Washington was a man of great personal integrity, with a deeply held sense of duty, honor and patriotism. He was courageous and farsighted, holding the Continental Army together through eight hard years of war and numerous privations, sometimes by sheer force of will. Washington was notable for his modesty and carefully controlled ambition. He never accepted pay during his military service with the Continental Army, and was genuinely reluctant to assume any of the offices thrust upon him. When John Adams recommended him to the Contine ...

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George Washington, George Washington - Early life, George Washington - French and Indian War: 1753-1773, George Washington - American Revolution: 1774-1783, George Washington - Virginia Planter 1783-1787, George Washington - Presidency: 1789-1797, George Washington - Cabinet, George Washington - Supreme Court appointments, George Washington - Major presidential acts, George Washington - States admitted to the Union, George Washington - Farewell Address, George Washington - Retirement and death, George Washington - After his death, George Washington - Monuments and memorials, George Washington - Summary of military career, George Washington - Personal information, George Washington - Washington and slavery, George Washington - Religious beliefs, George Washington - Trivia, George Washington - Scholarly secondary sources, George Washington - Notes

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SilverFin is broken up into three parts in addition to a prologue. During the prologue a red headed kid named Alfie Kelly is mysteriously killed after attempting to fish at Loch Silverfin, a lake in Scotland. The first part of the book chronicles Bond's starting attendance at Eton College. There he meets Pritpal, a boy from India and the son of a maharajah. The two become good friends and live together in the dorms. Bond also comes into contact with George Hellebore, an American bully two years older than James. George's father ...

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The typical Bengali fare includes a certain sequence of food - somewhat like the courses of Western dining. Two sequences are commonly followed, one for ceremonial dinners such as a wedding and the day-to-day sequence. Both sequences have regional variations, and sometimes there are significant differences in a particular course between West Bengal and Bangladesh. The elaborate dining habits of the Bengalis are a reflection of the attention the Bengali housewife paid to the kitchen. In modern times, this is rarely followed anymore. Co ...

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Bengali cuisine, Bengali cuisine - Historical influences, Bengali cuisine - The Spread of Islam, Bengali cuisine - The Influence of the Widows, Bengali cuisine - European and Other Outside Influences, Bengali cuisine - The Partition of Bengal, Bengali cuisine - Culinary Influences, Bengali cuisine - Traditional Bengali cuisine, Bengali cuisine - Mughal influence, Bengali cuisine - Anglo-Indian or Raj cuisine, Bengali cuisine - Chinese food, Bengali cuisine - Bengali Meals, Bengali cuisine - Courses in a daily meal, Bengali cuisine - Sweets, Bengali cuisine - Snacks, Bengali cuisine - Glossary

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In 54 BC, Antony became a member of the staff of Caesar's armies in Gaul. He again proved to be a competent military leader in the Gallic wars, but his personality caused instability wherever he went. Caesar himself was said to be frequently irritated by his behaviour. Nevertheless, raised by Caesar's influence to the offices of quaestor, augur, and tribune of the plebs (50 BC), he supported the cause of his patron with great energy. Caesar's two proconsular commands, during a period of ten years, were expiring, and the general wanted ...

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Mark Antony, Mark Antony - Early life, Mark Antony - Supporter of Caesar, Mark Antony - The second triumvirate, Mark Antony - Antony and Cleopatra, Mark Antony - Aftermath and Legacy, Mark Antony - Antony's marriages and descendants, Mark Antony - Chronology, Mark Antony - Notes

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The accordion is one of several European inventions of the early 19th century that used free reeds driven by a bellows; notable among them were: The Aeoline, by German Bernhard Eschenbach (and his cousin, Caspar Schlimbach), 1810. Was a piano with added aeoline register. Aeoline Harmonika and Pysharmonika are very similar names at that time. Aeoline and Aura ware first without bellows or keyboard. The Hand Physhamonika Anton Haeckel 1818 Hand type mentioned in music new ...

