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| ARTICLES RELATED TO 999 | | | |  999: Encyclopedia II - Great Moravia - CultureThe first known Slavic school (the Great Moravian Academy - initially led by Methodius - probably in Devín, 863) and the first known Christian church of the Western and Eastern Slavs (in Nitra, 828) were in Great Moravia. The whole Slavonic mission of Cyril and Methodius and its yields (first Slavic script, first Slavic translation of the Bible, first Slavic literature, first Slavic law code, first Slavic archbishopric (in Nitra) after centuries and so on) have been attributed to Great Moravia. The Byzantine double-cross brought by Cyril and Methodius has re ...
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| | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - St. John Ambulance - The name St. John Ambulance Members are sometimes asked by the public whether "St. John" was a real person and why he had an ambulance! In its modern guise, the "St. John" prefix refers to the Order of St. John rather than a specific individual and is used as an adjective. However, it is often assumed to be used as a noun, and this leads to the organisation being frequently incorrectly termed "St. John's Ambulance", a long standing source of irritation to some members. This is further perpetuated since members ...
See also:St. John Ambulance, St. John Ambulance - The name St. John Ambulance, St. John Ambulance - International structure of the organisation, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in England and Wales, St. John Ambulance - Training and skills, St. John Ambulance - Youth within the organisation, St. John Ambulance - The St. John Ambulance Uniform, St. John Ambulance - Relations with Order of St. John and the Red Cross, St. John Ambulance - Controversies, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in Canada, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in New Zealand, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance Australia, St. John Ambulance - Hong Kong St. John Ambulance, St. John Ambulance - The Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem, St. John Ambulance - Key dates within the history of St. John Ambulance Read more here: » St. John Ambulance: Encyclopedia II - St. John Ambulance - The name St. John Ambulance |
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| | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - History of Poznań - Early times The first settlements in what is now Poznań can be traced to the late period of the Stone Age. Later various cultures developed here in the Bronze Age and Iron Age.
The first stronghold was built in the 8th-9th century AD on the Ostrów Tumski - an island in the forks of Warta and Cybina rivers. Subsequently it was surrounded by various settlements on the islands and on both banks of Warta river. In 10th century Poznań and Gniezno were the main sites of Polish dukes, and centres of the developing Polish state. In 968 the first Polis ...
See also:History of Poznań, History of Poznań - Early times, History of Poznań - Capital of Great Poland 1138–1295, History of Poznań - Poznań in the Kingdom of Poland 1295–1793, History of Poznań - Reformation and Religious Affiliation of Burghers, History of Poznań - Poznań in the Kingdom of Prussia 1793–1918, History of Poznań - Poznań in the Second Polish Republic 1919–1939, History of Poznań - Poznań in Nazi Germany 1939–1945, History of Poznań - Poznań in People's Republic of Poland 1945–1989, History of Poznań - Poznań in Third Polish Republic after 1989, History of Poznań - Polish organizations in Poznań, History of Poznań - Bibliography Read more here: » History of Poznań: Encyclopedia II - History of Poznań - Early times |
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| | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - History of Poznań - Capital of Great Poland 1138–1295 Since the feudal fragmentation of Poland began in 1138, Poznań was the capital of Greater Poland division and the main site of local dukes dynasty started by Mieszko III the Old. The city was developing quickly and in 12th century it was surrounded by trade-and-crafts settlements of St. Gotard, St. Martin, St. Adalbert on the left bank of the Warthe river and Srodka of the right bank.
In ca. 1230 the dukes founded in Srodka an autonomous municipality based on Teutonic law, and in 1253 dukes Przemysł I and Boleslaus the Pious founded ...
