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Henry Mackenzie (bishop)

Henry Mackenzie (bishop): “ Bashereyre: [[Category:Archdeacons of Nottingham]] {{Anglican Portal}}The Rt Rev ”’Henry Mackenzie”’ (b [[16 May]] [[1808]] – d 15 October [[1878]]) was [[Anglican Bishop of Nottingham|Bishop Suffragan of Nottingham]] from 1870 until 1877<ref>”Consecration of the Bishop Suffragan Of Nottingham ” [[The Times]] Thursday, Feb 03, 1870; pg. 8; Issue 26664; col A</ref>. Educated […]

Kürsat

Kürsat: “ Kevci: [[WP:AES|←]]Created page with ‘In summer 639, Ashian Jiesheshuai (阿史那結社率, in turkish Kürsat), the younger brother of Ashina Shibobi, whom Emperor Taizong did not favor and gave littl…’ In summer 639, Ashian Jiesheshuai (阿史那結社率, in turkish Kürsat), the younger brother of Ashina Shibobi, whom Emperor Taizong did not favor and gave little recognition […]

William Howell Davies

William Howell Davies: “ Graham Lippiatt: [[WP:AES|←]]Created page with ‘Sir (William) ”’Howell Davies”’ (13 December 1851 – 26 October 1932) was a Welsh born [[leather]] merchant and [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal]] politician. ==Fam…’ Sir (William) ”’Howell Davies”’ (13 December 1851 – 26 October 1932) was a Welsh born [[leather]] merchant and [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal]] politician. ==Family== […]

Simon Wing

Simon Wing: “ Lawrence142002: ”’Simon Wing”’ (1827-1911) Was a famous daguerrotypist and camera inventor. He was born in Albans ME. His dates are alternately given as 1826-1916. Wing opened his first photography studio in Waterville ME in 1856. His innovative ideas and designs were financially profitable, and in two decades Wing owned photography studios in […]

Contessina de’ Bardi

Contessina de’ Bardi: “ RockDiva101: Contessina de Bardi (in Italian, Contessina de’ Bardi ) was born about 1390 and died in Florence in October 1473. == Biography == The family of Contessina de Bardi had been a very rich time, but with the bankruptcy of their bank towards half of the 14th century, its importance […]

William Lewis House (Waxahachie, Texas)

William Lewis House (Waxahachie, Texas): “ Doncram: create NRHP stub so theres 2 bluelinks on corresponding disambig page {{Infobox_nrhp | name =William Lewis House | nrhp_type = | image = | caption = | location= 1201 E. Marvin, [[Waxahachie, Texas]] | lat_degrees = 32 | lat_minutes = 23 | lat_seconds = 19 | lat_direction = […]

Virgin of Mercy

Virgin of Mercy: “ Johnbod: add [[Image:Sano di Pietro. Madonna of Mercy.1440s Private coll..jpg|thumb|[[Sano di Pietro]], 15th century; the Virgin shelters a group of nuns]] The ”’Virgin of Mercy”’ is a subject in [[Christian art]], showing a group of people sheltering under the outspread cloak of [[Mary (mother of Jesus)|the Virgin Mary]]. It was especially […]

Family von Bothmer

Family von Bothmer: ” Vontra: [[WP:AES|←]]Created page with ‘In medieval times the family name has come up as being spelled Botmer and Botmare. The Family von Bothmer is an old family line, and according to private family ar…’ In medieval times the family name has come up as being spelled Botmer and Botmare. The Family […]

Sir Samuel Crompton, 1st Baronet

Sir Samuel Crompton, 1st Baronet: “ Victuallers: new start Sir ”’Samuel Crompton”’ (c. [[1786]] – [[27 December]] [[1849]]) was a [[politician]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. He served as a [[Member for Parliament]] for East Retford, Derby and [[Thirsk]]. He also served as Deputy Lieutenant for the North Riding of Yorkshire.<ref name=gent/> ==Biography== Crompton was the […]

First mass transport to Auschwitz concentration camp

First mass transport to Auschwitz concentration camp: “ Tymek: [[Image:Auschwitz gate (tbertor1).jpg|thumb||right|200px|The gates to Auschwitz I, throught which Polish prisoners entered the camp]] On [[June 14]], [[1940]], German occupying authorities organized ”’first mass transport of prisoners”’ to the recently opened [[Auschwitz Concentration Camp]]. The transport, which set from southern [[Poland|Polish]] city of [[Tarnow]], consisted of […]

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