Who led the resistance to the Roman invasion of Britain and was captured in 51 AD, sentenced to death but spared by Emperor Claudius?

The Roman Conquest of Britain - All Empires The Roman Conquest of Britain   Category: Classical Mediterranean and Europe: Roman Military Roman Conquest of Britain The Roman conquest of Britain was neither quick nor painless. From the time Julius Caesar first set foot on the island until the time Pax Romana was fully installed, it would take more than 150 years. It would see much war, many revolts and much bloodshed. The earliest people are thought to have come to Britain about 500,000 years ago. The Celtic tribes invaded from Europe after about 800 BC, many with long term roots there as well as in northern France. They developed knowledge of how to make stronger weapons and tools using iron: it was the start of the Iron Age . There were at least seven different tribes living throughout the island. The tribes had their own coinages, there was wealth from copper and tin and commerce was successful. Gaelic, Irish, Welsh and Cornish languages are all connected to the language of the Celts. In 320 bc. the Greek navigator/geographer Pytheas conducts a partial exploration of the island of "Albion". Caesar and Britain Julius Caesar became governor and military commander of the already Roman provinces of Gaul. From 58 BC to 47 BC. He led a number of military campaigns throughout Gaul (now modern day France, Belgium, and parts of Germany, Holland, and Switzerland) To preserve Gaul as a province, Caesar determined to separate it from its foreign enemies and allies. After crushing the Germanic tribes, enemies of Gaul, Caesar desided to invade Britain, an ally of Gaul. The British islanders had helped the Gauls across the chanell to fight against Caesar. Britain, unconquered and close at hand, would prove a dangerous example of independence to Gaul, and therefore must be silenced and taught the power of Rome.. Caesar probably planned an expedition to Britain in 56 BC, a year when the Armorican tribes in the coast of Britanny revolted against the Romans with aid from the tribes of southern Britain. The operation was further delayed by battles with the Morini and Menapi, Belgic tribes who controlled the Straits of Dover. Caesar's first visit to Britain was very brief. In August of 55BC Caesar with two legions crossed the English Channel to Dover. The Britons met the legionaries at the beach with a large force, including warriors in horse-drawn chariots. After an initial skirmish, the British war leaders sought a truce, and handed over hostages. Four days later, however, when Roman ships with 500 cavalry soldiers and horses tried to make the channel crossing, they were driven back to France by bad weather. The same storm seriously damaged many of Caesar's ships at Deal. This twist of fate resulted in Caesar's initial landing force having no cavalry, which seriously restricted the mobility of the 55 BC operations. It was also disastrous for the planned reconnaissance since the legionary soldiers were forced to repair the ships and were vulnerable to the British forces who began new attacks. Because of thier immobility, the Roman legions had to survive in a coastal zone which they found both politically hostile, and naturally fertile. The need to get food locally resulted in scouting and foraging missions into the nearby countryside. Caesar reports abundant grain crops along a heavily populated coastline; and frequent encounters with British warriors in chariots.When the repairs to most of the ships where completed Caesar ordered a return to Gaul, thus ending his short viist. While this excursion was unsuccessful due to storms and the resulting damage to his ships, Caesar would return during the following year. In July of 54 BC, Caesar made the trip with 800 ships transporting five legions, 2,000 cavalry troops and their horses plus a baggage train. They sailed from Boulogne at night on July 6. He landed unopposed in an area between Sandwich and Deal. Upon seeing the large size of the Roman force, the natives moved inland with Caesar and and his troops in pursuit, marching a further 12 miles inland. At daybreak on the 8th of July, 54 BC,


Cape Farewell is the southernmost point of which large island?

Cape Farewell | Article about Cape Farewell by The Free Dictionary Cape Farewell | Article about Cape Farewell by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Cape+Farewell Also found in: Wikipedia . Farewell, Cape, southernmost point of Greenland, on Egger Island, at lat. 59°46'N. Egger Island and the surrounding islands are called the Cape Farewell Archipelago. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Nanortalik References in classic literature ? Being an indifferent fisherman, my enthusiasm for this form of sport soon waned; yet in the absence of other forms of recreation I was now risking my life in an entirely inadequate boat off Cape Farewell at the southernmost extremity of Greenland. Bits of surf-harried beach clove the worn granite, or whatever the rocks of Cape Farewell may be composed of, and as I followed the ebbing tide down one of these soft stretches, I saw the thing. View in context Samuel Ferguson returned to England about 1850, and, more than ever possessed by the demon of discovery, he spent the intervening time, until 1853, in accompanying Captain McClure on the expedition that went around the American Continent from Behring's Straits to Cape Farewell. View in context This Braithwaite Lowery, I knew his father, lost in the Lively off Greenland in `20, or Andrew Woodhouse, drowned in the same seas in 1777, or John Paxton, drowned off Cape Farewell a year later, or old John Rawlings, whose grandfather sailed with me, drowned in the Gulf of Finland in `50. View in context In addition to her contributions to Dream Foundation, Tunstall is an active environmental campaigner, and joined an expedition to the Arctic Circle in 2008 with Cape Farewell, a British-based arts organization that brings artists, scientists and communicators together to instigate a cultural response to climate change. Bill Medley, KT Tunstall and David Ryan Harris to Perform at Dream Foundation's 13th Annual Celebration of Dreams Gala Produced by Cape Farewell Foundation in partnership with ROM Contemporary Culture, Carbon 14: Climate is Culture exhibition will run from October 19, 2013 to February 2, 2014 in the Roloff Beny Gallery (Level 4) and the Thorsell Spirit House (Level 1). Climate is culture This important book collects nine essays on the interactions among missionary, commercial, colonizing, and indigenous interests at Cape Farewell (Danish: Kap Farvel; Greenlandic: Uummannarsuaq), the southernmost point of Greenland. FANPLASTIC VOYAGE; Sailor Jo's got a lotta bottle as she sails from USA to Oz They also consider the prehistory of Cape Farewell and the East Greenlandic culture, which never managed to stem the tide of European dominance; and a bit of modern Greenland found today in Herrnhut. Cultural encounters at Cape Farewell; the East Greenlandic immigrants and the German Moravain Mission in the 19th century And next Friday an exhibition of work from several of the Cape Farewell programme of expeditions goes on show at Northumbria University's University Gallery and also Gallery North in Sandyford Road, Newcastle Unfold: A Cultural Response to Climate Change, runs until November 12 and is curated by David Buckland and Chris Wainwright.


Luxardo is a prominent brand of which alcoholic liqueur?

Amaretto di Saschira Liqueur - Luxardo : The Whisky Exchange Amaretto di Saschira Liqueur A bottle of Amaretto di Saschira Liqueur from renowned Italian producer Luxardo, more famous for a range of Sambuca. This almond-flavoured liqueur can be enjoyed on its own or used as an alcoholic sauce poured over ice cream. Country


The Law concerning the distance and relative speeds of celestial bodies and said to confirm the Big Bang Theory is named after which American astronomer?

Astronomy - Cosmeo Astronomy Grades: K-12 Overall Rating: Astronomy, science dealing with all the celestial bodies and matter in the universe, It studies such objects as planets and their satellites, comets and meteors, and the stars, along with the star systems known as galaxies and the patterns in which galaxies are arrayed. Other topics of interest to astronomers include interplanetary and interstellar gas and dust and the enigmatic “dark matter” that appears to make up much of the universe. Modern astronomy is divided into several branches, among them astrometry, the observational study of the positions and motions of these bodies; celestial mechanics (see orbit), the mathematical study of their motions as explained by the theory of gravitation; astrophysics, the study of their chemical composition and physical condition from spectrum analysis (see Spectroscopy; ||Spectrum) and the laws of physics; and Cosmology, the study of the universe as a whole, including its origins, evolution, and future. Ancient Origins Curiosity of ancient peoples concerning day and night and the sun, moon, and stars led eventually to the observation that the heavenly bodies appear to move in a regular manner that is useful in defining time and direction on the earth. Astronomy grew out of problems originating with the first civilizations, that is, the need to establish with precision the proper times for planting and harvesting crops and for religious celebrations and to find bearings and latitudes on long trading journeys or voyages. See archaeoastronomy.To ancient peoples the sky exhibited many regularities of behavior. The bright sun, which divided daytime from nighttime, rose every morning from one direction, the east, moved steadily across the sky during the day, and set in a nearly opposite direction, the west. At night more than 1000 visible stars followed a similar course, appearing to rotate in permanent groupings, called constellations, around a fixed point in the sky, either the north or the south celestial pole.In the North Temperate Zone, people noticed that daytime and nighttime were unequal in length. On long days the sun rose north of east and climbed high in the sky at noon; on days with long nights the sun rose south of east and did not climb so high at noon. Observation of the stars that appear in the west after sunset or in the east before sunrise showed that the relative position of the sun among the stars changes gradually. The Egyptians may have been the first to discover that the sun moves completely around the sphere of the fixed stars in approximately 365 days and nights. See ecliptic.Further study showed that the sky also holds the moon and five bright planets. These bodies, together with the sun, move around the star sphere within a narrow belt called the Zodiac. The moon traverses the zodiac quickly, overtaking the sun about once every 29.5 days, the period known as the synodic month. Star watchers in ancient times attempted to arrange the days and either the months or the years into a consistent time system, or calendar. Inasmuch as neither an entire month nor an entire year contains an exactly integral number of days, the calendar makers assigned to successive months or years different numbers of days, having a long-range average that would approximate the true value. Thus, the modern calendar provides for 97 leap years in every 400-year period, so that the average number of days per year is 365.2425, very close to the astronomically determined number, which is 365.24220. See calendar.The sun and moon always traverse the zodiac from west to east. However, the five bright planets—Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn, which also have a generally eastward motion against the background of the stars—move westward, or retrograde, for varying durations during each synodic period. Thus, the planets appear to pursue an eastward course erratically, with periodic loops in their paths. In ancient times, people imagined that celestial events, especially the planetary motions, were connected with their own fortunes. Th


Which musician has written the children’s book High In The Clouds, the story of Wirral the Squirrel?

