The General Biographical Dictionary: Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in Every Nation: Particulary the British and Irish; from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time, Volume 12Alexander Chalmers J. Nichols, 1813 - Biography |
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... taken possession of his country . These he quickly drove out , and , by the help of Norris , followed them into one of their islands ; and was preparing to dispossess them of other posts , when he was required to give up his command ...
... taken possession of his country . These he quickly drove out , and , by the help of Norris , followed them into one of their islands ; and was preparing to dispossess them of other posts , when he was required to give up his command ...
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... taken an expedition for restoring don Antonio to the crown of Portugal , the earl of Essex , willing to share the glory , followed the fleet and army to Spain ; which displeasing the queen very highly , as it was done without her ...
... taken an expedition for restoring don Antonio to the crown of Portugal , the earl of Essex , willing to share the glory , followed the fleet and army to Spain ; which displeasing the queen very highly , as it was done without her ...
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... taken of it , yet it is thought that it was not soon forgot . In 1591 , he went abroad , at the head of some forces , to assist Henry IV . of France : which expedition was afterwards repeated , but with little or no success . In 1592-3 ...
... taken of it , yet it is thought that it was not soon forgot . In 1591 , he went abroad , at the head of some forces , to assist Henry IV . of France : which expedition was afterwards repeated , but with little or no success . In 1592-3 ...
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... taken it at the hands of Henry VIII . and in a great passion immediately withdrew from court . The lord keeper advised him to apply himself to the queen for pardon . He sent the lord keeper his answer in a long and passionate letter ...
... taken it at the hands of Henry VIII . and in a great passion immediately withdrew from court . The lord keeper advised him to apply himself to the queen for pardon . He sent the lord keeper his answer in a long and passionate letter ...
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... taken from his account of Carr earl of Somerset , and his wife . " This discontent gave many satyrical wits occasion to vent them- selves into stingie libels , in which they spared neither the persons , families , nor most secret ...
... taken from his account of Carr earl of Somerset , and his wife . " This discontent gave many satyrical wits occasion to vent them- selves into stingie libels , in which they spared neither the persons , families , nor most secret ...
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Page 180 - New translation of Isaiah, with notes supplementary to those of Dr. Lowth, late bishop of London, and containing remarks on many parts of his Translation and Notes, by a Layman.
Page 94 - Such was Roscommon, not more learn'd than good, With manners generous as his noble blood ; To him the wit of Greece and Rome was known, And every author's merit, but his own.
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