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Encyclopedia - British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia - British House Of Commons
United Kingdom This article is part of the series: Politics of the United Kingdom Parliament The Crown: Queen Elizabeth II House of Lor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - British House Of Commons - History
Parliament developed from the council that advised the King during mediæval times. This royal council, meeting for short-term periods, i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1971: Encyclopedia - 1971
1971 (MCMLXXI) is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). 1971 - Events. January 1 - British Divorce Reform Ac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - American Revolutionary War: Encyclopedia - American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was the military side of the American Revol...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amateurism: Encyclopedia - Amateurism
Amateurism is the philosophy that elevates things done without self-interest above things done for pay, especially with regard to sports ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke Of Wellington: Encyclopedia - Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke Of Wellington
The Most Noble Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (c. 1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852) was an Anglo-Irish s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aftermath Of World War I: Encyclopedia - Aftermath Of World War I
The fighting in World War I ended when an armistice took effect at 11:00 hours on November 11, 1918. In the aftermath of World War I the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arthur Griffith: Encyclopedia - Arthur Griffith
Arthur Griffith (Árt Ó Gríofa in Irish) (March 31, 1871 – August 12, 1922) was the founder and first leader of Sinn Féin. He served...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Andrew Carnegie: Encyclopedia - Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie (November 25, 1835 – August 11, 1919) was a Scottish-American businessman and major philanthropist and the founder of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Scotland: Encyclopedia - Scotland
1. In common with the rest of the UK. 2. No official anthem. God Save the Queen is traditionally the UK national anthem. See national sym...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stonehenge: Encyclopedia - Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a Neolithic and Bronze Age monument located near Amesbury in the English county of Wiltshire, about 8 miles (13 km) northwe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1919: Encyclopedia - 1919
1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). 1919 - Events. 1919 - January. January 1 - Iolaire si...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1992: Encyclopedia - 1992
1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. 1992 - Events. 1992 - January. January 1 - Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt repla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acid House: Encyclopedia - Acid House
Acid house is a variant of house music characterized by the use of simple tone generators with tempo-controlled resonant filters. It bega...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Convention Meeting: Encyclopedia - Convention Meeting
A convention, in the sense of a meeting, is a gathering of individuals who meet at a pre-arranged place and time in order to discuss or e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Hague: Encyclopedia - William Hague
The Right Honourable William Jefferson Hague (born March 26, 1961) is a British politician, the Member of Parliament for Richmond, North ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wales: Encyclopedia - Wales
Wales (Welsh: Cymru; pronounced IPA: /ˈkəmɹi/, approximately "CUM-ree") is one of the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom. Wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Unreformed House Of Commons: Encyclopedia - Unreformed House Of Commons
The unreformed House of Commons is the name generally given to the British House of Commons as it existed before the Reform Act of 1832. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United Nations Parliamentary Assembly: Encyclopedia - United Nations Parliamentary Assembly
A United Nations Parliamentary Assembly, or United Nations People's Assembly (UNPA), is a proposed addition to the United Nations System ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Article One Of The United States Constitution: Encyclopedia - Article One Of The United States Constitution
Article One of the United States Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the United States government, known as the Congress, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Lamb 2nd Viscount Melbourne: Encyclopedia - William Lamb 2nd Viscount Melbourne
The Right Honourable William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, PC (15 March 1779–24 November 1848) was a British Whig statesman who served ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - China Miéville: Encyclopedia - China Miéville