Ten Weird Children’s Books Written By Famous Musicians « WXRT Ten Weird Children’s Books Written By Famous Musicians March 14, 2014 4:51 PM By Stephen Sheffer Filed Under: Bob Dylan , Colin Meloy , courtney love , David Bowie , Keith Richards , Madonna , Paul McCartney , Sting Paul McCartney (Ian Gavan/Getty Images) You may have been surprised to hear  Keith Richards wrote a children’s book , but the Rolling Stones guitarist isn’t the only rock star to attempt children’s literature. In fact, Keith’s book Gus & Me: The Story Of My Granddad and My First Guitar, seems a lot more sane than some of the books already out there. From Paul McCartney To David Bowie, there are kids books out there that you probably didn’t know about. So get under the covers, it’s the ten weirdest children’s books by muscians. Paul McCartney- Sir Paul is first on our list with High In The Clouds. Released in 2005, the book is more of a novel due to the fact that it’s 96 pages long. It’s about a squirrel named Wirral as he searches for a place called Animalia, a land where animals supposedly live in peace and harmony. Do you think Rocky Raccoon makes an appearance? Bob Dylan- In 2008, Bob Dylan got an award winning artist named Paul Rogers to do the illustrations for Forever Young. The book’s literally based on that famous Dylan tune from the album Planet Waves. Many of the images in the book were also inspired by other Dylan songs as well as moments from his life. Madonna- This book is probably the most successful one of our list, but it shouldn’t be that surprising. With five children’s books already published, Madonna is a veteran of kids literature. Her highest earning book is called The English Roses, which is about a group of girls who are jealous of another girl named Binah, because they think she has a great life – she doesn’t. It has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance- Although his band announced their breakup last year, that will just give singer Gerard Way more time to focus on his award winning teen comic book series. The Umbrella Academy is an award winning comic series that he writes for Dark Horse Comics. It’s about a family of dysfunctional superheroes, and it has been optioned for a movie by Universal. Colin Meloy of The Decemberists- Lead singer of the Decemberists, Colin Meloy, has also found a successful career in kids literature. He has his own fantasy series called The Wildwood Chronicles. The novel is about two seventh graders who find themselves in a magical forest after they try to save a baby kidnapped by a flock of crows. The books are illustrated by Carson Ellis, Colin’s wife. Dolly Parton- Country music legend Dolly Parton has also written a children’s tale based on one of her songs. Coat Of Many Colors tells the story of a girl who can’t buy a new coat, so her mom sew’s her a new one made from many different rags. When the other children laugh at her, she gives them a lesson about those who aren’t as fortunate as others. Dolly also has a program that delivers free books to children’s homes. Amanda Palmer- Mostly known for her work in the duo The Dresden Dolls, musician Amanda Palmer has an interesting children’s book. Evelyn Evelyn is based on the true story of two conjoined twins. She is also one half of a musical duo that goes by the same name. Amanda is no stranger to writing as an experienced songwriter, but she’s also married to the famous author Neil Gaiman. Courtney Love- Courtney released a manga called Princess Ai, and it’s safe to say parts of the book are inspired from her life. When an alien known as Princess Ai is mysteriously transported to Tokyo, Japan, the only thing she has from her past is a heart shaped box. Wait, it get’s better. She starts to make her living as a rock star and then she falls in love with a sensitive singer named “Kent.” Sounds awfully familiar. Sting- Sting is responsible for the only biblical story on our list. Rock Steady is Sting’s take on the story of Noah’s Ark. Sting also has a song called “Rock Steady,” and this 2001 book is actually a moder


Which of John Steinbeck’s novels told the story of the Joad family?

GRAPES OF WRATH | John Steinbeck GRAPES OF WRATH Steinbeck, John (New York: Viking, 1939). AN IMPORTANT FIRST EDITION AND PERHAPS THE GREATEST BOOK WRITTEN BY THIS NOBEL PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR. John Steinbeck won the Pulitzer Prize for this novel of migrant workers in America. The story of the Joad family, simple people living close to nature, whose lives are disrupted by the malevolent forces of drought, market conditions and human creed. The novel graphically demonstrates the dangers to society when the vital like between rural man and the Earth is broken. The condition of this copy, in the pictorial jacket, is quite pleasing indeed. Item #26543 First edition.  8vo, publisher’s original pictorially decorated tan cloth in original first issue dustjacket, with price and "First Edition" statement both present.  619. A handsome, bright and clean copy, the dustjacket whole and without tears, light evidence of shelving over time, the backstrip of the dustjacket just a touch mellowed by age, clean and bright internally, solid and very well preserved.


give a year in the life of Ivan the Terrible.

Ivan the IV, or Ivan the Terrible, was tsar of Russia from 1530-1584 and established a tradition of absolute rule. After a childhood of abuse and repression he destroyed his rivals and claimed the throne of Tsardom. He beat back the last of the Mongols, provided some large territotial expansion, and centralized the bureacracy. At the same time his blood thristy habits and cruel personality have made him infamous in history's annals as a lunatic ruler whom even his own people called "Terrible." Historical Background  In the 1500's while the rest of western Europe was revealing in the glories of the Renaissance, Russia was still struggling to establish its own identity after just emerging from the Mongol yoke in 1480. The princes of Muscovy had traditionally been tax collectors for the Mongols and it was not until Ivan the I managed to amass a large personal fortune and conquer surrounding rivals, furthering his power and gaining the trust of the Mongols, that any single ruler began to emerge in Russia. In 1480, Ivan the III managed to buy up all the surrounding territory around Moscow and proclaim himself tsar and not subject to Mongol rule Research Report Ivan IV Vasilyevich (1530-1584), was the first of two children of Basil III and Elena Glinskaya. Ivan came into the world on August 25, 1530. Nearly a year after this Ivan's father died when he was only three. Basil had died due to a small, little pimple on his thigh that had developed into a deadly sore. Basil requested at his deathbed that his son Ivan would become the ruler of Russia when he became a man at age 15. Once Basil died the boyars took over Russia, denying Ivan's right to the throne. Ivan's mother then with other trusted boyars took over the ruling party. Elena was able to successfully rule Russia for four years, until she died suddenly in 1538, apparently from poisoning, leaving eight-year-old Ivan an orphan. Through all this Ivan had remained isolated, Ivan's brutal behavior later on in life is testimony to his never having forgotten nor forgiven the childhood indignities he had suffered. The boyars would only pay attention to him when his presence was required at a ceremony. As the rivalry in the Palace for the power of Russia escalated into a bloody feud, Ivan witnessed horrible things. Living in poverty he watched and heard murders, beatings, and verbal and physical abuse regularly. The boyars alternately neglected or molested him; Ivan and his deaf-mute brother Yuri often went about hungry and threadbare. Incapable to strike at his tormentors, Ivan took out his terrible frustrations on defenseless animals, He tore feathers off birds, pierced their eyes and slit open their bodies. On December 29, 1543 Ivan surprised his boyars by calling them to a meeting. He condemned them for their neglect of him and the nation, and denounced them for their misconduct. Prince Andrew Shuiksy, the leader of the boyars was thrown to a pack of hungry hunting dogs as an example to the others. After this the boyars conceded that their rule had ended and that Ivan had complete power. On Sunday, January 16, 1547, Ivan was crowned czar in Moscow's lavish Cathedral of the Assumption. Ivan soon married Anastasia Romanovna-Zakharyina-Yurueva. Anastasia bore him six children of whom only two survived infancy. At times Ivan was very devote; he used to throw himself before the icons, banging his head against the floor. It resulted in a callosity at his forehead. Once Ivan even did a public confession of his sins in Moscow. During the beginning of Ivan's reign, the administrative functions of the government were handled by two brothers of Ivan's mother, Prince Yuri Glinsky and Prince Mikhail Glinsky abused their position in the government, mistreating the boyars and the citizens. Ivan vowed to no longer leave administration duties in the hands of others. From 1547 to 1560 Ivan is believed to have governed with the aid of a talented group of advisers dubbed the Chosen Council. It is unknown who wielded more power, Ivan or the council. In 1550, Ivan announced a reformed code of laws


Bronze is an alloy of copper and which other metal?

bronze | alloy | Britannica.com Bronze Earth Bronze, alloy traditionally composed of copper and tin . Bronze is of exceptional historical interest and still finds wide applications. It was made before 3000 bc, though its use in artifacts did not become common until much later. The proportions of copper and tin varied widely (from 67 to 95 percent copper in surviving artifacts), but, by the Middle Ages in Europe, certain proportions were known to yield specific properties. An alloy described in an 11th-century Greek manuscript in the library of St. Mark’s, Venice, cites a proportion of one pound copper to two ounces of tin (8 to 1), approximately that used for bronze gunmetal in later times. Some modern bronzes contain no tin at all, substituting other metals such as aluminum, manganese , and even zinc . Bronze Lion Monument on the Burgplatz, in Braunschweig, Ger. H. Krause-Willemberg/ZEFA Bronze is harder than copper as a result of alloying that metal with tin or other metals. Bronze is also more fusible (i.e., more readily melted) and is hence easier to cast. It is also harder than pure iron and far more resistant to corrosion . The substitution of iron for bronze in tools and weapons from about 1000 bc was the result of iron’s abundance compared to copper and tin rather than any inherent advantages of iron. copper processing: History Bell metal, characterized by its sonorous quality when struck, is a bronze with a high tin content of 20–25 percent. Statuary bronze, with a tin content of less than 10 percent and an admixture of zinc and lead , is technically a brass . Bronze is improved in hardness and strength by the addition of a small amount of phosphorus; phosphor bronze may contain 1 or 2 percent phosphorus in the ingot and a mere trace after casting, but its strength is nonetheless enhanced for such applications as pump plungers, valves, and bushings. Also useful in mechanical engineering are manganese bronzes , in which there may be little or no tin but considerable amounts of zinc and up to 4.5 percent manganese. Aluminum bronzes, containing up to 16 percent aluminum and small amounts of other metals such as iron or nickel , are especially strong and corrosion-resistant; they are cast or wrought into pipe fittings, pumps, gears, ship propellers, and turbine blades. Similar Topics


Rock musician William George Perks is better known as who?

