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Harold Sidney Harmsworth Rothermere, 1st Viscount
Harold Sidney Harmsworth Rothermere, 1st Viscount , 1868-1940, English publisher. He was the financial wizard of the publishing firm headed by his brother Alfred, Viscount Northcliffe . In 1915 he founded the Sunday Pictorial and after his brother's death in 1922 gained control of the vast newspa... Read more
James Craig Craigavon, 1st Viscount
James Craig Craigavon, 1st Viscount , 1871-1940, Irish statesman. He worked with Edward Carson in rousing the Protestants of Ulster against Home Rule in the crisis preceding World War I. He organized the Ulster Volunteers to resist any attempt to enforce Home Rule. In 1921 he became prime minist... Read more
Samuel Hood Hood, 1st Viscount
Samuel Hood Hood, 1st Viscount 1724-1816, British admiral. Entering the navy in 1741, he served with distinction in the Seven Years War. In 1781 he was sent to the West Indies as second in command to Lord Rodney . He fought in many engagements in the American Revolution, including the victory (178... Read more
George Byng Torrington, Viscount
George Byng Torrington, Viscount , 1663-1733, British admiral. Early in his career he helped win the support of the navy for William of Orange in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. After thwarting attempted Jacobite invasions in 1708 and 1715 and defeating a Spanish fleet in the Strait of Messina in 1... Read more
Alan Francis Brooke Alanbrooke, 1st Viscount
Alan Francis Brooke Alanbrooke, 1st Viscount , 1883-1963, British general. He entered the field artillery in 1902 and served with distinction during World War I. In the 1930s he made himself a master of mechanized warfare. At the beginning of World War II he commanded the 2d Army Corps in France and... Read more
William Carr Beresford Beresford, Viscount
William Carr Beresford Beresford, Viscount 1768-1854, British general. He served with distinction in Egypt (1801-3) and participated (1806) in the capture of Cape Colony (later Cape Province , South Africa) from the Dutch. He captured Buenos Aires in 1806 but held it only briefly before it was ret... Read more
Basil Stanlake Brooke Brookeborough, 1st Viscount
Basil Stanlake Brooke Brookeborough, 1st Viscount , 1888-1973, Northern Irish politician. After serving in the cavalry in World War I he was elected to the Senate of the first Northern Ireland Parliament (1921). He resigned the following year to lead the Ulster special constabulary against the Irish... Read more
Andrew Browne Cunningham, 1st Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope
Andrew Browne Cunningham, 1st Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope , 1883-1963, British admiral. A long-seasoned naval officer—he fought in the South African War and World War I—Cunningham was (1939-42) commander in the Mediterranean, which he kept open to the British. He was later naval comm... Read more
William Richard Morris Nuffield, 1st Viscount
William Richard Morris Nuffield, 1st Viscount , 1877-1963, English automobile manufacturer and philanthropist. Beginning his career as the proprietor of a bicycle shop, he later became a manufacturer of motorcycles and, in 1912, of automobiles. The Morris cars quickly became one of the biggest mass-... Read more
Robert Lowe Sherbrooke, Viscount
Robert Lowe Sherbrooke, Viscount , 1811-92, British statesman. He emigrated (1842) to Australia and achieved recognition as a reform politician. Returning (1850) to England, he entered (1852) the House of Commons, distinguished himself as a speaker, and held subordinate offices in the ministries of ... Read more