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Accordion, Accordion - Physical description, Accordion - History, Accordion - Piano accordions, Accordion - Button accordions, Accordion - Stradella bass system, Accordion - Free bass systems, Accordion - Audio samples, Accordion - Related instruments, Accordion - Squeezeboxes, Accordion - Other free-reeds

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It is hard to say precisely when Catherine was born, although it seems fair to say that it was at some point between 1520 and 1525. She was the niece of the Duke of Norfolk and a first cousin of Anne Boleyn. Catherine's father was Lord Edmund Howard, but he was constantly in debt and begging for handouts. His powerful niece, Anne Boleyn, got him a government job working for the king in Calais in 1531. At this point, young Catherine was sent to li ...

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Catherine Howard, Catherine Howard - The Rise and Fall of Catherine Howard, Catherine Howard - Catherine Howard in artwork, Catherine Howard - In film, Catherine Howard - Historiography

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The Christian explanation of baptism as the definitive rite, by which the baptized person is indicated to be fully- qualified for participation in the life of the Church, begins with the career of John the Baptist, who was the cousin of Jesus. Those who believe that John was a prophet identify baptism with his message concerning repentance in preparation for the coming of the Messiah. "He [John] went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. As is written in the book o ...

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Baptism, Baptism - Background in Jewish ritual, Baptism - Explanation, Baptism - Ecumenical statement, Baptism - Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox Lutheran Anglican and Methodist baptism, Baptism - Baptism and salvation, Baptism - Conditions of the validity of a baptism, Baptism - Baptism by other denominations, Baptism - Who may administer a baptism, Baptism - Baptist and other Protestant baptism, Baptism - Reformed and Covenant Theology view, Baptism - Latter Day Saint baptism, Baptism - Baptism in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Baptism - Jehovah's Witnesses, Baptism - Baptism in Churches of Christ, Baptism - Other baptisms, Baptism - Non-Christian religions, Baptism - Methaphorical Baptisms, Baptism - Related articles and subjects, Baptism - People and ritual objects, Baptism - Resources

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Upon the death of William's cousin King Edward the Confessor of England (January 1066), William claimed the throne of England, asserting that the childless and purportedly celibate Edward had named him his heir during a visit by William (probably in 1052) and that Harold Godwinson, England's foremost magnate, had reportedly pledged his support while shipwrecked in Normandy (c. 1064). Harold made this pledge while in captivity and was reportedly tricked into swearing on a saint's bones that he would give the throne to William. Even if this st ...

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William I of England, William I of England - Early life history, William I of England - Conquest of England, William I of England - William's reign, William I of England - Death burial and succession, William I of England - Children of William and Matilda, William I of England - Honours

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When Tiberius died on March 16, 37, Caligula was in a perfect position to assume power, despite the obstacle of Tiberius’s will, which named him and his cousin Tiberius Gemellus joint heirs. (Gemellus's life was shortened considerably by this bequest, since Caligula ordered him killed within a matter of months.) Suetonius writes that the Prefect of the Praetorian Guard Naevius Sutorius Macro smothered Tiberius with a pillow to hasten Caligula's accession. Backed by Macro, Caligula asserted his dominance. He had Tiberius’s will declared n ...

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Caligula, Caligula - Early Life, Caligula - Early Reign, Caligula - Caligula and the Empire, Caligula - Conspiracy and Assassination, Caligula - Caligula’s Insanity, Caligula - Alternate Views, Caligula - Legacy, Caligula - Bibliography, Caligula - Notes, Caligula - Primary Sources, Caligula - Secondary Material

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Elagabalus was the son of Sextus Varius Marcellus and Julia Soaemias Bassiana. His father was initially a member of the equites class but was later elevated to the rank of senator. His grandmother Julia Maesa was the widow of the Consul Julius Avitus, the sister of Julia Domna, and the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus. Julia Soaemias was a cousin of Caracalla. Other relatives included his aunt Julia Avita Mamaea and uncle Gessius Marcianus and their son Severus Alexander. Elagabalus' family held hereditary rights to the priesthood of the sun god El-Gabal, of whom Elagabalus was the high pr ...

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Elagabalus, Elagabalus - Family, Elagabalus - Rise to power, Elagabalus - Imperial power, Elagabalus - Religious controversy, Elagabalus - Sex/gender controversy, Elagabalus - Fall from power, Elagabalus - After death, Elagabalus - Biased historical sources, Elagabalus - Cultural influence, Elagabalus - Note

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South Indians, for long time, had a simple naming system. Historically, everyone was called by a single name, which was chosen in one of three ways that South Indians chose their names: The name of their Village / Town e.g. Delhi Ganesh Their Family name e.g. Pulithevar Some used both e.g. Madurai Mani Iyer The concepts of initials, middle names, family names and surnames is foreign to South Indians. Everyone had a single name like Murugesh or Lakshmanan. Occasionally these names wer ...