Bill Wyman - Je Suis Un Rock Star - YouTube Bill Wyman - Je Suis Un Rock Star Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jul 8, 2010 Bill Wyman (born William George Perks; 24 October 1936) is an English musician best known as the bassist for the English rock and roll band The Rolling Stones from 1962 until 1992. Since 1997, he has recorded and toured with his own band, Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings.......and this track is one of his hits. Category


With which instrument do you associate the jazz musician Kid Ory?

Kid Ory 1959 - Tiger Rag. - YouTube Kid Ory 1959 - Tiger Rag. Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Feb 11, 2011 Kid Ory 1959 - Tiger Rag At this concert in Paris in the "La Pleyel" concerthall Ory and his band play "Tiger Rag" Next to Ory on trombone we see Henry "Red" Allen on trumpet, Bobby McCracken on clarinet, Cedric Heywood piano, William Girsback bass and Alton Redd drums Edward Ory was born in 1986 in LaPlace, Louisiana. As a child, he began to make music on homemade instruments. By 1911 he was leading one of the best-known bands in New Orleans. Among its members at various times were several musicians who later were highly influential in jazz development, including Sidney Bechet, Mutt Carey, Jimmy Noone, King Oliver, and Louis Armstrong. In 1919 Ory moved to California, forming a new band in Los Angeles. After five years he joined King Oliver in Chicago and by the end of the 1920s had become a prolific jazz recording artist. He played with King Oliver's Dixie Syncopators, Louis Armstrong, and Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers. In 1930 Ory retired from music to run a successful chicken farm, but on his comeback in 1939 he enjoyed even greater success. He worked with clarinetist Barney Bigard and trumpeter Bunk Johnson (1943), and his motion-picture credits include Crossfire, New Orleans, and The Benny Goodman Story. Ory was perhaps the first musician to codify, purely by precept, the role of the trombone in classic three-part contrapuntal jazz improvisation. Ory is often remembered as a "tailgate" trombonist, one whose style of playing fills in, or supports, other band instruments and is reminiscent of the styles of pre-jazz ragtime bands and cakewalk bands. His most outstanding jazz compositions were "Muskrat Ramble" and "Savoy blues". Edward Kid Ory died Jan. 23rd 1973 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Category


"Which French Romantic artist painted ""Liberty Leading The People"" in 1830?"

July 28: Liberty Leading the People | artble.com July 28: Liberty Leading the People July 28: Liberty Leading the People July 28: Liberty Leading the People Date of Creation: July 28, 1830, Liberty on the Barricades Height (cm): July 28: Liberty Leading the People Story / Theme Delacroix writing to his brother: "I have undertaken a modern subject, a barricade, and although I may not have fought for my country, at least I shall have painted for her. It has restored my good spirits." July 28: Liberty Leading the People Eugene Delacroix Charles X Through July 28: Liberty Leading the People, Delacroix tells the story of Trois Glorieuses - Three Glorious Days - the Parisian uprising on July 27, 28, and 29 of 1830. The liberal republicans were outraged by the violation of the Constitution, and overthrew Charles X, who was to be the last Bourbon king of France. His predecessor was Louis Philippe, the Duke of Orleans. In this artwork Liberty is personified in the form of a vibrant, rebellious, bare breasted woman who leads the people to victory. She carries the flag proudly. Thrilled to have a modern subject to paint, Delacroix took to the canvas with great pride and patriotism. Though he had not taken an active part in the fighting of the revolution he had done his share for his country. Instead of guns and cannons he used an easel and a paintbrush - he felt it was his duty as a painter to record this event as the revolutionists felt it was their duty to fight. The artist was touched by the three days of revolt by the upper-class, the middle-class, and the lower-class in France all fighting to overthrow Charles X to show their outrage of the violation of the constitution and thus he paid honor to this event by providing a historical recount of French history. July 28: Liberty Leading the People is one of his most remembered and favored works today. July 28: Liberty Leading the People Analysis July 28: Liberty Leading the People Eugene Delacroix July 28: Liberty Leading the People Critical Reception July 28: Liberty Leading the People Eugene Delacroix Musée du Luxembourg Paris It comes as no surprise that July 28: Liberty Leading the People, as most works of genius, was rejected by contemporary critics. As it was hidden from public view until the year of Eugene Delacroix's death, it wasn't until afterward that the painting received positive reflections from critics. Contemporary reception: July 28: Liberty Leading the People was not available for public viewing during the king's reign. Critics failed to respond to this innovative work, accustomed to a more classical representation of reality. Delacroix's mix of reality with allegory, actuality and fiction, symbolism and documentary proved too advanced and imaginative for them. Posthumous reception: July 28: Liberty Leading the People entered the Musée du Luxembourg in 1863, the same year that Delacroix died. It was moved to the Louvre 11 years later. The response to the work was slightly more favorable after being relocated but it didn't receive the credit it duly deserved until much later on. Modern day reception: Critics of today perceive July 28: Liberty Leading the People as a masterpiece and a universal work. They admire the Romantic historical painting and appreciate Delacroix's unique take on this historical landmark. July 28: Liberty Leading the People Related Paintings Statue of Liberty Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World), 1886: It is said that the Statue of Liberty was inspired by Delacroix's very own personified character of Liberty in his July 28: Liberty Leading the People. A gift from France to New York City, the Statue of Liberty was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and was constructed just 50 years after Delacroix's masterpiece. The statue, with a raised right arm holds a torch proudly, very similar to the pose in which Liberty holds the French flag. July 28: Liberty Leading the People Locations Through Time - Notable Sales Musée du Louvre Paris July 28: Liberty Leading the People was purchased by the French government in 1831. Its intention


"""Rinka"" the Great Dane was owned by which male model?"

Rinkagate: The Rise and Fall of Jeremy Thorpe: Amazon.co.uk: Simon Freeman, Barrie Penrose: 9780747533399: Books By A Customer on 8 Mar. 1999 Format: Hardcover SOME called it the British Watergate, although it was hardly in the Nixon league of abuse of position and power. In 1975, on a lonely moor in Devon, a Great Dane called Rinka was shot as she tried to protect her owner, horse trainer Norman Scott, from a gunman hell-bent on killing him, former airline steward Andrew Newton. Why did Newton try to kill Scott? Many suspected it was because of Scott's repeated claim that he'd been seduced by Liberal leader Jeremy Thorpe, who wanted to silence him once and for all. In 1979, Jeremy Thorpe was cleared of conspiracy to murder at the Old Bailey. Yet many felt that the trial was a whitewash, an orchestrated cover-up by the Establishment who wished to protect Thorpe. Now, years later and with Thorpe's eagerly-awaited memoirs due to be printed, Simon Freeman has teamed up with the man who broke the story, Barrie Penrose, to re-evaluate the Thorpe affair once and for all. And his conclusions are not the sort of thing Mr. Thorpe's lawyers would approve of. The story begins with Thorpe's childhood and schooldays, going on through his early political career at Oxford, where he backstabbed his way to President of the Union, and then it gets interesting. Thorpe's rise to power is superbly documented, as is that fateful night in 1961 when Thorpe allegedly seduced a young stable-boy called Norman Josiffe. Josiffe, aka Scott, never forgot that supposed encounter no matter how hard Thorpe tried to. The rest of the book follows their parallel lives - Thorpe's culminating in being hours away from a Cabinet post and Scott's with repeated nervous breakdowns. Scott hounded Thorpe over the next decade, telling his story to anyone who would hear. The scandal was about to break when a Great Dane was shot in Devon. Coincidence? Read more ›


"""The Daughter of Time"" a novel by Josephine Tey, features an investigation into which real life historical mystery?"

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The Zimmerman telegram of 1917 was intended for which country?

The Zimmermann Telegram - America is Provoked in WW1 The Zimmermann Telegram - America is Provoked in WW1 The Zimmermann Telegram.  U.S. National Archives and Records Administration By Robert Wilde Updated November 24, 2016. The Zimmermann Telegram was a note sent in 1917 from the German Foreign Minister Zimmermann to his ambassador in Mexico, containing details of a proposed alliance against America; it was intercepted and published, strengthening US public support for war against Germany as part of World War One . The Background: By 1917 the conflict we call The First World War had been raging for over two years, drawing in troops from Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and Australasia, although the main battles were in Europe. The main belligerents were, on one side, the German and Austro-Hungarian Empires (the ' Central Powers ') and, on the other, the British, French and Russian Empires (the ' Entente ' or 'Allies'). The war had been expected to last just a few months in 1914, but the conflict had dragged on in a stalemate of trenches and massive death tolls, and all sides in the war were looking for any advantage they cold gain. The Zimmermann Telegram: Sent through a supposedly secure channel devoted to peace negotiations (a transatlantic cable belonging to Scandinavia) on January 19th 1917, the 'Zimmermann Telegram' – often called the Zimmermann Note - was a memo sent from the German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann to the German Ambassador to Mexico. continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge It informed the ambassador that Germany would be resuming its policy of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare (USW) and, crucially, ordered him to propose an alliance. If Mexico would join in a war against the US, they would be rewarded with financial support and re-conquered land in New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. The ambassador was also to ask the Mexican President to propose his own alliance to Japan, a member of the Allies. Why did Germany send the Zimmermann Telegram?: Germany had already stopped and started USW - a program of sinking any shipping coming near their enemies in an attempt to starve them of food and materials - because of fierce US opposition. America's official neutrality involved trading with all belligerents, but in practice this meant the Allies and their Atlantic coastlines rather than Germany, who suffered from a British blockade. Consequently, US shipping was frequently a victim. In practice the US were giving the UK aid which had prolonged the war. The German high command knew renewed USW would probably cause the US to declare war on them, but they gambled on shutting Britain down before an American army could arrive in force. The alliance with Mexico and Japan, as proposed in the Zimmermann Telegram, was intended to create a new Pacific and Central American Front, greatly distracting the US and aiding the German war effort. Indeed, after USW resumed the US severed diplomatic relations with Germany and began debating an entry into the war. The Leak: However, the 'secure' channel wasn't secure at all: British intelligence intercepted the telegram and, recognising the effect it would have on US public opinion, released it to America on February 24th 1917. Some accounts claim the US State Department were also illegally monitoring the channel; either way, US President Wilson saw the note on the 24th. It was released to the world press on March 1st. Reactions to the Zimmermann Telegram: Mexico and Japan immediately denied having anything to do with the proposals (indeed, the Mexican President was content at a recent American withdrawal from his country and Germany could offer little beyond moral support), while Zimmermann admitted the Telegram's authenticity on March 3rd. It had often been asked why Zimmermann came right out and fully admitted things instead of pretending otherwise. Despite Germany's complaint that the Allies had been wiretapping secure peace networks, the US public - still concerned at Mexico's intentions following trouble between the two - was aghast. A vast maj


Which king was Prince Rupert of the Rhine's grandfather?