China Tom Miéville (born September 6, 1972, Norwich) is a British writer of fantastic fiction. He is fond of describing his work as "wei...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Politics Of The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia - Politics Of The United Kingdom
United Kingdom This article is part of the series: Politics of the United Kingdom Parliament The Crown: Queen Elizabeth II House of Lor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhikaji Cama: Encyclopedia - Bhikaji Cama
Bhikaji Rustom Cama (Madam Cama, Madame Cama) (September 24, 1861-August 13, 1936) was a prominent figure in the Indian Nationalist Movem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bundestag Germany: Encyclopedia - Bundestag Germany
Germany This article is part of the series: Politics of Germany Constitution Bundestag (Parliament) Bundesrat (Federal Council) Feder...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canadian House Of Commons: Encyclopedia - Canadian House Of Commons
Canada This article is part of the series: Politics of Canada Executive The Crown (Queen Elizabeth II) Governor General (Michaëlle Jea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1964: Encyclopedia - 1964
1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). 1964 - Events. 1964 - January. January 1 - Fed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baronet: Encyclopedia - Baronet
A baronet (traditional abbreviation Bart, modern abbreviation Bt), is the holder of an hereditary title awarded by the British Crown, kno...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera: Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera
Eamon de Valera[1] (born Edward George de Valera, sometimes Gaelicised Éamon de Bhailéara; October 14, 1882 – August 29, 1975), was a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Resignation: Encyclopedia - Resignation
A resignation is the formal act of giving up one's office or position. A resignation can occur when a person holding a position gained by...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Academy England: Encyclopedia - Academy England
In England an Academy is a recently created type of secondary school. Academies are independent schools although they are publicly funded...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1812: Encyclopedia - 1812
Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1812 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michael Collins Irish Leader: Encyclopedia Ii - Michael Collins Irish Leader - Early Life
Michael John "Mick" Collins was born in Sam's Cross, near Clonakilty, in County Cork, Ireland in 1890. Although most biographies list his...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Perth Western Australia: Encyclopedia Ii - Perth Western Australia - Tourist Attractions In And Around Perth
A sun-baked city that can go weeks or even months without substantial rainfall, one of Perth's main attractions lies in the pristine qual...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Vegetarians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Vegetarians - Historical And Present Vegetarians
List of vegetarians - Musicians and composers. Bryan Adams, singer Paula Abdul, singer Damon Albarn (of the band Blur) Billie Joe Arms...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish Houses Of Parliament: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish Houses Of Parliament - Design Of The New Building
Pearce's design for the new Irish Houses of Parliament was revolutionary. The building was effectively semi-circular in shape, occupying ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - King David Hotel Bombing: Encyclopedia Ii - King David Hotel Bombing - The Attack
Moshe Sneh, the chief of the Haganah General Headquarters, sent a letter to Menachem Begin, the leader of the Irgun, with instructions. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Unreformed House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Unreformed House Of Commons - Composition Of The House
The House of Commons consisted entirely of men, most of them men of substantial property, and (after the Glorious Revolution of 1688) ent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - May 2004: Encyclopedia Ii - May 2004 - Events
• 28 Gerald Anthony • 27 Umberto Agnelli • 22 Richard Biggs • 20 Len Murray • 17 Tony Randall • 17 Ezzedine Salim • 9 Alan ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United Nations Parliamentary Assembly: Encyclopedia Ii - United Nations Parliamentary Assembly - Implementations
United Nations Parliamentary Assembly - Basic options. There are four basic options for creating a U.N. Parliamentary Assembly, accordi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Satanic Ritual Abuse: Encyclopedia Ii - Satanic Ritual Abuse - Modern Times
Reports of SRA began occurring as early as the 1960s and coinciding with numerous cattle mutilations in the southwest. Following the publ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Republic Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Republic Of Ireland - History
Main article: History of the Republic of Ireland The partition of Ireland came about because of complex constitutional developments in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - St. Mary's Pro-cathedral: Encyclopedia Ii - St. Mary's Pro-cathedral - The New Archbishop Diarmuid Martin