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Viscount Bolingbroke
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Viscount Bolingbroke The English statesman and political writer Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke (1678-1751), was head of the...secretary of state in 1710. He was created Viscount Bolingbroke two years later. His major achievement...
Viscount Davignon
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Viscount Davignon Viscount Davignon (born 1932) was an important architect of European integration...vice-president of the Commission of the European Communities. Viscount Etienne Davignon was born in Budapest (Hungary) on October 4...
Viscount Castlereagh
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Viscount Castlereagh The British statesman Robert Stewart Viscount Castlereagh and 2d Marquess of Londonderry (1769...As the eldest son, Robert held the courtesy title of Viscount Castlereagh from 1796 until he succeeded as Marquess...
Viscount Cecil of Chelwood
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Viscount Cecil of Chelwood The English statesman Edgar Algernon Robert Cecil, Viscount Cecil of Chelwood (1864-1958), received...Having been raised to the peerage in 1923 as Viscount Cecil of Chelwood, he was a member of the House...
1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography 1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne Stanley Melbourne Bruce, 1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne (1883-1967), was an Australian...counteroffensive against Japan. In 1947 Bruce was made 1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne—the second Australian...
3d Viscount Palmerston
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography 3d Viscount Palmerston The English statesman Henry John Temple, 3d Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865), was the chief architect...Broadlands, Hampshire. His father was Henry Temple, 2d Viscount Palmerston, and his mother was Mary Dee. When...
Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke , 1678-1751, English...with France. In 1712 he was created Viscount Bolingbroke, and by the influence...Dickenson (1970); J. P. Hart, Viscount Bolingbroke, Tory Humanist (1965...
Harmsworth, Harold, 1st Viscount Rothermere
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Harmsworth, Harold, 1st Viscount Rothermere (1868–1940...Younger brother of Alfred Harmsworth , Viscount Northcliffe. Harold Harmsworth accepted...baron (1914), he was advanced to viscount (1918). On his brother's death...
Alfred Charles William Harmsworth Northcliffe, Viscount
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...Charles William Harmsworth Northcliffe, Viscount 1865-1922, British journalist, b...tidbits. With his brother Harold (later Viscount Rothermere) as his financial administrator...the Asquith government. He was made a viscount in 1917. Bibliography: See biographies...
William Waldorf Astor Astor, 1st Viscount
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...William Waldorf Astor Astor, 1st Viscount 1848-1919, American-British...He was made a baron in 1916 and a viscount in 1917. His elder son, Waldorf Astor, 1879-1952, succeeded him as viscount and was a leader of "Tory democracy...

Dictionary entries related to "Viscount"

Harmsworth, Harold, 1st Viscount Rothermere
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Harmsworth, Harold, 1st Viscount Rothermere (1868–1940...Younger brother of Alfred Harmsworth , Viscount Northcliffe, Harold eschewed the...baron (1914), he was advanced to viscount (1918). On his brother's death...
Wolseley, Garnet, 1st Viscount Wolseley
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Wolseley, Garnet, 1st Viscount Wolseley (1833–1913). Soldier. The son of an Irish...rescue Gordon , Wolseley was not held responsible and was promoted viscount. He finished in 1894 as field marshal, one of the busiest and...
Harmsworth, Alfred, 1st Viscount Northcliffe
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Harmsworth, Alfred, 1st Viscount Northcliffe (1865–1922). Newspaper proprietor. The eldest son of a Dublin...Mirror , the Observer , and, in 1908, The Times . He was created baron (1905) and viscount (1918).
Dundas, Henry, 1st Viscount Melville
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Dundas, Henry, 1st Viscount Melville (1742–1811). Scottish politician, son of...90 and for Edinburgh 1790–1802 when he was created Viscount Melville. A burly figure and a forthright speaker with a broad Scots...
Lindemann, Frederick, 1st Viscount Cherwell
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Lindemann, Frederick, 1st Viscount Cherwell (1886–1957). Lindemann is one of the comparatively...Churchill formed his second administration, the Prof. was promoted viscount and resumed as paymaster until 1953. Confident and overbearing...
Bruce, Stanley, 1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History Bruce, Stanley, 1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne (b. 15 Apr. 1883, d. 25 Aug. 1967). Prime...Food and Agriculture Organization (1946–51). Created Viscount Bruce of Melbourne in 1947, he became the first Chancellor of the...
Goderich, Frederick John Robinson, Viscount and 1st Earl of Ripon
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Goderich, Frederick John Robinson, Viscount and 1st Earl of Ripon (1782–1859) British statesman...27), and Secretary for War and the Colonies (1827). As Viscount Goderich he succeeded George Canning as Prime Minister in August...
Dundee, John Graham, 1st Viscount
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Dundee, John Graham, 1st Viscount [S] (1648–89). John Graham of Claverhouse was...II). After 1685 Claverhouse was made provost of Dundee and a viscount. After the Glorious Revolution, he rebelled against the provisional...
Haldane, Richard Burdon, 1st Viscount Haldane
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Haldane, Richard Burdon, 1st Viscount Haldane (1856–1928). The son of a Perthshire landowner...army earned him considerable respect. In 1911 he was created viscount and he became lord chancellor in 1912. In 1914 he returned to...
Goderich, Frederick John Robinson, 1st Viscount
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Goderich, Frederick John Robinson, 1st Viscount (1782–1859). Prime minister. Educated at Harrow...Board of Control for India 1843–6. He was made viscount 1827 and earl of Ripon 1833. His period as chancellor of the...