Westminster Abbey » Prince Rupert of the Rhine Prince Rupert of the Rhine Home > History > People >             Prince Rupert of the Rhine Born: 17 Dec, 1619 Location in the Abbey: Lady chapel Type of memorial: Vault Type of material: Stone Prince Rupert (1619-1682), Count Palatine of the Rhine and Duke of Cumberland and Bavaria, was buried on 6 December 1682 in a vault with his mother in the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey. Born in Prague he was a son of Frederick V, sometime King of Bohemia and his wife Elizabeth Stuart (1596-1662), the “Queen of Hearts”, daughter of James I of England. The family had to flee to Holland and later Rupert and his brother came to England at the invitation of their uncle Charles I. Rupert became a very successful cavalry commander, as well as First Lord of the Admiralty. He was also a talented artist, scientist, founder Fellow of the Royal Society and governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company. He died unmarried on 29 November 1682, although he left several illegitimate children. Only a simple floor stone (situated between the large tombs of Mary Queen of Scots and the Countess of Lennox), with name and date of death, marks his burial place. The inscription on his coffin plate can be translated: “The remains of the illustrious Prince Rupert, Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria and Cumberland, Earl of Holderness, Vice-Admiral of all England, Governor of the Constabulary of the Royal Castle of Windsor, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Member of the Privy Council of the King’s Majesty; third son of the Most Serene Prince Frederick, King of Bohemia etc., by the Most Serene Princess Elizabeth, only daughter of James, sister of Charles I, aunt of Charles the second of that name, both Kings of Great Britain, France and Ireland. Born at Prague, the capital city of Bohemia, on the 17th December 1619, he died in London on the 29th November 1682, in the 63rd year of his age”. A photograph of the vault stone can be purchased from Westminster Abbey Library. For Elizabeth of Bohemia see Elizabeth Stuart on the website. Further reading


Give a year in the life of Peter The Great.

Peter I (Russia) facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Peter I (Russia) COPYRIGHT 2004 The Gale Group Inc. PETER I (1672–1725), known as Peter the Great, tsar and emperor of Russia , 1682–1725. The reign of Peter I is generally regarded as a watershed in Russian history, during which Russia expanded westward, became a leading player in European affairs, and underwent major reforms of its government, economy, religious affairs, and culture. Peter is regarded as a "modernizer" or "westernizer," who forced changes upon his often reluctant subjects. In 1846 the Russian historian Nikolai Pogodin wrote: "The Russia of today, that is to say, European Russia, diplomatic, political, military, commercial, industrial, scholastic, literary—is the creation of Peter the Great. Everywhere we look, we encounter this colossal figure, who casts a long shadow over our entire past." Writers before and after agreed that Peter made a mark on the course of Russian history, although there has always been disagreement about whether his influence was positive or negative. childhood and youth The only son of the second marriage of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich of Russia (r. 1645–1676) to Nathalie Kirillovna Naryshkina, Peter succeeded his half-brother Tsar Fyodor Alexeyevich (1676–1682) in May 1682. In June, following the bloody rebellion of the Moscow musketeers, in which members of his mother's family and government officials were massacred, he was crowned second tsar jointly with his elder, but severely handicapped, half-brother Ivan V. Kept out of government during the regency of his half-sister Sophia Alexeyevna (r. 1682–1689), Peter pursued personal interests that later fed into his public activities; these included meeting foreigners, learning to sail, and forming "play" troops under the command of foreign officers, which became the Preobrazhensky and Semenovsky guards. On Tsar Ivan's death in 1696, Peter found himself sole ruler and enjoyed his first military victory, the capture of the Turkish fortress at Azov, a success which was facilitated by a newly created fleet on the Don river. From 1697 to 1698 he made an unprecedented tour of Western Europe with the Grand Embassy, the official aim of which was to revive the Holy League against the Ottomans, which Russia had entered in 1686. Peter traveled incognito, devoting much of his time to visiting major sites and institutions in his search for knowledge. He was particularly impressed with the Dutch Republic and England , where he studied shipbuilding. On his return, he forced his boyars to shave off their beards and adopt Western dress. In 1700 he discarded the old Byzantine creation calendar in favor of dating years in the Western manner from the birth of Christ. These symbolic acts set the agenda for cultural change. the great northern war, 1700–1721 After making peace with the Ottoman Empire in 1700, Peter declared war on Sweden with the aim of regaining a foothold on the Baltic, in alliance with Denmark and King Augustus II of Poland . After some early defeats, notably at Narva in 1700, and the loss of its allies, Russia eventually gained the upper hand over the Swedes. After Narva, King Charles XII abandoned his Russian campaign to pursue Augustus into Poland and Saxony, allowing Russia to advance in Ingria and Livonia. When he eventually invaded Russia via Ukraine in 1707–1708, Charles found his troops overextended, underprovisioned, and confronted by a much improved Russian army. Victory at Poltava in Ukraine in 1709 allowed Peter to stage a successful assault on Sweden's eastern Baltic ports, including Viborg, Riga, and Reval (Tallinn) in 1710. Defeat by the Turks on the river Pruth in 1711 forced him to return Azov (ratified in the 1713 Treaty of Adrianople), but did not prevent him pursuing the Swedish war both at the negotiating table and on campaign, for instance, in Finland in 1713–1714 and against Sweden's remaining possessions in northern Germany and the Swedish mainland. The Treaty of Nystadt (1721) ratified Russian possession of Livonia, Estonia , and In


Pewter is an alloy of tin and which other metal?

Pewter Alloys - NEY Metals & Alloys Pewter Alloys Pewter Alloys to meet your needs Leverage our expertise to create the most eye catching products NEY 4-5 Ingot prev next Pewter Alloys Pewter and alloys made from Tin have been in existence for more than 2000 years and NEY has been manufacturing them for almost 150 years. There are many good publications available that describe the history of Pewter, but before the use of Pewter in British culture, records of early Pewterware were not historically well documented.  What is known is that, when compared to other casting alloys with an ancient metallurgical history, Pewter with its’ low melting temperature (450F, 232C) allows for a variety of manufacturing techniques.  It was an inexpensive, versatile metal used in the manufacture of functional, as well as decorative Pewter items and beautiful pieces of Pewter art.  Antique Pewter items have been created since the Bronze Age but it is rare to find ancient artifacts produced from Pewter.  One of the earliest pieces of antique Pewter was the Abydos Bottle found in an Egyptian tomb dating back to 1450 BC.  Some experts attribute the lack of ancient artifacts to the fact that Tin is highly resistant to tarnishing and has a low melting point with little dross.  This would allow ordinary people to “recycle” the metal and easily recast their old Pewterware into new shapes without special equipment or skills. Pewter also has a rich history in British tradition. It was used as everyday tableware before ceramics became available.  It had the look of sterling silver without the cost or constant upkeep.  Lower class citizens could copy the silver designs of the day and produce something affordable and lasting to them that could be easily cleaned with soap ad water.  This ability to mimic precious metals was expanded upon in the 20th Century when forming Fashion (Costume) Jewelry out of Pewter like alloys became the norm.   Pewter items could be cast in molds of bronze or sand using the gravity method.  It could also be produced by centrifugal (spin) casting, using rubber or silicone molds which became abundant in the 1960’s and beyond.  By pressing, rolling, spinning on a lathe or hand forming, it could be manipulated into many beautiful forms and designs. These processes are still the primary techniques found in manufacture today. In the early 1970’s, The Association of British Pewter Craftsmen created a strict guideline for the range of elements:   Tin (Sn) 91.5% minimum, Antimony (Sb) 8% maximum, Copper (Cu) 2.5% maximum, Bismuth (Bi) 0-5% maximum.  A casters stamp (mark) was issued to assure that these guidelines were met.  The American Pewter Guild set their own limits along with the Federal Trade Commission by defining Pewter as a “metal alloy product of which the chemical composition shall be not less than 90% Grade A Tin, with the remainder composed of metals appropriate for use in Pewter.”  This opened the door to many new alloys that were then used to produce Pewter Figurines, Fashion Jewelry, Ornamental Items, Plates, Flatware, Charms, Goblets and Tankards. It is interesting to note that Bismuth was not a common metal found in Pewter.  Only in the Mid 1980’s did it become a valuable addition.  NEY Smelting & Refining Co. Inc. was instrumental in designing new alloys in 1989 that would cast well and be certified Lead free.  With much time and patience, NEY worked with prestigious casting houses in Manhattan, (the hub of Pewter casting, until it was moved to Rhode Island) to formulate a Lead Free Pewter that casts well.  It was determined that Bismuth could be used to replace the Lead and Silver could be used to replace the Toxic Cadmium, found in many Pewter Alloys.  The Silver acted like Cadmium in the alloy which was used as a metal grain refiner.  This allowed a smoother surface for polishing or plating.  Today those formulas are still the building blocks for our NEY Lead Free alloys, such as our best-selling ENTB alloy, with less than 40 ppm (parts per million) Lead and certified food grade safe. Whatever type of Pewter or


English TV and film actor John Elton Halliday, 1912 —1983, is better known as whom?

