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Abigail Masham, Lady
Abigail Masham, Lady , d. 1734, favorite of Queen Anne of England. Her maiden name was Abigail Hill. A plain, intelligent person, she became (1704) bedchamber woman to the queen through the influence of her cousin Sarah Churchill, duchess of Marlborough . In 1707 she married Samuel Masham (later a baron), a groom to Anne's husband, Prince George of Denmark. Mrs. Masham gradually supplanted the duchess of Marlborough in the queen's affection and became the instrument through which Robert Harley , her kinsman, exerted his influence on Anne. In 1714, however, Mrs. Masham quarreled with Harley, secured his dismissal as lord treasurer, and assured Viscount Bolingbroke (Henry St. John ) of supreme political power. After Anne's death (1714), she lived in retirement.
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 "The Evening Standard (London, England)")
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Abigail's arty; Abigail's arty From a London childhood dyeing dogs Warhol-pink, Abigail Asher has made herself the queen of the American art scene with a client list that includes Spielberg and Kidman. William Cash meets a great piece of work.
Newspaper article from: The Evening Standard (London, England); 4/29/2005; 700+ words
; ...Moss nude by Lucian Freud in February, Abigail Asher barely blinked. 'Christie's...such a price tag is loose change to Abigail and her partner Barbara Guggenheim's...When in London for the seasonal sales, Abigail is treated like visiting royalty by dealers...
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 "The Mirror (London, England)")
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ABIGAIL'S ORDEAL: TERROR AT THE GATE; Attacker spotted Abigail .. chased her .. cornered her in a lane.. held a knife to her child .. then stabbed her.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England); 4/27/2005; 700+ words
; ...Byline: By ALEXANDRA WILLIAMS STABBED mum Abigail Witchalls has told detectives of the terrifying...and found her lying in a pool of blood. Abigail, 26, who was partly paralysed in the...yesterday to continue the questioning. Abigail's terrifying account of her ordeal was...
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 "The People (London, England)")
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ABIGAIL'S JOY; First picture of stab victim and miracle son Brave paralysed mum gave birth naturally.(News)
Newspaper article from: The People (London, England); 11/13/2005; 700+ words
; ...the first joyful picture of miracle mum Abigail Witchalls as she proudly holds her new baby boy yesterday. Abigail, 26, left paralysed by a crazed knife...Doctors revealed yesterday that brave Abigail gave birth naturally and was able to breastfeed...
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HONORING Abigail Free tours of the birthplace of Abigail Adams, one half of Washington's first power couple, highlight society's 60th anniversary
Newspaper article from: The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA; 6/9/2007; 700+ words
; ...celebrates its 60th anniversary, so is the Abigail Adams Historical Society. Like the federal...would have looked and been furnished when Abigail was born there in 1744. The other highlight...an Oct. 25 re- enactment of John and Abigail's 1764 wedding. The historical society...
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Abigail Adams: colonial woman of courage.(Biography)
Magazine article from: Hopscotch; 12/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...the early morning of June 17, 1775, Abigail Adams was jolted from sleep. She and...battle was raging at nearby Charlestown! Abigail knew her fellow Americans must fight the...wished her husband could be by her side! Abigail's husband John was 300 miles away in...
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ABIGAIL'S ORDEAL: TERROR AT THE GATE; Pale man with baggy eyes spotted Abigail, he chased her, cornered her in lane, held knife to son.. then he knifed her.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England); 4/27/2005; 700+ words
; ...painfully and in minute and harrowing detail, Abigail Witchalls has told of the terrifying moment...screams and found her in a pool of blood. Abigail, 26, who was paralysed from the neck...yesterday to continue the questioning. Abigail's terrifying account of her ordeal was...
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 "Sunday Mirror (London, England)")
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Hi, Bro Joy for Abigail son as she tells of 'blessing and delight' over baby.(News)
Newspaper article from: Sunday Mirror (London, England); 11/13/2005; 700+ words
; ...REBECCA SMITH and ANDY GARDNER BRAVE Abigail Witchalls cradles her new baby son in...touch the hearts of the nation. Exhausted Abigail laughs with relief and joy as her son...finally see him face to face," said Abigail. Abigail, 26, gave birth naturally...
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From Jew to nun: Abigail in Marlowe's The Jew of Malta.(Christopher Marlowe)
Magazine article from: The Explicator; 3/22/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...protagonist, Barabas, and his daughter, Abigail. Whereas Barabas is vilified and...by a merciless Gentile society, Abigail, who is in love with a Gentile...appropriated into the Christian community. Abigail's positive characteristics separate...
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 "Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)")
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Transplants rebuild what pool mangled; Abigail Taylor got three new organs as a law was passed to prevent pool-drain accidents like the one that changed her life.(NEWS)
Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN); 12/20/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...wading pool drain tore away 6-year-old Abigail Taylor's small bowel, it looked as...save her from the need for that tube. Abigail remained in serious condition two days...Nebraska Medical Center. It was June 29 when Abigail was playing in a wading pool at the Minneapolis...
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Help us to find Abigail's killer HIT-AND-RUN: Mother's plea after student killed on city road
Newspaper article from: Birmingham Mail; 11/3/2005; ; 700+ words
; THE mum of Birmingham hit and run victim Abigail Craen today took the unusual step of releasing...to encourage anyone with information about Abigail's death to contact the police." Student Abigail, aged 20, was hurled more than 30ft along...
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Abigail Adams
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Abigail Adams American First Lady Abigail Adams (1744-1818), an early proponent of humane treatment...husband, John Adams, second President of the United States. Abigail Smith Adams was born in a parsonage at Weymouth, Massachusetts...
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Adams, Abigail
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography
Abigail Adams Born: November 22, 1744 Weymouth...main role in life to be wife and mother, Abigail Adams also was a behind-the-scenes...a woman ahead of her time. Early life Abigail Smith was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts...
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Letters of Abigail and John Adams (1776)
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
LETTERS OF ABIGAIL AND JOHN ADAMS (1776) Abigail Adams was thirty-one years old and her husband John was forty-one when they exchanged these letters. Abigail was the daughter of the Reverend William and Elizabeth Quincy...
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Abigail Masham, Lady
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Abigail Masham, Lady , d. 1734, favorite of Queen Anne of England. Her maiden name was Abigail Hill. A plain, intelligent person, she became (1704) bedchamber woman to the queen through the influence of her cousin Sarah Churchill, duchess...
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Abigail
Book article from: A Dictionary of the Bible
Abigail Wife of Nabal; she interceded with David to save her husband's life (1 Sam. 25: 23–31...intervention that ten days later he died. David then married the ‘intelligent and beautiful’ Abigail.
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