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James Andrew Broun Ramsay Dalhousie, 1st marquess of
James Andrew Broun Ramsay Dalhousie, 1st marquess of , 1812-60, British statesman. After serving as president of the Board of Trade (1845-47) he was governor-general of India (1847-56). He annexed the Punjab (1849) after the British victory in the second Sikh War and lower Myanmar (1852) after the s... Read more
John Hamilton Hamilton, 1st marquess of
John Hamilton Hamilton, 1st marquess of 1532-1604, Scottish nobleman; second son of James Hamilton, 2d earl of Arran. He was in his earlier years hostile to Mary Queen of Scots, but he later became her supporter and as a result forfeited his lands. In revenge he was party to the murder (1570) of th... Read more
Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden
Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden 1714-94, British jurist. Appointed (1761) chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas, he earned wide popularity as a result of his ruling in Entick v. Carrington (1763), where he pronounced against the legality of the general warrant under which John Wilkes was ... Read more
Charles Watson-Wentworth Rockingham, 2d marquess of
Charles Watson-Wentworth Rockingham, 2d marquess of , 1730-82, British statesman. In the early years of the reign of George III he became a leading opponent of the "king's friends," held several offices, and formed a coalition government in 1765. During his ministry the Stamp Act was repealed an... Read more
Rufus Daniel Isaacs Reading, 1st marquess of
Rufus Daniel Isaacs Reading, 1st marquess of , 1860-1935, British statesman. Called to the bar in 1887, he achieved great success in his profession. He entered Parliament as a Liberal in 1904, became attorney general in 1910, and in 1912 was given a seat in the cabinet. Involved in charges of buying... Read more
Treaty of Washington
Treaty of Washington May, 1871, agreement concluded between the United States and Great Britain in Washington, D.C. Its principal articles provided for determination of the Alabama claims by an international commission. The treaty also provided for arbitration of the San Juan Boundary Dispute a... Read more
Battenberg
Battenberg , German princely family, issued from the morganatic union of Alexander, a younger son of Louis II, grand duke of Hesse-Darmstadt, and Countess Julia von Hauke, who was created (1858) princess of Battenberg. Their oldest son, Louis (1854-1921), an admiral in the British navy, married a gr... Read more
George Gordon Huntly, 4th earl of
George Gordon Huntly, 4th earl of 1514-62, Scottish nobleman. He was made lord high chancellor in 1546. Although a Roman Catholic, he led a revolt against Mary Queen of Scots and was killed at the battle of Corrichie. His son, George Gordon, 5th earl of Huntly, d. 1576, was, however, a favorite... Read more
John Sholto Douglas Queensberry, 8th marquess of
John Sholto Douglas Queensberry, 8th marquess of 1844-1900, British nobleman, originator of the code of rules that governs modern boxing . He served in the British army and navy and later was a member of (1872-80) the House of Lords as representative peer from Scotland. He is famous for drafting (... Read more
Spencer Compton Cavendish Devonshire, 8th duke of
Spencer Compton Cavendish Devonshire, 8th duke of , 1833-1908, British statesman. He became marquess of Hartington in 1858. He frequently held office in Liberal cabinets and by 1880 was a recognized leader of the conservative (Whig) faction of the Liberal party with regard to social legislation. He ... Read more

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1st Marquess of Dalhousie
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography 1st Marquess of Dalhousie The British statesman James Andrew Broun Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie (1812-1860), served as governor...G. A. Baird edited Private Letters of the Marquess of Dalhousie (1910). The standard biography...
2d Marquess of Rockingham
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography 2d Marquess of Rockingham The English statesman Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham (1730-1782), as prime minister and leader of the Whig opposition, advocated leniency toward the American colonies. Charles Watson-Wentworth...
John Hamilton Hamilton, 1st marquess of
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition John Hamilton Hamilton, 1st marquess of 1532-1604, Scottish nobleman; second son of James Hamilton, 2d earl of Arran...possession of his family's estates and the favor and confidence of the king. He was created marquess in 1599.
George Nugent Temple Grenville Buckingham, 1st marquess of
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition George Nugent Temple Grenville Buckingham, 1st marquess of see Grenville, George Nugent Temple, 1st marquess of Buckingham .
George Nugent Temple Grenville, 1st marquess of Buckingham
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition George Nugent Temple Grenville, 1st marquess of Buckingham 1753-1813, British statesman; second son...Charles James Fox in the House of Lords. Created (1784) marquess of Buckingham, he served again as lord lieutenant of Ireland...
Edward Somerset Worcester, 6th earl and 2d marquess of
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Edward Somerset Worcester, 6th earl and 2d marquess of , 1601?-1667, English soldier and inventor. Known...title earl of Glamorgan in 1644 and succeeded as earl and marquess of Worcester in 1646. Sent to raise royalist troops in Ireland...
James Graham Montrose, 5th earl and 1st marquess of
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition James Graham Montrose, 5th earl and 1st marquess of , 1612-50, Scottish nobleman and soldier. He succeeded...intervention in the English civil war, Montrose was created marquess and lieutenant general of Scotland by the king. He made an...
George Nathaniel Curzon Curzon of Kedleston, 1st Marquess
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition George Nathaniel Curzon Curzon of Kedleston, 1st Marquess , 1859-1925, British statesman. A member of the minor...of Oxford and was created (1911) an earl (raised to marquess in 1921). During World War I he served in the coalition...
Halifax, George Savile marquess of
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature Halifax, George Savile marquess of, (1633–95), a powerful influence in the court of Charles II, is chiefly remembered for his Character of a Trimmer...
Spencer Compton Cavendish Hartington, marquess of
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Spencer Compton Cavendish Hartington, marquess of see Devonshire, Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th duke of .