Learn and talk about John Le Mesurier, 20th-century English male actors, British Army personnel of World War II, Burials in Kent, English autobiographers For other people of this name, see John Le Mesurier (disambiguation) . John Le Mesurier in 1973 John Le Mesurier ( /lə ˈmɛʒərər/ , [1] born John Elton Le Mesurier Halliley; 5 April 1912 – 15 November 1983) was an English actor. He is perhaps best remembered for his comedic role as Sergeant Wilson in the BBC television situation comedy Dad's Army (1968–77). A self-confessed "jobbing actor", [2] Le Mesurier appeared in more than 120 films across a range of genres, normally in smaller supporting parts. Le Mesurier became interested in the stage as a young adult and enrolled at the Fay Compton Studio of Dramatic Art in 1933. From there he took a position in repertory theatre and made his stage debut in September 1934 at the Palladium Theatre in Edinburgh in the J. B. Priestley play Dangerous Corner . He later accepted an offer to work with Alec Guinness in a John Gielgud production of Hamlet . He first appeared on television in 1938 as Seigneur de Miolans in the BBC broadcast of The Marvellous History of St Bernard. During the Second World War Le Mesurier was posted to British India , as a captain with the Royal Tank Regiment . He returned to acting and made his film debut in 1948, starring in the second feature comedy short Death in the Hand , opposite Esme Percy and Ernest Jay . He undertook a number of roles on television in 1951 including Educating Archie alongside Tony Hancock . Le Mesurier had a prolific film career, appearing mostly in comedies, usually in roles portraying figures of authority such as army officers, policemen and judges. As well as Hancock's Half Hour , Le Mesurier appeared in Hancock's two principal films, The Rebel and The Punch and Judy Man . In 1971 Le Mesurier received his only award: a British Academy of Film and Television Arts "Best Television Actor" award for his lead performance in Dennis Potter 's television play Traitor ; it was one of the few lead roles he played during the course of his career. He took a relaxed approach to acting and felt that his parts were those of "a decent chap all at sea in a chaotic world not of his own making". [3] Le Mesurier was married three times, most notably to the actress Hattie Jacques . A heavy drinker of alcohol for most of his life, Le Mesurier died in 1983, aged 71, from a stomach haemorrhage, brought about by a complication of cirrhosis of the liver. After his death, critics reflected that, for an actor who normally took minor roles, the viewing public were "enormously fond of him". [4] Contents Early life[ edit ] Sherborne School , Dorset, which Le Mesurier disliked intensely Le Mesurier was born John Elton Le Mesurier Halliley, in Bedford on 5 April 1912. [5] His parents were Charles Elton Halliley, a solicitor , [6] and Amy Michelle ( née Le Mesurier), whose family were from Alderney in the Channel Islands ; [1] both families were affluent, with histories of government service or work in the legal profession. [7] [a] While John was an infant the family settled in Bury St Edmunds , in West Suffolk . He was sent to school, first to Grenham House in Kent , and later to Sherborne School in Dorset where one of his fellow-pupils was Alan Turing . [8] Le Mesurier disliked both schools intensely, [9] citing insensitive teaching methods and an inability to accept individualism. [10] [11] He later wrote: "I resented Sherborne for its closed mind, its collective capacity for rejecting anything that did not conform to the image of manhood as portrayed in the ripping yarns of a scouting manual". [12] From an early age Le Mesurier had been interested in acting and performing; as a child he had frequently been taken to the West End of London to watch Ralph Lynn and Tom Walls perform in the popular series of farces at the Aldwych Theatre . These experiences fuelled an early desire to make a career on the stage. [13] [14] After leaving school he was initially persuaded to follow his father's line of work, as an a


In what year did Indian troops storm the Golden Temple at Amritsar and Soviet Premier Yuri Andropov die?

1984CE | WikiHistory - Free World History - From the dawn of the Earth until now! Medical Research Council scientists decipher the complete DNA sequence of the Epstein-Barr virus, 170 kb. § Africa § Burkina Faso (Formerly Upper Volta) August 4 â€“ The African republic Upper Volta changes its name to Burkina Faso.To sever ties to the colonial past, the nation's leader, Thomas Sankara, changed the name of the country to Burkina Faso, which combines two of the nation's languages and means â€œthe land of upright men.â€ § Ethiopia October 23 â€“ The world learns from moving BBC News TV reports that a famine is plaguing Ethiopia, where thousands of people have already died of starvation due to a famine and as many as 10,000,000 more lives are at risk. § Asia § China September 26 â€“ The United Kingdom and the People's Republic of China sign the initial agreement to return Hong Kong to China in 1997. December 19 â€“ The People's Republic of China and United Kingdom sign the Sino-British Joint Declaration on the future of Hong Kong. § Central America September 4 â€“ The Sandinista Front wins the Nicaraguan general elections. § Europe October 25 â€“ The European Economic Community makes Â£1.8billion available to help combat the Ethiopian famine. § Germany December 18 - RAF "Commando Jan-Carl Raspe" attempts to bomb the SHAPE School, the NATO Officersâ€™ School in Oberammergua. The bomb is discovered and defused. December - RAF prisoners begin a hungerstrike, demanding association. Two statements are released, a shorter Hunger strike Statement and a longer one Regarding the Association of Political Prisoners aimed towards the movement. § Great Britain April 17 â€“ WPC Yvonne Fletcher is shot and killed by a secluded gunman during a siege outside the Libyan Embassy in London. June 20 â€“ The biggest exam shake-up in the British education system in over 10 years is announced, with O-level and CSE exams to be replaced by a new exam, the GCSE. October 12 â€“ The Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA) attempts to assassinate the British Cabinet in the Brighton hotel bombing. § British Entertainment November 25 â€“ Thirty-six of Britain and Ireland's top pop musicians gather in a Notting Hill studio to form Band Aid, and record the song "Do They Know It's Christmas", in order to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. § British Industry March 6 â€“ A year-long strike action begins in the British coal industry June 22 â€“ Virgin Atlantic Airways makes its inaugural flight. December 3 â€“ British Telecom is privatised. § Ireland March 14 â€“ Sinn FÃ©in's Gerry Adams and 3 others are seriously injured in a gun attack by the UVF. § Malta December 22 â€“ In Malta, Prime Minister Dom Mintoff resigns. § Poland October 19 â€“ Polish secret police kidnap Jerzy PopieÅ‚uszko, a Catholic priest who supports the Solidarity movement. His dead body is found in a reservoir 11 days later on October 30. § Vatican January 10 â€“ The United States and the Vatican establish full diplomatic relations January 23 â€“ The Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1984 between Chile and Argentina is signed in Vatican City. § India March 5 â€“ Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi orders Operation Blue Star to flush out separatist militants from Harimandir Sahib, the most sacred shrine of Sikhism. April 13 â€“ India launches Operation Meghdoot, as most of the Siachen Glacier in Kashmir comes under Indian control. June 3 - 8 - Operation Blue Star was an Indian military operation on 3–8 June 1984, ordered by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in order to establish control over the Harmandir Sahib Complex in Amritsar, Punjab and remove Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his armed followers from the complex buildings. Bhindranwale had earlier taken residence in Harmandir Sahib and made it his headquarters in April 1980 CE . 492 civilians were killed in an attack on the Sikh holy temple. June 6 â€“ Indian troops storm the Golden Temple at Amritsar, the Sikhs' holiest shrine, killing an estimated 2,000 people. October 31 â€“ Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is assassinated by he


The Battle of Brandywine took place during which war?

The Battle of Brandywine · George Washington's Mount Vernon Biography of George Washington Key Facts The Man & Myth Martha Washington French & Indian War The Revolutionary War The First President Slavery By Edward G. Lengel The Battle of the Brandywine on September 11, 1777, marked the apparent end of a long period of frustration for the British in North America. For Lieutenant-General Sir William Howe, commander of the British forces in North America, it was the first chance he had to come fully to grips with General George Washington's army since the British victory of Long Island in August 1776. That battle resulted in the loss of New York City to the United States for the remainder of the war. Since then, however, the only serious engagements between the armies had been the inconclusive affair at White Plains, N.Y. in October 1776, and the Battles of Trenton and Princeton, N.J. in December 1776 and January 1777, when Washington inflicted minor but stinging defeats on Howe's forces. The British commander spent the first part of the summer campaign of 1777 in New Jersey, trying to lure Washington into the open for another major engagement that would finally wipe out the main American army while Lieutenant-General John Burgoyne's northern expedition severed New England from the rest of the colonies. Washington's stubborn refusal to risk a major engagement forced the British commander to find another means of forcing battle, and on July 8 he began embarking his 16,500 men on board his brother Admiral Richard Howe's armada at Sandy Hook, N.J. Washington and the Battle of Brandywine from Mount Vernon on Vimeo . General Howe's intention was to sail via the Delaware Bay to the Delaware River, threatening Philadelphia and preventing Washington from reinforcing Major-General Horatio Gates's northern army against Burgoyne. In the process he might force the pitched battle he had sought unsuccessfully in New Jersey. The fleet set sail on July 23 and reached the Delaware Bay on July 30, where Howe received misleading intelligence of American obstructions in the Delaware River that seemed to make an approach from that direction impracticable. He decided in view of this to enter the Chesapeake Bay, landing at the northernmost point possible and approaching Philadelphia overland. The Americans were meanwhile kept guessing about Howe's destination. The sighting of the British fleet in the northeast Chesapeake Bay on August 22 and the subsequent British landing at Turkey Point, 8 miles below Head of Elk, Md., on August 25 finally put an end to all speculation. Unexpected as the landing was, the American main army, numbering roughly 16,000 men, was not in a bad position to defeat or at least contain it. Marching from positions along the Neshaminy Creek in Pennsylvania, the Americans passed through Philadelphia to Darby, Pa., reaching Wilmington, Del. just as the British commenced landing. Morale among the Continental troops was high, as John Adams and others who watched them march through Philadelphia attested. Though lacking the smartness of professional soldiers they were, Adams noted, "extreamly well armed, pretty well cloathed, and tolerably disciplined." The general orders for the day had demanded the strictest march discipline, threatening any soldier who broke ranks with "thirty- nine lashes"; though Washington was not above stopping for refreshments with his entourage at the City Tavern. Although Howe's landing was unopposed, his soldiers were seasick and exhausted. Their horses were in a wretched state, many having died on the voyage; and although the local Tory inhabitants and deserters from the American dragoons helped to re-equip the British, this took some time. A concentrated American attack, given the disorganized state of the militia and the distance of the main army, was however clearly impossible, and Howe was left to rest and reorganize his command in peace. The British moved forward on September 3 in two divisions, one commanded by the Hessian Lieutenant-General Baron Wilhelm Knyphausen and the other by Major-General


What is the capital of the US state Michigan?