Thesaurus entries related to "Viscount"

peer
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...lord, lady, peer of the realm, peeress, noble, nobleman, noblewoman, titled man/woman, patrician; duke/duchess, marquess/marchioness, earl/countess, viscount/viscountess, baron/baroness, marquis/marquise, count.
lord
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English ...lords and ladies synonyms : noble, nobleman, peer, aristocrat, feudal lord, landowner, lord of the manor; duke, earl, viscount.   3. believe in the Lord synonyms : God, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ, Christ the Lord, the Redeemer, the Savior...

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Viscount Previews MESH System at International Security Conference.
Business Wire; 3/13/2002; 700+ words ; ...BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2002 Viscount Systems Inc. (OTCBB - VSYS) President...display of new security technologies. Viscount intends to position MESH as the revolutionary...services on display. One of our clients, Viscount contributed with a remarkably well received...
Viscount Systems Inc. Hires New Director of Sales.
Business Wire; 2/26/2002; 700+ words ; ...BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2002 Viscount Systems Inc. (OTCBB - VSYS) is pleased...responsible for driving the sales of Viscount's new MESH system. Mr. Fisk's experience and skill set will greatly enhance Viscount's ability to achieve its aggressive...
Viscount Reports Profitable Q2, 2009.
Newspaper article from: Marketing Weekly News; 8/29/2009; 700+ words ; Viscount Systems Inc. (OTCBB: VSYS) announced...Earnings per share for Q2 were $.046 Viscount's cash balance improved from $48...recession and strong Canadian dollar, Viscount's operations and finances continue to...
Viscount Receives US Government HUD Order.
Business Wire; 4/9/2002; 700+ words ; ...BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2002 Viscount Systems Inc. ( OTCBB - VSYS ) President...Massachusetts. The project will be installed by Viscount dealer Alarmex Inc. and is funded by...over 10 years because the quality of Viscount products always makes us look good...
Goodman & Company, Investment Counsel Ltd.: Viscount Canadian Bond Pool Announces Portfolio Advisor Change.
Business Wire; 1/20/2006; 700+ words ; ...a portfolio management change for Viscount Canadian Bond Pool and management fee reductions to 14 products in Viscount Wealth Management and the Marquis...Company will be portfolio advisor to the Viscount Canadian Bond Pool effective February...
Viscount Announces First Acquisition.
Business Wire; 6/21/2002; 700+ words ; ...BUSINESS WIRE)--June 21, 2002 Viscount Systems Inc. (OTCBB: VSYS) President...is a nice fit for the fundamentals of Viscount," noted Mr. Pineau. "We will be...overhead while making better use of the Viscount facility. The skillset required to assemble...
Whisperfromwallstreet.com Stocks in the news :- Viscount Systems Inc. (VSYS - OTCBB); Viscount's MESH Selected for Large Canadian City.
News Wire article from: M2 Presswire; 5/26/2009; 700+ words ; ...Whisperfromwallstreet.com Stocks in the news :- Viscount Systems Inc. (VSYS - OTCBB); Viscount's MESH Selected for Large Canadian City...2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:25052009 Viscount Systems Inc. (VSYS - OTCBB), announced...
Goodman & Company, Investment Counsel Ltd.: Viscount Canadian Bond Pool Announces Portfolio Advisor Change
Newspaper article from: CCNMatthews Newswire; 1/20/2006; 700+ words ; ...a portfolio management change for Viscount Canadian Bond Pool and management fee reductions to 14 products in Viscount Wealth Management and the Marquis...Company will be portfolio advisor to the Viscount Canadian Bond Pool effective February...
Viscount Completes Development of Automatic Emergency Phone System and Ships Orders.
Business Wire; 3/4/2002; 700+ words ; ...BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2002 Viscount Systems Inc. (OTCBB - VSYS ) today...comments Steve Pineau, President and CEO of Viscount Systems. " We intend to soon release...Emerphone represents a small part of a major Viscount initiative called MESH designed to revolutionise...
Pritikin joins viscount, outlines growth plans. (People).
Magazine article from: Music Trades; 7/1/2002; 542 words ; IN AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE the overall sales and direction of Viscount digital pianos, Viscount U.S. has appointed Rich Pritikin as vice-president. Viscount, an Italian-based company now in its 112th year, manufactures a full...