Al·len·by

(ăl′ən-bē), First Viscount. Title of Edmund Henry Hynman. 1861-1936.

British field marshal noted for his military successes in the Middle East during World War I.

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Allenby

(ˈælənbɪ)

(Biography) Edmund Henry Hynman, 1st Viscount. 1861–1936, British field marshal who captured Palestine and Syria from the Turks in 1918; high commissioner in Egypt (1919–25)

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Al•len•by

(ˈæl ən bi)

n.

Edmund Henry Hyn•man (ˈhɪn mən) 1st Viscount, 1861–1936, British field marshal: commander of British forces in Egypt in World War I.

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CCTV caught Connor Allenby snoozing just seconds after he stole the PS100 float from Newcastle University's student union.

Burglar fell asleep after swiping cash from uni till

Britain's General Sir Edmund Allenby into the city of Jerusalem after the defeat of the Ottomans.

Allenby, Jerusalem and the photo opportunity of the Great War

Psalm 122:6 mandates: "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; they shall prosper that love thee." Let me share with you a fascinating story about British General Edmund Allenby, the Liberator of Jerusalem in 1917.

The amazing history of Jerusalem

General Sir Edmund Allenby had just defeated a German-led Turkish army and captured Jerusalem.

Lloyd George's Christmas present to the British people

Following the tragedy of the Palm Sunday attacks, the "Allenby Puppets parade" has been dedicated to send dolls representing terrorism up in flame.

Port Said celebrates Easter by sending terrorism up in flames

ROBERT ALLENBY is back in Hawaii determined to put last year's "bad occasion" behind him.

Allenby back to scene of strife

Allenby claims he sacked Middlemo during the opening round of the RBC Canadian Open last weekend following a disagreement over club selection.

Allenby's caddie spat will run and run

-- A defiant and at times angry Robert Allenby stood by his story Tuesday that he was robbed and beaten in Honolulu, basing the account on what he remembered and what he was told by a homeless woman who came to his aid.

Allenby is still sticking by his story

GOLFER Robert Allenby reveals his nasty facial injuries which he says were the result of being kidnapped and robbed in Hawaii.

GOLFER IS 'DRUGGED, KIDNAPPED & BEATEN' Star Allenby tells of Hawaii hell

GLAMORGAN could look for a direct replacement from Somerset if all-rounder Jim Allenby makes the opposite journey to Taunton.

Meschede in line for Glammy

But a place at Finals Day proved just beyond them, Allenby and his side now focusing their attentions on a return to One-Day Cup action.

Allenby reflecting on the one that got away for Glamorgan