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Suffolk, Henry Grey, duke of
(Encyclopedia)Suffolk, Henry Grey, duke of, d. 1554, English nobleman. He became 3d marquess of Dorset on his father's death (1530), and in 1534 he married Frances, daughter of Charles Brandon, duke of Suffolk, and...Somerset, Robert Carr, earl of
(Encyclopedia)Somerset, Robert Carr, earl of, 1587?–1645, Scottish favorite of James I of England. His family name also appears as Ker. He may have accompanied James to England as a page in 1603, but he appears t...Kent, Maid of
(Encyclopedia)Kent, Maid of: see Barton, Elizabeth. ...Sverdrup Islands
(Encyclopedia)Sverdrup Islands: see Queen Elizabeth Islands. ...Parry Islands
(Encyclopedia)Parry Islands: see Queen Elizabeth Islands, Canada. ...Sylva, Carmen
(Encyclopedia)Sylva, Carmen: see Elizabeth, queen of Romania. ...Carmen Sylva
(Encyclopedia)Carmen Sylva: see Elizabeth, queen of Romania. ...Edinburgh, Prince Philip Mountbatten, duke of
(Encyclopedia)Edinburgh, Prince Philip Mountbatten, duke of ĕdˈĭnbərə [key], 1921–2021, consort ...Bess of Hardwick
(Encyclopedia)Bess of Hardwick: see Shrewsbury, Elizabeth Talbot, countess of. ...Sage, Russell
(Encyclopedia)Sage, Russell, 1815–1906, American financier, b. Oneida co., N.Y. He was successful in the grocery business in Troy, N.Y. Active in public affairs, he became (1845) alderman of Troy and served (1853...Browse by Subject
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