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Gloucester
Gloucester , city (1991 pop. 106,526) and district, Gloucestershire, W central England, on the Severn River. Manufactures in Gloucester include aircraft components, agricultural machinery, railroad equipment, and processed foods. Timber mills and light and heavy engineering works are prevalent. The ... Read more
Robert of Gloucester
Robert of Gloucester , fl. 1260-1300, English chronicler. Possibly a monk of Gloucester, he is known only from the vernacular metrical chronicle of English history that bears his name. The chronicle, which covers the period from the legendary Brut to 1270, may have been written by more than one pers... Read more
Humphrey Gloucester, duke of
Humphrey Gloucester, duke of 1391-1447, English nobleman; youngest son of Henry IV and Mary de Bohun. He was well educated and had a great interest in humanist scholarship. After the accession of his eldest brother as Henry V , Humphrey was created (1414) duke of Gloucester and earl of Cambridge... Read more
Thomas of Woodstock Gloucester, duke of
Thomas of Woodstock Gloucester, duke of 1355-97, English nobleman; youngest son of Edward III . He was betrothed (1374) to Eleanor, heiress of Humphrey de Bohun, earl of Hereford, and became earl of Buckingham at the coronation of Richard II (1377). He was the king's lieutenant in France (1380),... Read more
Robert Gloucester, earl of
Robert Gloucester, earl of d. 1147, English nobleman; illegitimate son of Henry I. Henry created (c.1121) the earldom of Gloucester for him. After his father's death (1135), Robert appeared to accept the seizure of the throne by Henry's nephew, Stephen , to whom he did conditional homage in 1136. ... Read more
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire , county (1991 pop. 520,600), 1,025 sq mi (2,655 sq km), W central England. The county seat is Gloucester . In the eastern part of the county are the Cotswold Hills, devoted largely to dairy and crop farming; in the center is the fertile valley of the Severn River, devoted to dairy ... Read more
Edward V
Edward V 1470-83?, king of England (1483), elder son of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville. His father's death (1483) left the boy king the pawn of the conflicting ambitions of his paternal uncle, the duke of Gloucester (later Richard III ) and his maternal uncle, Earl Rivers. Gloucester had Rivers... Read more
Thomas Mowbray Norfolk, 1st duke of
Thomas Mowbray Norfolk, 1st duke of c.1366-1399, English nobleman. He was created earl of Nottingham in 1383, and in 1385 he was made earl marshal of England for life. He joined Thomas of Woodstock, duke of Gloucester , and the other baronial opponents of Richard II in 1387 and was one of the fi... Read more
John Murray
John Murray 1741-1815, founder of the Universalist denomination in America, b. England. He was excommunicated by the Methodists after he had openly accepted Universalism as taught by James Relly (see Universalist Church of America ). Murray emigrated to America in 1770 where, after traveling as a ... Read more
Severn
Severn sĕv´ern , Lat. Sabrina, one of the principal rivers of Great Britain, c.200 mi (320 km) long, rising on Plinlimmon Mt., W Wales, and flowing NE and E to Shrewsbury, W England, and from there SE, S, and SW—through an estuary—to the Bristol Channel. Worcester , Glouc... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "Gloucester,"