Archbishops of Dublin came to be major players in the formation of Irish policy in the independent era, and none more so than John Charle...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stonehenge: Encyclopedia Ii - Stonehenge - Development Of Stonehenge
The Stonehenge complex was built in several construction phases spanning 2,000 years, although there is evidence for activity both before...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iraq Disarmament Crisis Timeline 2001-2003: Encyclopedia Ii - Iraq Disarmament Crisis Timeline 2001-2003 - Timeline Of Events Related To The Iraq Disarmament Crisis
Iraq disarmament crisis timeline 2001-2003 - Continued from Iraq disarmament crisis timeline 1997-2000. February, 2001 British and US ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Scotland: Encyclopedia Ii - Scotland - History
The written history of Scotland largely began with the arrival of the Roman Empire in Britain, when the Romans occupied what is now Engla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Article One Of The United States Constitution: Encyclopedia Ii - Article One Of The United States Constitution - Section 3: The Senate
Section Three establishes the Senate. As noted above, the Senate is often referred to as the "upper house" of Congress, though both chamb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Home Rule Act 1914: Encyclopedia Ii - Home Rule Act 1914 - Origins
The Kingdom of Ireland and the Kingdom of Great Britain were merged on 1 January 1801 to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ire...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - American Revolutionary War: Encyclopedia Ii - American Revolutionary War - War In The North
American Revolutionary War - Massachusetts 1774 to 1776. In 1774, the British parliament effectively abolished the provincial governmen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Andrew Carnegie: Encyclopedia Ii - Andrew Carnegie - Early Career
Andrew Carnegie - 1850-1860: A 'self made man'. Andrew Carnegie's education and passion for reading was given a great boost by one Colo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke Of Wellington: Encyclopedia Ii - Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke Of Wellington - Early Life
Arthur Wesley (later changed to Wellesley when his elder brother changed his surname in 1798) is believed to have been born in either in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera: Encyclopedia Ii - Eamon De Valera - Childhood
Born in the New York Nursery and Child Hospital in New York City in 1882 to an Irish mother, he stated that his parents, Catherine Coll d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Wales - History
Main article: History of Wales Humans first inhabited what is now Wales at the end of the last Ice Age. The first documented history was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1964: Encyclopedia Ii - 1964 - Events
1964 - January. January 1 - Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland is dissolved. January 3 - Senator Barry Goldwater announces that he w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1971: Encyclopedia Ii - 1971 - Events
1971 - January. January 1 - British Divorce Reform Act comes into force January 2 - 66 die in stairway crush at Rangers v Celtic foot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bundestag Germany: Encyclopedia Ii - Bundestag Germany - Organization
The most important organizational structures within the Bundestag are parliamentary groups (Fraktionen; sing. Fraktion), which are formed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diana Princess Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Diana Princess Of Wales - Death
On 31 August 1997 Diana was involved in a car accident in the Pont de l'Alma road tunnel in Paris, along with her romantic companion Dodi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Jews In England: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Jews In England - Early History
History of the Jews in England - William I to Henry I: 1066–1135. There is no evidence of Jews residing in England before the Norman ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Robert Clive 1st Baron Clive: Encyclopedia Ii - Robert Clive 1st Baron Clive - Arrival In India
For the first two years of his residence he was miserable. He was homesick; he continually broke through the restraints imposed on young ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Dublin: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Dublin - Colonial Dublin
Dublin and its inhabitants were transformed by the upheavals of the 16th and 17th centuries in Ireland. These saw the first thorough Engl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Henry John Temple 3rd Viscount Palmerston: Encyclopedia Ii - Henry John Temple 3rd Viscount Palmerston - As Foreign Secretary
From that moment Palmerston appears to have directed his attention closely to foreign affairs; indeed he had already urged on the Duke of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Edmund Burke: Encyclopedia Ii - Edmund Burke - Life
Born in Dublin, Ireland, Burke was the son of a Protestant solicitor and a Catholic mother, whose maiden name was Nagle. Burke was raised...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Head Of Government: Encyclopedia Ii - Head Of Government - A Parliamentary Prime Minister
