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Maurice [ˈmɒrɪs] n
1. (Biographies / Maurice (1521-1553) M, Saxon, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) 1521-53, duke of Saxony (1541-53) and elector of Saxony (1547-53). He was instrumental in gaining recognition of Protestantism in Germany 2. (Biographies / Maurice (1567-1625) M, Dutch, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) known as Maurice of Nassau. 1567-1625, prince of Orange and count of Nassau; the son of William the Silent, after whose death he led the United Provinces of the Netherlands in their struggle for independence from Spain (achieved by 1609) 3. (Biographies / Maurice, Frederick Denison (1805-1872) M, English, RELIGION: theologian, POLITICS: Christian socialist) Frederick Denison. 1805-72, English Anglican theologian and pioneer of Christian socialism Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| We used to pretend that the bookcase was enchanted and that if I only knew the spell I could open the door and step right into the room where Katie Maurice lived, instead of into Mrs. It was not till four years after Strickland's death that Maurice Huret wrote that article in the (that "stern and just man," as Maurice Baring calls him) this was enough, and he was condemned to death. |
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