Humphrey Gloucester, duke of
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Humphrey Gloucester, duke of 1391-1447, English nobleman...Humphrey was created (1414) duke of Gloucester and earl of Cambridge. He served in...succeeded by his infant son, Henry VI , Gloucester claimed the regency. However, Parliament...
Thomas of Woodstock Gloucester, duke of
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Thomas of Woodstock Gloucester, duke of 1355-97, English nobleman...In 1385 he was created duke of Gloucester and soon emerged as the head of the...family), as chancellor. In 1388, Gloucester was one of the five "lords appellant...
Duke of Gloucester
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Duke of Gloucester The English statesman Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester (1391-1447), was a leader of the strong expansionist...benefactions to Oxford University. Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, whose other titles were Earl of Hainaut, Holland...
Gloucester
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Gloucester (Roman) was successively a Roman legionary...appointed houses became more common at Gloucester in the 3rd and 4th cents. Some were...Alan Simon Esmonde Cleary post-Roman Gloucester revived as a royal and ecclesiastical...
Gloucester, Duchess of (Eleanor Cobham)(d. ca. 1443)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology Gloucester, Duchess of (Eleanor Cobham)(d. ca. 1443) Wife of Humphrey of Gloucester, who was uncle of Henry VI and lord protector...charge of witchcraft against the duchess of Gloucester, hoping thus to destroy her husband's power...
Gloucester, Humphrey, 1st duke of
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Gloucester, Humphrey, 1st duke of (1390...brother of Henry V. Created duke of Gloucester in 1414, Humphrey played a prominent...to the memory of his dead brother, Gloucester emerged in the 1430s as the principal...
Gloucester, Thomas, duke of
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Gloucester, Thomas, duke of (1355–...against the Scots, he was created duke of Gloucester in 1385. He took a prominent part against...rapprochement with Richard, but in 1397 Gloucester was seized, at the king's orders...
Gloucester, Gilbert de Clare, 4th earl of
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Gloucester, Gilbert de Clare, 4th earl of (d. 1230). Gloucester, who inherited the title in 1217, had been one...his deal with the papacy. After John's death, Gloucester supported the dauphin's attempt on the throne and...
Isabella of Gloucester
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Isabella of Gloucester (d. 1217), queen of King John...heiress of William, 2nd earl of Gloucester. She was betrothed to John, son...me , almost at once. Isabella of Gloucester remained a wealthy heiress and seems...
Robert Gloucester, earl of
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Robert Gloucester, earl of d. 1147, English nobleman; illegitimate son of Henry I. Henry created (c.1121) the earldom of Gloucester for him. After his father's death (1135), Robert appeared to accept the seizure of the throne by Henry...

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Gloucester
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Gloucester The earliest Roman military site, of...appointed houses became more common at Gloucester in the 3rd and 4th cents. There is...after the battle of Dyrham in 577. Gloucester revived as a royal and ecclesiastical...
Gloucester cheese
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition Gloucester cheese Originally there were Single and Double Gloucester versions with minor differences; the commonest now is Double Gloucester.
Gloucester, Thomas, duke of
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Gloucester, Thomas, duke of (1355–...against the Scots, he was created duke of Gloucester in 1385. He took a prominent part against...rapprochement with Richard, but in 1397 Gloucester was seized, and taken to Calais, where...
Gloucester, Gilbert de Clare, 4th earl of
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Gloucester, Gilbert de Clare, 4th earl of (d. 1230). Gloucester had been one of the barons in opposition to John...his deal with the papacy. After John's death, Gloucester supported the dauphin's attempt on the throne and...
Isabella of Gloucester
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Isabella of Gloucester (d. 1217), queen of King John...heiress of William, 2nd earl of Gloucester. She was betrothed to John, son...me , almost at once. Isabella of Gloucester remained a wealthy heiress and seems...
Gloucester, Humphrey, 1st duke of
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Gloucester, Humphrey, 1st duke of (1390–1447). The youngest son of Henry IV and brother of Henry V. Created duke of Gloucester in 1414, Humphrey played a prominent role, both in France and at home...
Gloucester, John of
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Gloucester, John of ( fl. c. 1245–d. 1260). English mason. From...regard to the Royal Castles, for he was involved at Oxford, Winchester, Gloucester, Porchester, and Salisbury Castles. Bibliography J. Harvey (1987...
Gloucester, Gilbert de Clare, 6th earl of
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Gloucester, Gilbert de Clare, 6th earl of (1243–95). On succeeding his father in 1262, Gloucester joined de Montfort's party in opposition to Henry III and fought at Lewes in 1264 capturing the king. But he soon changed sides...
Gloucester, diocese of
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Gloucester, diocese of The see, conterminous with Gloucestershire, was founded in 1541 by Henry VIII from part of the Worcester diocese...
Gloucester, statute of
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Gloucester, statute of, 1278. This was an important attempt by Edward I to tighten up royal authority. Writs of quo warranto were to be issued to anyone claiming territorial franchises.