See also:History of Poznań, History of Poznań - Early times, History of Poznań - Capital of Great Poland 1138–1295, History of Poznań - Poznań in the Kingdom of Poland 1295–1793, History of Poznań - Reformation and Religious Affiliation of Burghers, History of Poznań - Poznań in the Kingdom of Prussia 1793–1918, History of Poznań - Poznań in the Second Polish Republic 1919–1939, History of Poznań - Poznań in Nazi Germany 1939–1945, History of Poznań - Poznań in People's Republic of Poland 1945–1989, History of Poznań - Poznań in Third Polish Republic after 1989, History of Poznań - Polish organizations in Poznań, History of Poznań - Bibliography Read more here: » History of Poznań: Encyclopedia II - History of Poznań - Capital of Great Poland 1138–1295 |
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| | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in New Zealand A branch of the St John Ambulance was first founded in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1885. Branches quickly spread across the country providing first aid and patient transport and in 1945, due to the efforts of St John in New Zealand during the Second World War, the organisation was elevated to a full Priory, with the Governer-General of New Zealand as the Prior.
During the 1970s and 1980s much restructuring took place in response to changing social and economic conditions, moving away from the traditional ...
See also:St. John Ambulance, St. John Ambulance - The name St. John Ambulance, St. John Ambulance - International structure of the organisation, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in England and Wales, St. John Ambulance - Training and skills, St. John Ambulance - Youth within the organisation, St. John Ambulance - The St. John Ambulance Uniform, St. John Ambulance - Relations with Order of St. John and the Red Cross, St. John Ambulance - Controversies, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in Canada, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in New Zealand, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance Australia, St. John Ambulance - Hong Kong St. John Ambulance, St. John Ambulance - The Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem, St. John Ambulance - Key dates within the history of St. John Ambulance Read more here: » St. John Ambulance: Encyclopedia II - St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in New Zealand |
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| | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - Basel - History and science Basel traces its history back to at least the days of the Roman Empire settlement of Augusta Raurica though even older Celtic settlements (including a "vitrified fort") have been discovered recently predating the roman castle. The city's position on the Rhine long emphasised its importance: Basel for many centuries possessed the only bridge over the river "between Lake Constance and the sea".
From 999, Basel was ruled by prince-bishops (see Bishop of Basel)
In 1019 the construction of the cathedral of ...
See also:Basel, Basel - Transportation, Basel - Industry and trade, Basel - History and science, Basel - Quarters, Basel - Architecture, Basel - Education, Basel - Politics, Basel - People from Basel, Basel - Sport, Basel - Culture, Basel - Museums, Basel - Chronological table Read more here: » Basel: Encyclopedia II - Basel - History and science |
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| | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - Brian Boru - Cultural heritage The family descended from him (the O'Briens) subsequently ranked as one of the chief dynastic families of the country (see Chiefs of the Name).
The term the Brian Boru is also used to refer to the Brian Boru harp, the national symbol of the Republic of Ireland.
His name is also remembered in the title of one of the oldest tunes in Ireland's traditional repertoire : Brian Boru's March
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See also:Brian Boru, Brian Boru - Royal Ascent, Brian Boru - Popular image, Brian Boru - The Dal gCais, Brian Boru - History, Brian Boru - Extending authority, Brian Boru - The struggle for Ireland, Brian Boru - Emperor of the Irish, Brian Boru - Marriages, Brian Boru - Cultural heritage, Brian Boru - Sources Read more here: » Brian Boru: Encyclopedia II - Brian Boru - Cultural heritage |
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| | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - Roman and Byzantine Greece - Normans and Franks Greece and the empire as a whole faced a new threat from the Normans of Sicily in the late 11th century. Robert Guiscard took Dyrrhachium and Corcyra in 1081 (see Battle of Dyrrhachium), but Alexius I defeated him, and later his son Bohemund, by 1083. The Pechenegs also raided Thrace during this period.
In 1147 while the knights of the Second Crusade made their way through Byzantine territory, Roger II of Sicily captured Corcyra and pillaged Thebes and Corinth. In 1197 Henry VI of Germany continued his father Frederick Barbarossa's an ...
