Amphiaraüs
Amphiaraüs , in Greek mythology, a prophet, one of the ill-fated Seven against Thebes . He foresaw the disaster of the expedition, but Polynices bribed his wife, Eriphyle, with the magic necklace of Harmonia, to convince him to go. Before setting out he commanded his sons, Alcmaeon and Amphilochus, to avenge his death and to make a second expedition against Thebes. Amphiaraüs was also one of the Argonauts.
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William Lamb Melbourne, 2d Viscount
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William Lamb Melbourne, 2d Viscount , 1779-1848, British statesman...home secretary (1830-34) for the 2d Earl Grey, his vigorous suppression...class political and economic aims, Melbourne accepted the Reform Bill of 1832 as...
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William Lamb
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William Lamb see Melbourne, William Lamb, 2d Viscount .
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Lady Caroline Lamb
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Lady Caroline Lamb see under Melbourne, William Lamb, 2d Viscount .
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