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Indian names, Indian names - Given names, Indian names - Last names, Indian names - South Indian names, Indian names - Initials, Indian names - Surnames or Family Names, Indian names - North Indian Names, Indian names - External link

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Paul of Tarsus - Early life. Paul described himself as an Israelite of the tribe of Benjamin, circumcised on the eighth day, a Pharisee (Rom. 11:1; Phil. 3:5), and of the "Jews' religion ... more exceedingly zealous of the traditions" (Gal. 1:14 KJV). However, he was born as Saul in Tarsus of Cilicia and received a Jewish education. He apparently originated the use of Paul as a first name. In Latin, Paulus was a family surname, never a first name. The Latin word paulus, related to the Koine G ...

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Paul of Tarsus, Paul of Tarsus - Life, Paul of Tarsus - Early life, Paul of Tarsus - Conversion and early teachings, Paul of Tarsus - Consultations with the Apostles, Paul of Tarsus - Founding of churches, Paul of Tarsus - Arrest Rome and later life, Paul of Tarsus - Paul's trip to Rome imprisonment and death, Paul of Tarsus - Theological teachings, Paul of Tarsus - Social views, Paul of Tarsus - Writings, Paul of Tarsus - The Legendary tradition, Paul of Tarsus - Alternative views, Paul of Tarsus - Christianity as mystery religion, Paul of Tarsus - Paul as usurper of the Apostles, Paul of Tarsus - Gnostic, Paul of Tarsus - Paul as inclusionist, Paul of Tarsus - New Perspective on Paul, Paul of Tarsus - Agent of Rome?, Paul of Tarsus - Notes

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Ludwig II of Bavaria - His Youth. Born in Nymphenburg (today part of Munich), he was the son of Maximilian II of Bavaria and Princess Marie of Prussia. Ludwig was continually reminded of his royal power as a child, and his education swayed between being extremely spoiled on some occasions to being severely controlled by his protectors on others. This no doubt played a role in what later accounts describe as strange behavior. Ludwig's apologists explain that much of his 'unusual' behaviour was caused by the stress of growing up in a royal family, comparing it to the problems that modern royals like th ...

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Ludwig II of Bavaria, Ludwig II of Bavaria - Life, Ludwig II of Bavaria - His Youth, Ludwig II of Bavaria - His Reign, Ludwig II of Bavaria - His Buildings, Ludwig II of Bavaria - His Death, Ludwig II of Bavaria - His Legacy, Ludwig II of Bavaria - Ludwig and the arts, Ludwig II of Bavaria - Ludwig in fiction, Ludwig II of Bavaria - Notes, Ludwig II of Bavaria - Reference

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Arrested Development - First season. George Bluth Sr., patriarch of the Bluth family, is the founder and former CEO of the Bluth Company, which markets and builds mini-mansions, among other activities. George Sr. is arrested by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for defrauding customers and gross spending of the company's money for "personal expenses". His wife Lucille becomes CEO, and immediately names as the new president her youngest son Buster, who proves ill equipped. Seeing no other options, the fa ...

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Arrested Development, Arrested Development - Origins, Arrested Development - Characters, Arrested Development - Casting, Arrested Development - Plot synopsis, Arrested Development - First season, Arrested Development - Second season, Arrested Development - Third season, Arrested Development - Themes and other characteristics, Arrested Development - Unique presentation, Arrested Development - Intertextuality and reflexivity, Arrested Development - Topicality, Arrested Development - Continuity, Arrested Development - Music, Arrested Development - Response, Arrested Development - Ratings, Arrested Development - Future, Arrested Development - Critical reviews, Arrested Development - Nominations and awards, Arrested Development - Broadcast history, Arrested Development - DVD release, Arrested Development - Episode list, Arrested Development - Trivia, Arrested Development - Celebrity guests, Arrested Development - Recurring roles, Arrested Development - Cameo appearances, Arrested Development - Broadcasters

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Pan troglodytes Pan paniscus Chimpanzee, often abbreviated to chimp, is the common name for two species in the genus Pan. The better known chimpanzee is Pan troglodytes, the Common Chimpanzee, living in West and Central Africa. Its cousin, the Bonobo or Pygmy Chimpanzee (Pan paniscus), is found in the forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The boundary between the two species is formed by the Congo River. Chimpanzee - Lifespan. Chimpanz ...