See also:Roman and Byzantine Greece, Roman and Byzantine Greece - Roman Greece, Roman and Byzantine Greece - Later Roman Empire, Roman and Byzantine Greece - Further Invasions and Reorganization, Roman and Byzantine Greece - Bulgar Invasions, Roman and Byzantine Greece - Normans and Franks, Roman and Byzantine Greece - Ottoman Threat and Conquest Read more here: » Roman and Byzantine Greece: Encyclopedia II - Roman and Byzantine Greece - Normans and Franks |
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| | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - Roman and Byzantine Greece - Bulgar Invasions Nicephorus I began to reconquer Slavic and Bulgar-held areas in the early 9th century. He resettled Anatolian families in Greece and the Balkans, and expanded the Theme of Hellas to the north to include parts of Thessaly and Macedonia, and to the south to include the regained territory of the Peloponnese. Thessalonica, previously organized as an archontate surrounded by the Slavs, became a theme of its own as well. These themes contributed another 10 000 men to the army, and a ...
See also:Roman and Byzantine Greece, Roman and Byzantine Greece - Roman Greece, Roman and Byzantine Greece - Later Roman Empire, Roman and Byzantine Greece - Further Invasions and Reorganization, Roman and Byzantine Greece - Bulgar Invasions, Roman and Byzantine Greece - Normans and Franks, Roman and Byzantine Greece - Ottoman Threat and Conquest Read more here: » Roman and Byzantine Greece: Encyclopedia II - Roman and Byzantine Greece - Bulgar Invasions |
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| | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - Timeline of fictional historical events - 20th century
Timeline of fictional historical events - 1900s.
Santa Claus ages to peak of maturity (with white hair and long beard); declares Christmas Eve as his annual day to deliver presents (Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town television special)
Some time in this decade, a Rutan spacecraft lands near Worthing. (Doctor Who - Horror of Fang Rock).
Date of departure of Time Traveler in The Time Machine, according to George Pal.
Birth of several major characters in t ...
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| | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - Canton of Jura - Geography The canton of Jura lies in the northwest of Switzerland. It consists of parts of the Jura mountains in the south and the Jura plateau in the north. The Jura plateau is hilly and almost entirely limestone. The districts of Ajoie and Franches-Montagnes lie in this region. The term "Jurassic" is derived from the Jura Alps, strata of which date to that era.
To the north and the west of the canton lies France. The canton of Solothurn and Basel-Landschaft are to east of the canton, while the canton of Bern bounds the Jura to the south. The River Doubs and Birs drain the lands. The Doubs joins the Saône and then the Rhône, w ...
See also:Canton of Jura, Canton of Jura - Geography, Canton of Jura - History, Canton of Jura - Economy, Canton of Jura - Demographics, Canton of Jura - Districts, Canton of Jura - Municipalities, Canton of Jura - Porrentruy, Canton of Jura - Delémont, Canton of Jura - Franches-Montagnes, Canton of Jura - Books Read more here: » Canton of Jura: Encyclopedia II - Canton of Jura - Geography |
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| | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance Australia Main article: St. John Ambulance Australia
On the 13 June 1883 a public meeting was held in the Melbourne Town Hall to form a local branch of the association. By the end of June, a centre had been established under the leadership of Dr Edward Neild. The first Australian division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade was constituated at Glebe, Sydney 1903. In 1987, the organisation adopted a single public title, 'St. John Ambulance Australia'.
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See also:St. John Ambulance, St. John Ambulance - The name St. John Ambulance, St. John Ambulance - International structure of the organisation, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in England and Wales, St. John Ambulance - Training and skills, St. John Ambulance - Youth within the organisation, St. John Ambulance - The St. John Ambulance Uniform, St. John Ambulance - Relations with Order of St. John and the Red Cross, St. John Ambulance - Controversies, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in Canada, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in New Zealand, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance Australia, St. John Ambulance - Hong Kong St. John Ambulance, St. John Ambulance - The Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem, St. John Ambulance - Key dates within the history of St. John Ambulance Read more here: » St. John Ambulance: Encyclopedia II - St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance Australia |
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| | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in Canada In Canada, St. John Ambulance (SJA) has become a very well known organization and today is the most successful non-profit first aid training organization, world wide. In Canada, SJA is divided into two major groups, the Branch and the Brigade.