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Montrose, James Graham, 1st Marquess of
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Montrose, James Graham, 1st Marquess of (1612–50) Scottish general. Montrose supported Charles I when Scotland entered the English Civil War and, commanding...
Reading, Rufus Daniel Isaacs, Marquess of
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History Reading, Rufus Daniel Isaacs, Marquess of (b. 19 Oct. 1860, d. 30 Dec. 1935). Viceroy of India 1921–6; British Foreign Secretary 1931 Born in London...
Salisbury, Robert Arthur Talbot, 3rd Marquess of Gascoyne-Cecil
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History Salisbury, Robert Arthur Talbot, 3rd Marquess of Gascoyne-Cecil (b. 3 Feb. 1830, d. 22 Aug. 1903...represent Stamford in 1853, and held his seat until becoming Marquess in 1868. He was Secretary of State for India in 1874–...
marquess
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology marquess see MARQUIS .
Curzon, George Nathaniel, Marquess of Kedleston
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History Curzon, George Nathaniel, Marquess of Kedleston (b. 11 Jan. 1859, d. 20 Mar. 1925). British Foreign Secretary 1919–23 Born in Kedleston, Derbyshire...
Dalhousie, James Ramsay, 1st Marquess of
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Dalhousie, James Ramsay, 1st Marquess of (1812–60) British statesman and colonial administrator. A Conservative Member of Parliament (1837), he became...
Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 2nd marquess of Londonderry
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 2nd marquess of Londonderry (1769–1822). Castlereagh outgrew his background in Ulster politics and became an advocate of the...
Ripon, George Frederick Samuel Robinson, 1st Marquess of
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Ripon, George Frederick Samuel Robinson, 1st Marquess of (1827–1909) British statesman. He entered Parliament as a Liberal in 1853, supporting a scheme to provide working...
Salisbury, Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoigne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Salisbury, Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoigne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of (1830–1903) British Conservative statesman, Prime Minister (1885–86; 1886–92; 1895...
marchioness
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology marchioness wife or widow of a marquess. XVI. — medL. marchionissa , f. marchiō , -ōn- , prop. captain of the marches, f. marca MARCH2 ; see -ESS1 .

Thesaurus entries related to "marquess"

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.

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Teenage marquess 'a normal guy', say friends
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 1/12/1999; ; 700+ words ; ...s most famous titles, but the eighth Marquess of Bristol appears to have little taste...death of his half-brother, the seventh marquess. The aristocrat, who had a long history...Pollock Halls of residence said the eighth marquess was a typical student who enjoyed a few...
Merger forms NW Arkansas home-building giant. (northwest; BMP Development Inc. merged with Gary Brandon Enterprises Inc. to form Brandon Marquess Properties)
Magazine article from: Arkansas Business; 4/15/1996; ; 700+ words ; Mark Marquess and Gary Brandon merged their two northwest...home-building companies in the state. Marquess owned BMP Development Inc. in Fayetteville...Arkansas. Together, the resulting Brandon Marquess Properties built 125 homes last year...
Profile Marquess of Bristol: Under the hammer
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 5/26/1996; ; 700+ words ; ...Hall, Great Horningsheath or Meer. The Marquess of Bristol has already lost his family...little left to squander. "If you are the Marquess of Bristol," said the sale publicist...Yet with a title as besmirched as the marquess's, one might have thought he should...
Marquess of Blandford left needing surgery after crash
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 12/10/1999; ; 673 words ; THE Marquess of Blandford is to undergo a series of...Police were expected to interview the marquess as soon as he was declared well enough...the Oxford hospital. Yesterday, the Marquess's wife, Becky Blandford, was not...
MARQUESS OF A WINNER FOR STANFORD STANFORD 9, USC 5.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA); 4/23/2001; 700+ words ; ...Byline: Chris Cocoles Staff Writer Mark Marquess' humility won't let him admit it...USC coach Mike Gillespie said of Marquess. ``There's a real short list of...the guy most responsible for that.'' Marquess and the surprising No. 1 Cardinal avoided...
Obituaries: Marquess of Aberdeen
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 8/23/2002; ; 700+ words ; 6th Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair (Alastair Ninian...2002, in Berkshire, aged 82 THE 6th Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair, artist and art...sister". Standing six feet tall, the marquess cut quite a dash and in his latter days...
Dark marquess's shooting gallery becomes a happy hotel with nursery
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 7/2/2002; ; 700+ words ; ...House in Suffolk, home of the late 7th Marquess of Bristol, is a door peppered with...leased the East Wing, occupied by the marquess until 1998, to Luxury Family Hotels...Mayfair, did not. By the time the 7th Marquess died, at the age of 44, weighing just...
Marquess sues over pounds 430,000 in hot air; Loan for balloon venture not repaid, claims writ.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 10/26/2002; 618 words ; ...over a hot air balloon venture. The Marquess of Cholmondeley, whose fortune is estimated...the money in three stages in 1996, the Marquess claims he has only received interest...repay the loan, the 42-year-old Marquess demanded the money from the two directors...
The fall of the mighty Marquess
Newspaper article from: The Northern Echo; 2/10/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...Vane-Tempest-Stewart, the 6th Marquess of Londonderry. His statue was erected...rejected Wilcomm's kind offer.The 6th Marquess must be turning in his grave.His great-grandfather, the 3rd Marquess, gets most of the attention. He was...
My fond memories of the oldest profession, by marquess, aged 80; Peer's shock revelations of his youthful exploits 63.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England); 3/1/2001; ; 700+ words ; ...the heading The Good Whore Guide, the Marquess of Aberdeen has penned a disarmingly...in the latest issue of The Oldie. The Marquess tells of a 'beautiful brunette' called...the Germans had left defeated.' The Marquess adds: 'One night in Paris, a friend...