle, Richard
First and great Earl of Cork, distinguished among Irish patriots and landlords for what he did to improve his estates and develop manufactures and the
First and great Earl of Cork, distinguished among Irish patriots and landlords for what he did to improve his estates and develop manufactures and the
Bruce, Robert (2)
son of the preceding, earl of carrick, through marjory his wife; served under edward at the battle of dunbar for one instance; sued for the scottish crown in vain (1269-1304).
son of the preceding, earl of carrick, through marjory his wife; served under edward at the battle of dunbar for one instance; sued for the scottish crown in vain (1269-1304).
Buccleuch
a glen 18 m. sw. of selkirk, with a stronghold of the scott family, giving the head the title of earl or duke.
a glen 18 m. sw. of selkirk, with a stronghold of the scott family, giving the head the title of earl or duke.
Carnarvon, Henry Howard
earl of, conservative statesman; held office under lord derby and disraeli; was a good classical scholar; wrote the "druses of mount lebanon" (1831-1890).
earl of, conservative statesman; held office under lord derby and disraeli; was a good classical scholar; wrote the "druses of mount lebanon" (1831-1890).
Charles I.
King of England, third son of James I., born at Dunfermline; failing in his suit for the Infanta of Spain, married Henrietta Maria, a French princess,
King of England, third son of James I., born at Dunfermline; failing in his suit for the Infanta of Spain, married Henrietta Maria, a French princess,
Châtellerault
a town in the dep. of vienne, 24 m. ne. of poitiers; gave title to the scottish regent, the earl of arran; manufactures cutlery and small-arms for the government.
a town in the dep. of vienne, 24 m. ne. of poitiers; gave title to the scottish regent, the earl of arran; manufactures cutlery and small-arms for the government.
Chillingham
a village in northumberland, 8 m. sw. of belford, with a park attached to the castle, the seat of the earl of tankerville, containing a herd of native wild cattle.
a village in northumberland, 8 m. sw. of belford, with a park attached to the castle, the seat of the earl of tankerville, containing a herd of native wild cattle.
Ciudad Rodrigo
a spanish town near the portuguese frontier, 50 m. sw. of salamanca; stormed by wellington, after a siege of 11 days, in 1812, for which brilliant achievement he earned the title of earl in england, and duke of ciudad rodrigo in spain.
a spanish town near the portuguese frontier, 50 m. sw. of salamanca; stormed by wellington, after a siege of 11 days, in 1812, for which brilliant achievement he earned the title of earl in england, and duke of ciudad rodrigo in spain.