The Branch focuses on training the general public and depending on the province, offers courses from Emergency First Aid to the level of Emergency Medical Resp ...
See also:St. John Ambulance, St. John Ambulance - The name St. John Ambulance, St. John Ambulance - International structure of the organisation, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in England and Wales, St. John Ambulance - Training and skills, St. John Ambulance - Youth within the organisation, St. John Ambulance - The St. John Ambulance Uniform, St. John Ambulance - Relations with Order of St. John and the Red Cross, St. John Ambulance - Controversies, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in Canada, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in New Zealand, St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance Australia, St. John Ambulance - Hong Kong St. John Ambulance, St. John Ambulance - The Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem, St. John Ambulance - Key dates within the history of St. John Ambulance Read more here: » St. John Ambulance: Encyclopedia II - St. John Ambulance - St. John Ambulance in Canada |
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| | | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - History of Poznań - Poznań in the Kingdom of Poland 1295–1793
With the unification of Poland Poznań become the main political, cultural, academic and economic center. It was the site of the royal Governor General for Greater Poland, the main trading center between east (Ruthenia, Lithuania and west Germany, Bohemia. In 1519 Lubrański Academy was founded (the second institute of higher education in Poland, after Cracow University) and in 1573 another school, Jesuits' College (rector: Jakub Wujek).
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See also:History of Poznań, History of Poznań - Early times, History of Poznań - Capital of Great Poland 1138–1295, History of Poznań - Poznań in the Kingdom of Poland 1295–1793, History of Poznań - Reformation and Religious Affiliation of Burghers, History of Poznań - Poznań in the Kingdom of Prussia 1793–1918, History of Poznań - Poznań in the Second Polish Republic 1919–1939, History of Poznań - Poznań in Nazi Germany 1939–1945, History of Poznań - Poznań in People's Republic of Poland 1945–1989, History of Poznań - Poznań in Third Polish Republic after 1989, History of Poznań - Polish organizations in Poznań, History of Poznań - Bibliography Read more here: » History of Poznań: Encyclopedia II - History of Poznań - Poznań in the Kingdom of Poland 1295–1793 |
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| | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - Silesia - Demographics Modern Silesia is inhabited mostly by Poles and Silesians, but also by minorities of Germans, Czechs, and Moravians. The last Polish census of 2002 showed that the Silesians are the largest ethnic minority in Poland, Germans being the second — both groups are located mostly in Silesia. The Czech part of Silesia is inhabited by Czechs, Moravians, and Poles.
Before the Second World War, Silesia was inhabited by Germans, Poles, and Czechs. In 1905, a census showed that 75% of the population was German and 25% Polish. During and after W ...
See also:Silesia, Silesia - Name of the region, Silesia - History, Silesia - Early people, Silesia - Middle Ages, Silesia - Early Modern Period, Silesia - Silesia in Germany, Silesia - Between the wars, Silesia - Silesia after WWII, Silesia - Natural resources, Silesia - Demographics, Silesia - Major cities in Silesia Read more here: » Silesia: Encyclopedia II - Silesia - Demographics |
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| | | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - History of Poznań - Poznań in Nazi Germany 1939–1945 With the outbreak of the World War II Poznań was annexed by Germany and briefly reorganized into the Reichsgau Posen and then as the Reichsgau Wartheland (Warta province) for the duration of the war.
The German army, police and administration started a programme of 're-germanisation of Poznań', and some 100,000 of inhabitants were expelled to central Poland General Government. Many people were murdered as well in the notorious state-sponsored executions, intended to prevent the creation of insurgencies. Another share of the population was sent to cen ...