Michigan: Map, History, Population, Facts, Capitol, Flag, Tree, Geography, Symbols 10 largest cities (2012): Detroit , 701,475; Grand Rapids , 190,411; Warren , 134,141; Sterling Heights , 130,410; Ann Arbor , 116,121; Lansing , 113,996; Flint , 100,515; Dearborn , 96,474; Livonia , 95,586; Westland, 82,883 Land area: 56,804 sq mi. (147,122 sq km) Geographic center: In Wexford Co., 5 mi. NNW of Cadillac Number of counties: 83 Largest county by population and area: Wayne, 1,820,584 (2010); Marquette, 1,821 sq mi. State parks and recreation areas: 97 Residents: Michigander, Michiganian, Michiganite 2015 resident population: 9,922,576 2010 resident census population (rank): 9,883,640 (8). Male: 4,848,114; Female: 5,035,526. White: 7,803,120 (78.9%); Black: 1,400,362 (14.2%); American Indian: 62,007 (0.6%); Asian: 238,199 (2.4%); Other race: 147,029 (1.5%); Two or more races: 230,319 (2.3%); Hispanic/Latino: 436,358 (4.4%). 2010 population 18 and over: 7,539,572; 65 and over: 1,361,530; median age: 38.5. Map of Michigan Indian tribes were living in the Michigan region when the first European, Étienne Brulé of France, arrived in 1618. Other French explorers, including Jacques Marquette , Louis Joliet , and Sieur de la Salle , followed, and the first permanent settlement was established in 1668 at Sault Ste. Marie . France was ousted from the territory by Great Britain in 1763, following the French and Indian Wars . After the Revolutionary War , the U.S. acquired most of the region, which remained the scene of constant conflict between the British and U.S. forces and their respective Indian allies through the War of 1812 . Bordering on four of the five Great Lakes , Michigan is divided into Upper and Lower peninsulas by the Straits of Mackinac , which link lakes Michigan and Huron. The two parts of the state are connected by the Mackinac Bridge, one of the world's longest suspension bridges. To the north, connecting lakes Superior and Huron, are the busy Sault Ste. Marie Canal s. While Michigan ranks first among the states in production of motor vehicles and parts, it is also a leader in many other manufacturing and processing lines, including prepared cereals, machine tools, airplane parts, refrigerators, hardware, and furniture. The state produces important amounts of iron, copper, iodine, gypsum, bromine, salt, lime, gravel, and cement. Michigan's farms grow apples, cherries, beans, pears, grapes, potatoes, and sugar beets. Michigan's forests contribute significantly to the state's economy, supporting thousands of jobs in the wood-product, tourism, and recreation industries. With 10,083 inland lakes and 3,288 mi of Great Lakes shoreline, Michigan is a prime area for both commercial and sport fishing. Points of interest are the automobile plants in Dearborn , Detroit , Flint , Lansing , and Pontiac; Mackinac Island; Pictured Rocks and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshores; Greenfield Village in Dearborn; and the many summer resorts along both the inland lakes and Great Lakes . See more on Michigan:


"""It matters not how a man dies but how he lives"" and ""patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel"" are quotes attributed to whom?"

Samuel Johnson - Wikiquote Samuel Johnson Ye Fops, be silent : and ye Wits , be just . Samuel Johnson ( 18 September 1709 [7 September O.S. ] – 13 December 1784 ) was a British author , linguist and lexicographer . He is often referred to as simply Dr. Johnson in the history of literature and is regarded as the greatest man of letters in English history. Contents Still to the lover 's long-expecting arms To-morrow brings the visionary bride. But thou, too old to hear another cheat, Learn , that the present hour alone is man's. It is always observable that silence propagates itself, and that the longer talk has been suspended, the more difficult it is to find any thing to say. I am inclined to believe that few attacks either of ridicule or invective make much noise , but by the help of those they provoke. I never desire to converse with a man who has written more than he has read . He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. It is more from carelessness about truth than from intentional lying , that there is so much falsehood in the world . The fountain of content must spring up in the mind , and he who hath so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition , will waste his life in fruitless efforts and multiply the grief he proposes to remove. By Numbers here from Shame or Censure free, All Crimes are safe, but hated Poverty. This, only this, the rigid Law persues, This, only this, provokes the snarling Muse. Of all the Griefs that harrass the Distrest, Sure the most bitter is a scornful Jest This mournful truth is ev'rywhere confessed — Slow rises worth, by poverty depressed. Unmoved though Witlings sneer and Rivals rail, Studious to please, yet not ashamed to fail. He scorns the meek address, the suppliant strain. With merit needless, and without it vain. In Reason, Nature, Truth, he dares to trust: Ye Fops, be silent: and ye Wits, be just. The Tragedy of Irene (1749), Prologue A thousand horrid Prodigies foretold it. A feeble government, eluded Laws, A factious Populace, luxurious Nobles, And all the maladies of stinking states. The Tragedy of Irene (1749), Act I, Sc. 1 To-morrow's action! Can that hoary wisdom, Borne down with years, still doat upon tomorrow! That fatal mistress of the young, the lazy, The coward, and the fool, condemn'd to lose A useless life in waiting for to-morrow, To gaze with longing eyes upon to-morrow, Till interposing death destroys the prospect Strange! that this general fraud from day to day Should fill the world with wretches undetected. The soldier, labouring through a winter's march, Still sees to-morrow drest in robes of triumph; Still to the lover's long-expecting arms To-morrow brings the visionary bride. But thou, too old to hear another cheat, Learn, that the present hour alone is man's. The Tragedy of Irene (1749), Act III, Sc. 2 There Poetry shall tune her sacred voice, And wake from ignorance the Western World. The Tragedy of Irene (1749), Act IV, Sc. 1 It is always observable that silence propagates itself, and that the longer talk has been suspended, the more difficult it is to find any thing to say. The Life of Sir Thomas Browne (1756) Liberty is, to the lowest rank of every nation, little more than the choice of working or starving. "The Bravery of the English Common Soldiers" . Note: This essay was "added to some editions of The Idler, when collected into volumes, but not by Dr. Johnson" — vide The Works of Samuel Johnson, Vol. 2 (London, 1806), footnote on p. 427 Nature has given women so much power that the law has very wisely given them little. Letter from Johnson to John Taylor, 18 August 1763. The Yale Book of Quotations edited by Fred R. Shapiro, pg 400. I have always suspected that the reading is right, which requires many words to prove it wrong; and the emendation wrong, that cannot without so much labour appear to he right. The Plays of William Shakespeare, Vol. I (1765), Preface The only end of writing is to enable the readers better to enjoy life, or better to endure it. A Review of Soa


in popular literature who is the most well known herbalist in Shrewsbury?

Brother Cadfael (Literature) - TV Tropes Brother Cadfael You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share WMG A series of historical mysteries by Ellis Peters , comprising 20 novels and 3 short stories, published 1977-1994. Brother Cadfael is the herbalist of a Benedictine monastery in 12th-century Shrewsbury. He is a former soldier who became a monk in later life and consequently has a more worldly outlook than many of his colleagues. Inspired the 1990s TV series Cadfael , with Derek Jacobi in the title role. The BBC has adapted five of the books for radio, the first two with Glyn Houston as Cadfael and three more with Philip Madoc.     Books in this series  A Morbid Taste for Bones (1977) One Corpse Too Many (1979) Monk's Hood (1980) The Leper of Saint Giles (1981) The Virgin in the Ice (1982) The Sanctuary Sparrow (1983) The Pilgrim of Hate (1984) An Excellent Mystery (1985) The Raven in the Foregate (1986) The Rose Rent (1986) The Hermit of Eyton Forest (1988) The Confession of Brother Haluin (1988) A Rare Benedictine: The Advent of Brother Cadfael (1988). Short story collection. The first story takes place almost two decades prior to the original Cadfael novel. A Light on the Road to Woodstock The Price of Light The Summer of the Danes (1991) The Holy Thief (1992) Badass Grandpa : Cadfael is a former soldier of the Crusades, and while he renounced violence when he became a monk, he's highly intelligent, capable, and crafty, and on top of all that he's willing to confront rebels, killers, and madmen while unarmed. In the Leper of Saint Giles, there's the leper, who despite being seventy and maimed by his disease, manages to best a man in single combat, despite being unarmed while his opponent has a dagger, and then throttle the guy. Never underestimate the power of a just cause. Beauty Equals Goodness : Justified and also often subverted: most of the troubled souls Cadfael winds up taking under his wing in their hour of need are described in extensive and glowing terms, but this is a series set in the medieval era, when this trope was in full force. Notably, the inverse is rarely played completely straight, and murderers and unpleasant characters are often very beautiful or comely. Benevolent Boss : Cadfael's monastery has two abbots over the course of the series, and while Abbott Heribert is far more of a pushover than his more astute successor Abbott Radulfus, both are highly benevolent. Bitch in Sheep's Clothing : Many of the series' murderers, but especially Brother Columbanus of A Morbid Taste for Bones, Simon of The Leper of Saint Giles, and Evrard of The Virgin In The Ice for sheer cold-blooded audacity and viciousness. Janyn Linde of The Devil's Novice is portrayed as an actual sociopath, murdering his childhood friend and only ally just to take his horse when things go sour; he's also a Karma Houdini , although the ending hints that Hugh Beringar is going to the battle at Lincoln to arrange for some Laser-Guided Karma for Linde. Cadfael does this in A Morbid Taste for Bones. Ermina Hugonin in The Virgin in the Ice. Cramming the Coffin : Cadfael has to resort to this trick A Morbid Taste for Bones, as well as some quick talking to explain how the dessicated bones of a saint suddenly weigh as much as a mortal man. Dead Guy Junior : Hugh Beringar and Aline Siward's son is named Giles after Aline's brother. Deliberate Values Dissonance : The characters adhere to medieval values, such as unquestioning loyalty to one's lord, going on crusades, absolute chastity before marriage and ordeal by battle. Cadfael is not so resolute about many of these ideas but he doesn't protest them either. There are heroic characters who think "outside the box" such as protagonist Cadfael or Earl Ranulf and others who are very strict, imbued to the core with feudal values such as Olivier. The noble, landowning characters also put an emphasis on maintaining and adding to their patrimony that may not sit well with modern readers. Even honorable characters like Hugh Beringar are sympathetic to those who switch s


The name of which illness is derived from the Greek for scaly?