In parliamentary systems, government functions along the following lines: The formation of a government answerable to parliament by a me...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ian Paisley: Encyclopedia Ii - Ian Paisley - Background
Ian Paisley was born in what was then the town of Armagh, County Armagh in Northern Ireland, and brought up in the town of Ballymena, Cou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acid House: Encyclopedia Ii - Acid House - Etymology
There are conflicting accounts about how the term "acid" came to describe this new style of house music. The explanations that have surfa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Party Standings In The British House Of Commons: Encyclopedia Ii - Party Standings In The British House Of Commons - Graphical Representation Of The House Of Commons
This is a comparison of the party strengths in the British House of Commons. Although the British House of Commons has no seating plan, t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Perth Western Australia: Encyclopedia Ii - Perth Western Australia - Tourist Attractions In And Around Perth
A sun-baked city that can go weeks or even months without substantial rainfall, one of Perth's main attractions lies in the pristine qual...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Politics Of Gibraltar: Encyclopedia Ii - Politics Of Gibraltar - Executive Branch
Politics of Gibraltar - The Governor. Queen Elizabeth II is represented by the Governor and Commander-in-Chief, presently Sir Francis R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Hampshire Constitution: Encyclopedia Ii - New Hampshire Constitution - Part Ii – Form Of Government
Part Second contains 101 articles of how the government of the state will function. Article 1, when first enacted established The State o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maria Hertogh Riots: Encyclopedia Ii - Maria Hertogh Riots - Maria Hertogh
Maria Hertogh riots - The beginning. Maria Hertogh[1] was born on March 24, 1937 to a Dutch Catholic family living in Tjimahi, near Ban...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Mitchel: Encyclopedia Ii - John Mitchel - Pro-slavery Campaigner In The United States
Mitchel escaped from the colony in 1853 and established the radical Irish nationalist newspaper The Citizen in New York, as an expression...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diana Princess Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Diana Princess Of Wales - Death
On 31 August 1997 Diana was involved in a car accident in the Pont de l'Alma road tunnel in Paris, along with her friend and lover Dodi F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reflections On The Revolution In France: Encyclopedia Ii - Reflections On The Revolution In France - Influence
Reflections on the Revolution in France was widely read after its publication, but much of the immediate reaction to it was very negative...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Robert Cunninghame-graham: Encyclopedia Ii - Robert Cunninghame-graham - Liberal Party Mp
Although a socialist, in the 1886 General Election he stood as a Liberal Party candididate at North-West Lanarkshire. His election progra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Toe The Line: Encyclopedia Ii - Toe The Line - Etymology
While the phrase has been indisputably re-used several times throughout history, from naval ships, to boxing, to foot races, the most con...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United Kingdom General Election 1918: Encyclopedia Ii - United Kingdom General Election 1918 - Ireland
The 1918 United Kingdom general election is seen as a key defining moment in modern Irish history. This is because it saw the overwhelmin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Serjeant-at-arms: Encyclopedia Ii - Serjeant-at-arms - Origins
The office originated in Medieval England to serve the Sovereign in a police role, much like a bailiff in more recent times. Indeed, the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Scotland: Encyclopedia Ii - Scotland - History
It is believed that the first group of humans in Scotland appeared around 8,000 years ago. A group of permanent settlers began building v...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roy Jenkins: Encyclopedia Ii - Roy Jenkins - Mp And Minister
Having previously failed to win in Solihull in 1945, he entered the British House of Commons in 1948 as representative for Southwark; owi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Scotch College Melbourne: Encyclopedia Ii - Scotch College Melbourne - Alumni
Academic research of Who's Who in Australia (a listing of notable Australians) has shown that Scotch College alumni are listed more often...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Douglas Sutherland Campbell 9th Duke Of Argyll: Encyclopedia Ii - John Douglas Sutherland Campbell 9th Duke Of Argyll - Governor General Of Canada
When Lord Lorne's appointment was announced, there was great excitement throughout Canada. For the first time, Rideau Hall would have a r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Increase Mather: Encyclopedia Ii - Increase Mather - Religious Activity After His Return