See also:History of Poznań, History of Poznań - Early times, History of Poznań - Capital of Great Poland 1138–1295, History of Poznań - Poznań in the Kingdom of Poland 1295–1793, History of Poznań - Reformation and Religious Affiliation of Burghers, History of Poznań - Poznań in the Kingdom of Prussia 1793–1918, History of Poznań - Poznań in the Second Polish Republic 1919–1939, History of Poznań - Poznań in Nazi Germany 1939–1945, History of Poznań - Poznań in People's Republic of Poland 1945–1989, History of Poznań - Poznań in Third Polish Republic after 1989, History of Poznań - Polish organizations in Poznań, History of Poznań - Bibliography Read more here: » History of Poznań: Encyclopedia II - History of Poznań - Poznań in Nazi Germany 1939–1945 |
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| | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - Løgting - Authority After Home Rule had come into force the parliamentary work of the Løgting changed fundamentally. Before Home Rule the Faroese Parliament had only been a consultative body, whereas now the Faroese Parliament has legislative power within all the branches taken over from the Danish Parliament (Det danske Folketing). According to the Home Rule Act the various branches of legislative power are divided into an A-sector and a B-sector.
The several branches within the A-sector can be taken over by the Løgting, if ...
See also:Løgting, Løgting - History, Løgting - The Viking Age, Løgting - Norwegian Rule, Løgting - Danish Rule, Løgting - World War II, Løgting - Self-Government, Løgting - Authority, Løgting - Committees, Løgting - Election Results since 1906, Løgting - Latest results, Løgting - The Session of the Løgting, Løgting - Historical Documentation over the Centuries, Løgting - Literature Read more here: » Løgting: Encyclopedia II - Løgting - Authority |
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| | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - Løgting - Committees The Løgting has 7 standing committees which in accordance with the order of business of the Faroese Parliament are elected for the duration of the election period unless the members of the Parliament agree on electing the committees anew.
Standing Committees:
The Finance Committee. As provided by section 44, subsection 2 of the Home Rule Act, the committee grants supplementary approbriation and in addition it makes recommendations to the Faroese Parliament on matters of finances, economy, taxes, and duties.
Comm ...
See also:Løgting, Løgting - History, Løgting - The Viking Age, Løgting - Norwegian Rule, Løgting - Danish Rule, Løgting - World War II, Løgting - Self-Government, Løgting - Authority, Løgting - Committees, Løgting - Election Results since 1906, Løgting - Latest results, Løgting - The Session of the Løgting, Løgting - Historical Documentation over the Centuries, Løgting - Literature Read more here: » Løgting: Encyclopedia II - Løgting - Committees |
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| | | | | | 999: Encyclopedia II - Kutadgu Bilig - The Author At several points throughout the Kutadgu Bilig, the author talks some about himself; from this we know a certain amount about him.
The author of the Kutadgu Bilig was named Yūsuf, and was born in Balasagun, which at the time was the capital of the Karakhanid empire, and was located near present-day Toqmoq in Kyrgyzstan. He was about 50 years old when he completed the Kutadgu Bilig, and upon presenting the completed work to the prince of Kashgar, was awarded the title Khāṣṣ Ḥājib, translating as something like "Privy Chamberlain" (Dankoff, 2) or "Chancelor." He is often referred to as either Yūs ...
See also:Kutadgu Bilig, Kutadgu Bilig - Historical Cultural and Religious Context, Kutadgu Bilig - The Author, Kutadgu Bilig - The Text, Kutadgu Bilig - History, Kutadgu Bilig - Language, Kutadgu Bilig - Style, Kutadgu Bilig - Content, Kutadgu Bilig - Influences, Kutadgu Bilig - Selected Online Resources, Kutadgu Bilig - Related Articles Read more here: » Kutadgu Bilig: Encyclopedia II - Kutadgu Bilig - The Author |
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