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Lancaster, house of
(Encyclopedia) Lancaster, house ofLancaster, house oflăngˈkəstər [key], royal family of England. The line was founded by the second son of Henry III, Edmund Crouchback, 1245–96, who was created earl…Biographies: Notable Actors
Notable Actors Isabella Rossellini See also Filmmakers and Directors African-American Actors Asian American Film & Television Personalities Hispanic-American Film, Television, and…Rydz-Śmigły, Edward
(Encyclopedia) Rydz-Śmigły or Śmigły-Rydz, EdwardRydz-Śmigły or Śmigły-Rydz, Edwardrĭtsˈ-shmēgˈlĭ [key], 1886–1941, Polish politician. He served under Piłsudski in the Polish Legions (1914–17), in…Exmouth, Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount
(Encyclopedia) Exmouth, Edward Pellew, 1st ViscountExmouth, Edward Pellew, 1st Viscountpəly&oomacr;ˈ, ĕkˈsməth [key], 1757–1833, English admiral. He entered the navy in 1770 and served in both…Derby, Edward Henry Stanley, 15th earl of
(Encyclopedia) Derby, Edward Henry Stanley, 15th earl ofDerby, Edward Henry Stanley, 15th earl ofdärˈbē [key], 1826–93, British politician, son of the 14th earl. Although more liberal than his father…Alleyn, Edward
(Encyclopedia) Alleyn, EdwardAlleyn, Edwardălˈĭn [key], 1566–1626, English actor. He was the foremost member of the Admiral's Men, joining the group c.1587, and was the only rival of Richard Burbage…Steichen, Edward
(Encyclopedia) Steichen, EdwardSteichen, Edwardstīˈkən [key], 1879–1973, American photographer, b. Luxembourg, reared in Hancock, Mich. Steichen is credited with the transformation of photography…York, Richard, duke of
(Encyclopedia) York, Richard, duke of, 1411–60, English nobleman, claimant to the throne. He was descended from Edward III through his father, Richard, earl of Cambridge, grandson of that king, and…Teach, Edward
(Encyclopedia) Teach, Edward: see Blackbeard.Thatch, Edward
(Encyclopedia) Thatch, Edward: see Blackbeard.Trending
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