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The city was most probably founded and named by the Etruscans, for a parma (circular shield) was a Latin borrowing, as were many Roman terms for particular arms, and Parmeal, Parmni and Parmnial are names that appear in Etruscan inscriptions. Diodorus Siculus (XXII, 2,2; XXVIII, 2,1) reported that the Romans had changed their rectangular shields for round ones, imitating the Etruscans. Whether the Etruscan encampment was so named because it was round, like a shield, or whether its situation was a shield against the Gauls to the n ...

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2 Population sans doubles comptes, i.e. not counting those people already counted in another commune (such as students and military personal). Bourg-en-Bresse is a city and commune in eastern France, préfecture (capital) of the Ain département, and was capital of the former province of Bresse. It is located 36 m. N.N.E. of Lyon. Population (1999): city 40,666 (burgiens), city and suburbs: 57,198 inhabitants, urban area (French: aire urbaine): 101,016. ...

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Brown County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of 2000, the population is 42,285. Its county seat is Georgetown6. It is named for Major General Jacob Brown, an officer in the War of 1812 who was wounded at the Battle of Lundy's Lane. Brown County Ohio - Geography. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,283 km² (495 mi²). 1,274 km² (492 mi²) of it is land and 9 km² (3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.70% water. Brown Cou ...

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The Barberini family was a powerful Italian family, originally of Tuscan extraction, who settled in Florence during the early part of the eleventh century. They acquired great wealth and influence, and in 1623, Maffeo Barberini was raised to the papal throne as Pope Urban VIII. He helped his brother, Antonio, become a distinguished soldier. He also elevated two nephews to the position of cardinal, and gave to a third nephew, Taddeo Barberini, the principality of Palestrina. Taddeo was also made leader of the papal army. Great jealousy ...

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Location in Cuyahoga County, Ohio The city of Cleveland is the county seat of Cuyahoga County in the U.S. state of Ohio. The city is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie, in the Western Reserve in northeastern Ohio on the Cuyahoga River, approximately 60 miles (100 km) west of the Pennsylvania border. It was founded in 1796 near the mouth of the river, and became a manufacturing center owing to its location at the head of numerous canals and railroad lines. After the decline of heavy manufacturing, Cleveland's businesses are now more often in the ...

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In Christian architecture the baptistery or baptistry (Latin baptisterium) is the separate centrally-planned structure surrounding the baptismal font. The baptistery may be incorporated within the body of a church or cathedral and be provided with an altar as a chapel. In the early Christian Church, the catechumens were instructed and the sacrament of baptism was administered in the baptistery. The sacramental importance and sometimes architectural splendor of the baptistry reflect the importance of baptism to Chr ...

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Cesare, Marquis of Beccaria (or the Marchese de Beccaria-Bonesana) (March 11, 1738 - November 28, 1794) was an Italian philosopher and politician. Cesare Marquis of Beccaria - Birth and education. He was born in Milan, and educated in the Jesuit college at Parma. He showed a great aptitude for mathematics. The study of Montesquieu redirected his attention towards economics; and his first publication (1762) was a tract on the derangement of the currency in the Milanese states, with a proposal for its ...

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1058 - Events. March 17 - King Lulach I of Scotland is killed in battle against his cousin and rival Malcolm Canmore, who later becomes King of Scotland as Malcolm III of Scotland. End of the House of Alpin rule, beginning of the Dunkeld dynasty Antipope Benedict X is crowned pope, later deposed. Pope Nicholas II is elected pope in December, crowned in following year. Battle of Varaville Boleslaus II takes office as duke of Poland. Construction begins on Cathedra ...

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The Royal Château at Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, is one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world because of its very distinct French Renaissance architecture that blends traditional medieval forms with classical Italian structures. It is the largest castle in the Loire Valley, but was built to serve only as a hunting lodge for King François I who maintained his royal residences at Château de Blois and at Château d'Amboise. The original design of the Château de Chambord was by Domenico da Cortona, but was altered ...

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Cisalpine Gaul (Latin: Gallia Cisalpina, meaning "Gaul this side of the Alps") was a province of the Roman Republic, in Emilia and Lombardy of modern-day northern Italy. Sometimes referred to as Provincia Ariminum. Gallia Transpadana denoted that part of Cisalpine Gaul between the Po and the Alps. The province was governed from Mutina (modern-day Modena), where in 73 BCE forces under Spartacus defeated the legio ...