Ancient Greek Mythology Diseases, Health, Illness, Infections, Conditions The Roman goddess Venus is actually an example of Hellenization of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Venus was considered to be the goddess of love and the term ‘venereal' disease was used as a euphuism for an STD. The Herpes virus is known to have been present in ancient Greek and in fact one such case has been described by Hippocrates. The name herpes is the Greek word for "to creep or crawl" which refers to the spread of skin lesions. One of the first recoded experimental treatments of herpes required the burning or cauterizing of skin lesions with a hot iron. Venereal disease was also known as Cupid's itch in reference to the Roman god Cupid. Introduction: “Whatever houses I may visit, I will come for the benefit of the sick.” This is part of the Hippocratic Oath that every physician across the world takes– a solemn vow to help and treat the ill. Few of us realize that this Hippocratic Oath has its roots in ancient Greek and is named after Hippocrates, who it is believed, wrote these original guidelines for doctors. Introduction To List Of Diseases The ancient Greeks were medically proficient and were able to identify and name several diseases. Since the names have not changed with the passage of years, several known diseases still have Greek names. In a way, the names of these diseases stand as a timeless testament to the great Greek pioneers of medicine. It is necessary that our journey back in time starts here, in ancient Greece, in the time of Hippocrates. The lifestyle of the ancient Greeks was simple and yet fulfilling. Their houses were similar to our own homes and each house generally had a kitchen, dining room, bathroom, and a sitting area. The women had elaborate hairstyles with metal headbands and the children played marbles and rode piggyback in the street. This is the sight that would have greeted Hippocrates as he made his way to a patient’s home. Today we are so dependant on technology that it seems impossible that the ancient Greeks could have such in-depth medical knowledge with only the most rudimentary technology. So what did the ancient Greeks know about medicine and were their remedies actually helpful? Cholesterol Origin of the word: The word cholesterol is a combination of the Greek word ‘chole’ meaning ‘bile’ and ‘steros’ which means ‘solid’. Cholesterol was originally discovered as small stones in the gallbladder and so it acquired this name. Ancient Greek Cure: Flaxseeds had prominent culinary as well as therapeutic roles as their health benefits for digestion and other ailemnts were well-known. There has been a lot of modern research on flaxseeds and their effectiveness in lowering cholesterol levels. Several independent studies have shown that flaxseed is extremely effective in treating high cholesterol levels. In some cases, it was even observed that a person benefitted equally from a dose of flaxseeds and a dose of cholesterol lowering medication. It is the high fiber and omega-3 fats content in flaxseed that makes it so effective in lowering cholesterol levels. However, this does not mean that one can simply substitute medication for flaxseed but instead flaxseed can be used as a dietary aid to lower cholesterol levels. Trivia: Ancient Greek surgeons were capable of removing kidney and gallbladder stones but were treated as inferior to doctors. This was because the concept of dissection was repulsive and appalling to most doctors and healers. In fact doctors were expressly forbidden from performing surgeries. It was only in later centuries that the tables were turned and a surgeon’s skills were given due credit. Diabetes Origin of the word: The word diabetes was coined from the Greek prefix ‘dia’ meaning ‘apart’ and the word ’bainein’ which means ‘to stand. Thus together the word meant a compass or a siphon. The word siphon therefore was a rather cheeky reference to the excessive urination experienced by a person suffering from diabetes. Ancient Greek Cure: The ancient Greeks generally followed a very healthy diet and


With which instrument do you associate jazz musician Freddie Hubbard?

Freddie Hubbard @ All About Jazz Read more Frederick Dewayne Hubbard (born April 7, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American jazz trumpeter. In his youth, Hubbard associated with various musicians in Indianapolis, including Wes Montgomery and Montgomery's brothers. Chet Baker was an early influence, although Hubbard soon aligned himself with the approach of Clifford Brown (and his forebears: Fats Navarro and Dizzy Gillespie). Hubbard's jazz career began in earnest after moving to New York City in 1958. While there, he worked with Sonny Rollins, Slide Hampton, J. J. Johnson, Philly Joe Jones, Oliver Nelson, and Quincy Jones, among others. He gained attention while playing with the seminal hard bop ensemble Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, appearing on such albums as Mosaic, Buhaina's Delight, and Free For All. He left the Messengers in 1964 to lead his own groups and since that time has maintained a high profile as a bandleader or featured as a special guest, but never merely a sideman. Along with two other trumpeters also born in 1938, Lee Morgan (d. 1971) and Booker Little (d. 1961), Hubbard exerted a strong force on the direction of 1960s jazz. He recorded extensively for Blue Note Records: eight albums as a bandleader, and twenty-eight as a sideman. [1] Most of these recordings are regarded as classics. Hubbard appeared on a few early avant-garde landmarks (Ornette Coleman's Free Jazz, Eric Dolphy's Out to Lunch and John Coltrane's Ascension), but Hubbard never fully embraced free jazz, though it has influenced his playing. After leaving Blue Note, Hubbard recorded for the Atlantic label and moved toward a more commercial style. His next label was CTI Records where he recorded his best-known works, Red Clay, First Light, and Sky Dive. By 1970, his fiery, melodic improvisation and phenomenal technique established him as perhaps the leading trumpeter of his day, but a series of commercially oriented smooth jazz albums spawned some negative criticism. After signing with Columbia Records, Hubbard's albums were almost exclusively in a commercial vein. However, in 1976, Hubbard toured and recorded with V.S.O.P., led by Herbie Hancock which presented unadulterated jazz in the style of the 1960s Miles Davis Quintet (with Hubbard taking the place of Davis). 1980s projects moved between straight-ahead and commercial styles, and Hubbard recorded for several different labels including Atlantic, Pablo, Fantasy, Elektra/Musician, and the revived Blue Note label. The slightly younger Woody Shaw was Hubbard's main jazz competitor during the 1970s and 1980s, and the two eventually recorded together on three occasions. Hubbard participated in the short-lived Griffith Park Collective, which also included Joe Henderson, Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, and Lenny White. Following a long setback of health problems and a serious lip injury in 1992, Hubbard is again playing and recording occasionally, but not at the high level that he set for himself during his earlier career.


In which Russian city is the Summer Palace?

The Summer Garden and Summer Palace of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg, Russia Peter the Great's Summer Palace and Gardens Peter the Great's Summer Palace and Gardens Across the river from the Peter and Paul fortress and the wooden Cabin of Peter the Great you can visit the historical Summer Garden. Behind the beautiful wrought iron fence there is an old park that has witnessed some of the most spectacular moments in St. Petersburg's early history. Peter the Great's Summer Palace and Gardens Impressed by the royal parks that he had seen in Europe, Peter the Great was very keen to create something similar in his newly built "Venice of the North". In Peter's new park everything was created according to the latest fashions; the trees and bushes were trimmed in the most elaborate way and all the alleys were decorated with marble statues and fountains. Peter the Great used to organize regular receptions and balls in the gardens, his " assamblei ", which involved dancing and drinking and impressive firework displays. Tsar Peter commissioned the city's first and foremost architect, the Italian Domenico Trezzini, to build a small palace in the park. The palace had no heating and was intended only for summer time use, hence its name "Summer Palace", as opposed to the "Winter Palace" that Peter had built just down the same embankment of the Neva. The Summer Palace, a small two-storey yellow building, was built between 1710 and 1714, with 7 rooms on each floor. After the Second World War the palace was carefully restored, the older interiors were recreated and a collection of early 18th century artifacts, many originally owned by Peter the Great , was put on display. It is always a great pleasure to take a stroll down the alleys of the Summer Garden, passing by the palace, the marvelous marble statues and the pond. A pair of white swans returns every year to the Karpiev pond in the Summer Garden, even though the park is located in the middle of a bustling city... MEMBER SERVICES


What name is given to the stretch of water between the west coast of Scotland and the Outer Hebrides?