In the winter of 1661/62, he commensed preaching at the Old North Church of Boston, and was ordained there on May 27, 1664. Increase Mat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke Of Wellington: Encyclopedia Ii - Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke Of Wellington - Early Life
Born The Honourable Arthur Wesley at either his family's social season Dublin residence, Mornington House, or at his family seat, Dangan ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke Of Wellington: Encyclopedia Ii - Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke Of Wellington - Early Life
Born The Honourable Arthur Wesley at either his family's social season Dublin residence, Mornington House, or at his family seat, Dangan ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Article One Of The United States Constitution: Encyclopedia Ii - Article One Of The United States Constitution - Section 3: The Senate
Section Three establishes the Senate. As noted above, the Senate is often referred to as the "upper house" of Congress, though both chamb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1992: Encyclopedia Ii - 1992 - Events
1992 - January. January 1 - Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt replaces Javier Pérez de Cuéllar of Peru as United Nations Secretary-Gene...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - American Revolutionary War: Encyclopedia Ii - American Revolutionary War - War In The North
American Revolutionary War - Massachusetts 1774 to 1776. In 1774, the British parliament effectively abolished the provincial governmen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - China Miéville: Encyclopedia Ii - China Miéville - Awards
His first novel, King Rat, was nominated for both an International Horror Guild and Bram Stoker awards. Perdido Street Station won the Ar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alex Salmond: Encyclopedia Ii - Alex Salmond - Alex Salmond Mp
Salmond successfully appealed this expulsion and in 1987 he was elected MP for Banff and Buchan, Scotland. He was at this time still view...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States House Of Representatives Clerk: Encyclopedia Ii - United States House Of Representatives Clerk - Offices And Services
In addition to the Clerk's Main Office, located in H154 of the U.S. Capitol, there are nine offices that fall under the Clerk's jurisdict...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eamon De Valera: Encyclopedia Ii - Eamon De Valera - Childhood
Born in the New York Nursery and Child Hospital in New York City in 1882 to an Irish mother, he stated that his parents, Catherine Coll d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Malta: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Malta - Knights Of St. John
In the early 16th century, the Ottoman Empire started spreading over the region, reaching South-East Europe. The Spanish king Charles V f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - House Of Commons Of Northern Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - House Of Commons Of Northern Ireland - Electoral System
The Government of Ireland Act required that elections to the House of Commons be by the Single Transferable Vote (STV) electoral system f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Head Of Government: Encyclopedia Ii - Head Of Government - Types And Titles Of Head Of Government
The most common style for a head of government is "Prime Minister." It is not only used as a formal title, but often also, more informall...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gerry Adams: Encyclopedia Ii - Gerry Adams - President Of Sinn Féin
In 1978, he became vice-president of Sinn Féin. The republican movement in the 1970s was split between the more pragmatic northern leade...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fred Perry: Encyclopedia Ii - Fred Perry - Early Successes
Perry was a table tennis world champion before taking up tennis at the relatively late age of 18. He had exceptional speed from his table...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Geoff Hoon: Encyclopedia Ii - Geoff Hoon - Role As The Secretary Of State For Defence
Hoon was in charge of the MoD during a period of massive deployments of British troops, including; 2000 - Operation Palliser - Sierra Le...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Royal Prerogative: Encyclopedia Ii - Royal Prerogative - The Royal Prerogative In The United Kingdom
In the Kingdom of England (up to 1707), the Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1800) and the United Kingdom (since 1801), the Royal Preroga...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Hague: Encyclopedia Ii - William Hague - Leadership Of Conservative Party
In 1997, Hague was elected leader of the Conservative Party in succession to John Major. Hague beat other more senior Conservatives for t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1992: Encyclopedia Ii - 1992 - Events
1992 - January. January 1 - Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt replaces Javier Pérez de Cuéllar of Peru as United Nations Secretary-Gene...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1919: Encyclopedia Ii - 1919 - Events
1919 - January. January 1 - Iolaire sinking disaster January 1 - Edsel Ford succeeds his father as head of the Ford Motor Company Jan...   » Read the article