Thesaurus entries related to "Gloucester,"

mariner
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus mariner • noun  an old mariner from Gloucester synonyms : sailor, seaman, seafarer; informal sea dog, salt, bluejacket; Brit. matelot, shellback.

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Gloucester gift crown to Wasps
Newspaper article from: The Sunday Telegraph London; 6/1/2003; ; 700+ words ; Wasps 39 Gloucester 3 WITH Well-earned holidays delayed...Never mind beach towels on deckchairs, Gloucester did not even get to the pool, blown...winners of the Zurich Premiership Final. Gloucester quite rightly moan that finishing a...
GLOUCESTER STUDYING HOUSING COSTS
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 11/24/2002; ; 700+ words ; GLOUCESTER - With its working waterfront and picturesque villages, Gloucester has long been home to people with a wide range...of modest income to plant and maintain roots in Gloucester. Last month, Mayor John Bell created a task...
Gloucester group floats new political litmus test: Leadership
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 8/16/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...talented leaders are crucial to solving Gloucester's daunting problems, a new ballot...candidates who are up to the task. Get Gloucester Going describes itself as a political...are hoping that concerned people of Gloucester will join us in this process of electing...
GLOUCESTER BOAT PROJECT SHORED UP RESTORERS GET FEDERAL GRANT TO FINISH HULL
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 1/18/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...of a local group restoring a historic Gloucester fishing schooner are celebrating a grant...year-old project. Last month, Gloucester Adventure Inc., learned that it had...schooner through a donation in 1988, Gloucester Adventure has been painstakingly restoring...
The Gloucester rugby fans' panel: Gloucester over England 'any day'
Newspaper article from: Citizen Gloucestershire, The; 11/7/2008; 700+ words ; ...Injuries aside, should there be other Gloucester representatives in the England side...time will surely come. EH: The way Gloucester are playing at the present time I'm afraid not. Gloucester aren't setting the rugby field alight...
Gloucester showed maturity with win, says Ryan lamb
Newspaper article from: Western Daily Press (Bristol UK); 3/30/2009; 700+ words ; Gloucester 17 Ospreys 0: The "chokers" tag will probably stick to Gloucester until they win either the Guinness Premiership...against opposition of genuine class and reputation, Gloucester dug deep to deny their EDF Energy Cup semi-final...
Gloucester fall flat
Newspaper article from: The Sunday Telegraph London; 10/24/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...regular starters, were hors de combat for Gloucester's visit. The situation was so serious...the context of those hardships and a Gloucester side that came out firing, their victory...to get going because it was only when Gloucester stung them midway through the first...
Gloucester capitalizes vs. slow-starting Pats: The Dukes hand Denbigh its second Peninsula District loss in boys soccer.
Newspaper article from: Daily Press (Newport News, VA); 5/3/2006; 700+ words ; ...Williams May 3--NEWPORT NEWS -- Gloucester's boys soccer team can't do anything...district loss. The result left Denbigh and Gloucester tied for fourth place behind unbeaten...Kecoughtan and Warwick with one loss each. Gloucester (6-6, 4-2 Peninsula District...
GLOUCESTER REELS IN FOXBORO
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 12/2/2000; ; 700+ words ; ...s MIAA Division 3 Super Bowl between Gloucester and Foxboro. Despite the freezing temperatures...came back for a thrilling 35-26 win. Gloucester (11-0) trailed by as many as 17...own 31 and was rushed into a throw by Gloucester's Aaron Brennan. Defensive back Adam...
Gloucester driven by hunger
Newspaper article from: The Sunday Telegraph London; 1/11/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...itself in the guise of the Heineken Cup. Gloucester won it because they looked like they...line-out, tackle and discipline. Gloucester's only worry now is the recollection...Munster won by a 27-point margin. Gloucester did go behind in the first minute of...