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Cornwall - Language. The Cornish language is closely related to Welsh and Breton, and less so to Irish, Scots Gaelic and Manx. It continued as a living Celtic language until 1777 and the death of Dolly Pentreath, the last person thought to have used only the Cornish language (although this is disputed on a number of counts). The publication of Henry Jenner's "Handbook of the Cornish Language" in 1904 caused a resurgence of interest in the Cornish language. The subsequent revival gathered pace during the twentieth ...

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Cornwall, Cornwall - History, Cornwall - Physical geography, Cornwall - Politics, Cornwall - Flag, Cornwall - Demographics, Cornwall - Economy, Cornwall - Tourism, Cornwall - Industry, Cornwall - Culture, Cornwall - Language, Cornwall - Cornish studies and literary references, Cornwall - Religion, Cornwall - Music and festivals, Cornwall - Sports and games, Cornwall - Food, Cornwall - Settlements, Cornwall - Transport, Cornwall - Places of interest

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Aeneas (Greek: Αινείας, Aineías) was a Trojan hero, the son of prince Anchises and the goddess Aphrodite (Venus in Roman sources). He was also the cousin of King Priam of Troy. The journey of Aeneas from Troy, which led to the founding of the city that would one day become Rome, is recounted in Virgil's Aeneid. He is considered an important figure in Greek and Roman legend and history. Aeneas is a character in Homer's Iliad and Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida. In the Iliad, ...

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Telepathy proponents point generally to controversially scientific concepts such as psychology and quantum mechanics, as areas of research that are considered to be deeply based in the scientific method, but have equally problematic and unexplainable links to the exclusively physical description of reality. Telepathy - Quantum mechanics. In seeking and proposing a scientific explanation, some telepathy proponents have claimed there to be connections between scientific quantum theory as a basis for telepath ...

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A number of noted individuals have been Buddhists. List of Buddhists - Historical Buddhist thinkers and founders of schools. Individuals are grouped by nationality, except in cases where the vast majority of their influence was felt elsewhere. List of Buddhists - Indian. The Buddha Shakyamuni, Siddhartha Gautama Ananda, Siddhartha's cousin and one of his chief disciples Aryadeva foremost disciple of Nagarjuna, continued the philosophical school of Madhyam ...

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• List of Buddhists - Zen teachers
• List of Buddhists - Miscellaneous
• List of Buddhists - Teachers of controversial Buddhist or Buddhist-influenced groups
• List of Buddhists - Modern scholars and authors
• List of Buddhists - Modern politicians activists and protestors
• List of Buddhists - Celebrity Buddhists
• List of Buddhists - External link

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1587 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. 1587 - Events. February 8 - Mary, Queen of Scots is beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in England after she is implicated in a plot to murder her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. July 22 - Colony of Roanoke: A group of English settlers arrive on Roanoke Island off of North Carolina to re-establish the deserted colony. August 19 - Polish and Lithuanian noble ...

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Claudius married four times. His first marriage, to Plautia Urgulanilla occured after two failed betrothals, one of which ended with the bride's death. Urgulanilla was a relation of Livia's confidant Urgulania. During their marriage she gave birth to a son, Claudius Drusus. Unfortunately, Drusus died of asphyxiation in his early teens, shortly after becoming engaged to the daughter of Sejanus. Claudius later divorced Urgulanilla for adultery and on suspicion of murdering her sister-in-law Apronia. When Urgulanilla gave birth after the divorc ...

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Claudius, Claudius - Claudius' affliction and personality, Claudius - Family and early life, Claudius - Accession as emperor, Claudius - Expansion of the empire, Claudius - Judicial and legislative affairs, Claudius - Public works, Claudius - Claudius and the Senate, Claudius - The Secretariat and centralization of powers, Claudius - Religious reforms and games, Claudius - Marriages and personal life, Claudius - Death deification and reputation, Claudius - Scholarly works and their impact, Claudius - Claudius in fiction, Claudius - Footnotes

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