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Vincenzo Salvatore Carmelo Francesco Bellini (November 3, 1801 – September 23, 1835) was an Italian opera composer. Known for his flowing melodic line, Bellini was the quintessential composer of Bel canto opera. Vincenzo Bellini - Life. Born in Catania, Sicily, Italy, Bellini was a child prodigy from a highly musical family and legend has it he could sing an air of Fioravanti at eighteen months, began studying music theory at two, the piano at three, and by the age of five could play well. His fir ...

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Worms Germany - Celts and Romans. The city has existed since before Roman times, when it was captured and fortified by the Romans under Drusus in 14 BCE. From that time, a small troop of infantry and cavalry were garrisoned in Augusta Vangionum this gave the settlement its romanized but originally Celtic name Borbetomagus. (Many fanciful variant names for Worms exist only upon the title pages of books printed when Worms was an early center of printing: William Tyndale's translation of the Bible was ...

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Charles Ponzi (1882–January 18, 1949) was an Italian immigrant to the United States who became one of the greatest swindlers in American history. His aliases include Charles Ponei, Charles P. Bianchi, and Carlo. Most people have never heard of Ponzi, but the term "Ponzi scheme" is fairly well known, and even those who haven't heard of that know about its modern version, the "make money fast" schemes that percolate through the Internet. Charles Ponzi - Early life. Parts of Charl ...

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The Villa Farnese at Caprarola is sometimes incorrectly known as the Villa Caprarola. It should not be confused with the Palazzo Farnese, Rome Villa Farnese - First Impression. The Villa Farnese at Caprarola is massive. That phrase is probably one of the most accurate descriptions of every aspect of this Renaissance masterpiece built circa 1550 in the Monte Cimini. The Monte Cimini are a range of densely wooded volcanic hills approximately 35 miles north-west of Rome. The journey from Rome to ...

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Warren County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of 2000, the population is 158,383. The 2003 population estimate [1] for the county is 181,743. Its county seat is Lebanon6. Warren County was erected May 1, 1803 from Hamilton County, and named for Dr. Joseph Warren, a hero of the Revolution who sent Paul Revere on his ride and who died at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Warren County Ohio - Geography. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,054 km² (407 mi²). ...

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Dallara Automobili is a chassis manufacturer for various motor racing series, being most notable for its near-monopoly in Formula 3 since 1993. The company was founded by designer Gianpaolo Dallara in 1972, near Parma, Italy and started building chassis for sports car racing and hillclimbing, racing in the smaller engine classes. In 1978 the company moved to the Italian F3 Championship, where it dominated the field and won the championship ever since. They have also ...

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The Order of Friars Minor Conventual (OFM Conv), commonly known as the Conventual Franciscans, is a branch of the order of Roman Catholic Friars founded by Francis of Assisi in 1209. The viability of the Franciscan movement after the founder's death depended upon a thorough assessment of the Order's role within the social situation. At that time regular trade with foreign lands was not o­nly discovering new fabrics and spices, but also new ways of thinking and living. People were leaving the land and seeking the activit ...

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Technically, ham is the thigh and buttock of any animal that is slaughtered for meat, but the term is usually restricted to a cut of pork, the haunch of a pig or boar. Although it can be cooked and served fresh, most ham is cured in some fashion. Ham can either be dry-cured or wet-cured. A dry-cured ham has been rubbed in a mixture containing salt and a variety of other ingredients. Most usually some proportion of sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite. Sugar is common in many dry cures in the United States. This is followed by a pe ...

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Ashland County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of 2000, the population is 52,523. Its county seat is Ashland6. It is named for the home of Senator Henry Clay near Lexington, Kentucky. Ashland County Ohio - Geography. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,106 km² (427 mi²). 1,099 km² (424 mi²) of it is land and 6 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.58% water. Ashland County Ohio - Adjacent counties.

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Flaccus Albinus Alcuinus or Ealhwine (c. 735-May 19, 804) was a monk from York, England. He was related to Willibrord, Anglo-Saxon missionary to the Frisians and the first bishop of Utrecht, whose biography he afterwards wrote. Alcuin of York had a long career as a teacher and scholar first at the school at York (now known as St Peters School, York, founded AD 627) and lastly as Charlemagne's leading advisor on ecclesiastical and educational affairs. From 796 until his death he was abbot o ...

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