Scotland Island Hopping on the Inner Hebrides and Western Isles – Scotland Info Guide A Guide to the Scottish Highlands Islands and Mainland Scotland Island Hopping A guide to Scotland Island Hopping – or as Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) calls it, Island Hopscotch! Actually, not all of their Hopscotch tickets involve visiting islands, but it can be a fun way to travel. Also, CalMac ferries are not the only way to access some islands and in fact are not the only ferry operator, there are some other operators as well. Luskentyre Beach on Harris Once upon a time there were three ferries that took the visitor over the sea to Skye, although, before you all burst into song, we’re travelling from the mainland and the words refer to a certain Flora MacDonald taking Bonnie Prince Charlie, although he was known as Betty Burke that day, from Benbecula in the Western Isles back to Skye. The ferries I am referring to left from Mallaig (the one I used), Kyle of Lochalsh (now replaced by that bridge) and Glenelg (summer only). Anyway, the journey from Mallaig takes about 30 minutes and the views can be stunning – to the southwest are the Small Isles, Eigg, Muck and Rum; to the south the white sands; east is Lochs Nevis and Hourn with the Knoydart peninsula sitting in between. Then there is also the Isle of Skye fast (for a ferry at least) approaching in the northwest and what an island it is. The rugged Cuillins dominate the landscape from many points, but there is so much more to see – and there are a couple more ferries that leave from Uig, on the Trotternish peninsula, ready to take you on the 2 hour journey across the Little Minch to Harris or North Uist! Once on the latter, it is possible to drive across Benbecula and on to South Uist, which to some make these all part of one island, so maybe Skye isn’t an island any more either? Harris can also be reached by sailing from Ullapool to Lewis (a crossing of 3 hours) and then driving onto Harris as Harris and Lewis are in fact both parts of the same island! Small ferries also run from Mallaig visiting each of the Small Isles mentioned above as well as Canna and Muck. Travelling down the west coast of Scotland from Mallaig, the next major ferry port that is reached is Oban and there are a selection of sailings available here! The most obvious is Mull , the most northern island of the Southern Hebrides , with regular sailing from Oban itself to Craignure, which takes around 40 minutes. There are also ferries running between Fishnish and Lochaline in Morvern (15 minutes) and from Tobermory, which some will know better as Balamory, to Kilchoan on the Ardnamurchan peninsula (35 minutes). Ardnamurchan Point, on the tip of that peninsula, is the western most point on the British mainland. These two sailings offer a good alternative to driving as Mull is always worth a visit. Returning to Mull now, the island hopping doesn’t stop there. In fact there are three more possibilities and one of the most favoured would have to be Iona . It’s a small island, but well over 100,000 people make their way there each year in a pilgrimage to the abbey, following in the footsteps of those that have followed the same journey, albeit with different forms of transport, for around 1500 years. Other islands it is possible to visit include Ulva & Gometra and the world famous Staffa , although sailing to the latter, let alone setting foot on the island, is dependant upon the weather! The Western Isles can also be reached from Oban with the main journey, to South Uist, taking around 5 hours and 20 minutes. A much shorter journey is the 50 minute sailing to the small island of Lismore, which sits in the mouth of Loch Linnhe. If you are looking for a journey that lasts a bit longer, although maybe not quite as long as the one to Lismore, there are two more options, each with their own hops beyond. The first is the Isle of Coll , to the west of Mull, which takes around 2 hours 55 minutes, with a further hour between to its smaller neighbour, Tiree. On the Calmac ferry to Islay on a beautiful evening The other option


To the nearest 5000, what is the crowd capacity of the new Wembley Stadium?

Wembley Stadium - London - The Stadium Guide The Stadium Guide Club: none | Opening: 2007 | Capacity: 90,000 seats History and description Wembley Stadium is, after Camp Nou , the second largest stadium in Europe and the standard playing venue of the English national team. It also hosts the annual League Cup final, FA Cup final, and the Community Shield. Wembley Stadium replaced the old stadium with the same name that had stood in its place since 1923 and had been host to many cup finals. The old Wembley Stadium got demolished in 2003, after which construction of the new stadium started. After several delays, postponing the opening of the stadium for almost two years, the stadium finally got completed in 2007. Wembley Stadium officially opened on the 19th of May 2007 with the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United (1-0). Earlier other official football matches had already been played, of which a match between the English and Italian U21 sides was the proper first. The new stadium was designed by architecture firms Foster and Partners and Populous and is estimated to have cost a total of £757 million. Most iconic feature of the stadium is its 133 metre tall arch, that, with its span of 315 metres, is the longest single span roof structure in the world. Wembley Stadium furthermore has a sliding roof  that sits 52 metres above the pitch. Even though the roof does not completely close, it does cover every seat in the stadium, which makes Wembley the largest fully covered stadium in the world. The stadium hosted the 2011 Champions League final between Barcelona and Manchester United (3-1) and will again host the Champions League final in 2013 to mark the 150th anniversary of the FA. How to get to Wembley Stadium Wembley Stadium is located in the north-west of the city of London, about 6 miles from Paddington station, 7 miles from Marylebone station, and 8 miles from Kings Cross St Pancras and Euston station. The stadium is served by trains from London Marylebone station. The journey to Wembley Stadium station takes about 8 minutes. Wembley Park tube station, a 5-minute walk from the stadium, is served by the Jubilee and Metropolitan metro lines. Both lines connect the stadium with London’s city centre, though the Metropolitan line does so with fewer stops. The stadium is also within walking distance (10 to 15 minutes) from Wembley Central metro station, which is served by the Bakerloo line and the London Overground metro. Finally, local buses 18, 83, 92, and 224 connect the stadium with local destinations as well as other parts of the city. It is advised not to arrive by car on matchdays, or only if parking is booked in advance. On non-matchdays the stadium can be reached by car from the A406, which connects with the M1 slightly further north. The exits toward the stadium are signposted from the A406. From central London the stadium can be reached by driving up Harrow Road (A404) in north-western direction. Harrow Road branches off the A40 at the altitude of Paddington station. At Wembley Rail Station turn right onto Wembley Hill Road to reach the stadium (follow the signs). Address: Wembley, London HA9 0WS   Eat, drink, and sleep near Wembley Stadium Wembley Stadium is located in a quiet residential area with some offices mixed in. The few pubs and eating options, for example near Wembley Park tube station, tend to get very crowded on matchdays, and it may be a better idea to eat and drink in central London. There are a few hotels near the stadium for those that like to avoid a crowded tube ride. Most of the hotels are of the typical chain hotels such as a Premier Inn , Ibis , Holiday Inn , and Hilton . They come in different price ranges. For all hotels near Wembley Stadium click here . If you choose a hotel in central London, you can try to strategically pick a hotel close to the Metropolitan or Jubilee line to ease the journey. For example, there are many affordable options near Paddington Station , which is not far from tube stop Baker Street. For all hotels in central London go here . If you arrive by car, y


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In which battle of 1265 was Simon de Montfort killed?

Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester (c.1208 - 1265) - Genealogy Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester Is your surname de Montfort? Research the de Montfort family Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester Also Known As: Castle Montfort-l'Amaury, Ile de France, France Death: in Evesham, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom Place of Burial: Aug 4 1265 - Battle of Evsham Wife: Eleanor Verch De Montfort (born Plantagenet) Son: Eleanor Of Leicester Marshal / Montfort (born Plantagenet (King Of England)) Son: Eleanor Of Montfort (born Of Leicester) Children: Henry De Montfort, Amaury De Montfort, Canon Of York, Simon Vi De Montfort, Guy De Montfort, Count Of Nola, Eleanor De Montfort Aug 4 1265 - Battle of Evesham Wife: Circa 1208 - Montfort-L'amaury Castle, Ile-DE-France, France Death: Aug 4 1265 - Evesham, Worcestershire, England Wife: Eleanor De Montford (born Plantagenet) Son: Simon De Montfort, 5th Earl Of Leicester, Alix De Leicester (born Montmorency) Wife: Eleanor (Eleanor Plantagenet Eleanor Of England) Of Leicester Children: Henry De Montfort, Amaury De Montfort, Canon Of York, Simon Vi De Montfort, Guy De Montfort, Count Of Nola, Eleanor De Montfort Aug 4 1265 - Battleof Evesham, Evesham, Worchestershire, England Wife: Eleanor De Montfort (born Plantagenet) Children: Aug 4 1265 - Evesham, Worcestershire, England Wife: Aug 4 1275 - Evesham, Worcestershire, England Parents: Simon De Montfort, Alix De Montfort (born De Montmorency) Wife: Eleanor De Montfort (born Plantagenet) Son: Aug 4 1265 - Battle of Evsham Parents: Simon De Montfort (Montfort), Lady Alice Montfort (born De Montfort) Wife: Eleanor De Montfort (born Plantagenet) Children: ...Montfort), Simon De Montfort (Montfort), Guy De Montfort (Montfort), Amauri De Montfort (Montfort), Richard De Montfort, Eleanor De Montfort Aug 4 1265 - Evesham, Worcestershire, England Wife: Eleanor Of Pembroke, De Montfort (born Plantagenet) Children: ...chard De Montfort, Guy De Montfort, Count Of Nola, Joanna De Montfort, Eleanor Of Wales, Ap Gruffydd (born De Montfort), Amaury Iii, Of E... Medlands from Wikipedia , the free encyclopedia Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester (23 May 1208? – 4 August 1265), was a French-English nobleman, notable as the principal leader of the baronial opposition to King Henry III of England. After the rebellion of 1263 and 1264, de Montfort became de facto ruler of England and called the first directly elected parliament in medieval Europe. For this reason, de Montfort is regarded today as one of the progenitors of modern parliamentary democracy and a great hero. Contents 1 Family and early life 2 Royal marriage 3 Crusade and turning against the king 4 War against the king 5 Death 11 See also Family and early life He was the youngest son of Simon de Montfort, a French nobleman and crusader, and Alix de Montmorency. His paternal grandmother was Amicia de Beaumont, the senior co-heiress to the Earldom of Leicester and a large estate owned by her father Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester in England, but King John of England would not allow a French subject to take ownership of such an estate in England. As a boy, de Montfort accompanied his parents during his father's campaigns against the Cathars. He was with his mother at the siege of Toulouse in 1218, where his father was killed after being struck on the head by a stone pitched by a mangonel. On the death of their father, de Montfort's elder brother Amaury succeeded him. Another brother, Guy, was killed at the siege of Castelnaudary in 1220. As a young man, Montfort probably took part in the Albigensian Crusades of the early 1220s. In 1229 the two surviving brothers (Amaury and Simon) came to an arrangement whereby Simon gave up his rights in France and Amaury gave up his rights in England. Thus free from any allegiance to the King of France, de Montfort successfully petitioned for the English inheritance, which he received the next year, although he d