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Lorraine
Lorraine (Ger. Lothringen) Region of
ne France, bounded
n by Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg,
e by Alsace,
s by Franche-Comté and
e by
Champagne. The capital is Mietz. Lorraine consists of four departments: Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Moselle, and Vosges. In the 10th century, it divided into two duchies, Upper and Lower Lorraine. In 1766, it became a French province. In 1871, following the Franco-Prussian War, the
e part of Lorraine joined to form the German territory of Alsace-Lorraine, which lay at the heart of Franco-German conflict in World Wars 1 and 2. Industries: brewing, winemaking. It also has rich deposits of iron-ore. Area: 23,547sq km (9089sq mi). Pop. (1999) 2,310,376.
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Lorraine Sauber.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 5/21/2005; 700+ words
; Lorraine Sauber A Mass for Lorraine Sauber (nee Wiemer), 84, of Virgil, Ill., will be celebrated...her beloved family. After many months of labored breathing, Lorraine's last breath was easy as she claimed her first breath of heaven...
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 "Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)")
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Lorraine wasn't just my sister, she was also my best friend.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland); 8/7/1999; 700+ words
; TEENAGER Lorraine Wilson was in high spirits when she last...older sister Denise. They chatted about Lorraine's date that night and shopping that...the murder of her sister. She said: "Lorraine was not only my little sister, but my...
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Lorraine Koreski Mitzlaff
Newspaper article from: Yakima Herald-Republic; 6/15/2008; 700+ words
; ...Shaw & Sons Funeral Directors YAKIMA - Lorraine Koreski Mitzlaff, surrounded by her...June 8, 2008 after a long joyous life. Lorraine was born to Thomas Koreski and Apollonia...more children to their growing family. Lorraine was a devoted wife and mother who always...
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 "Sunday Mirror (London, England)")
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LORRAINE IS BROKEN; EX-LOVER TELLS OF REALITY STAR'S HELL.(News)
Newspaper article from: Sunday Mirror (London, England); 5/24/2009; 700+ words
; ...VICTORIA MURPHY; WILL PAYNE APPRENTICE star Lorraine Tighe has been left a broken woman by...partner businessman Dennis Saterlay. "Lorraine has been completely traumatised since...honestly believe if it wasn't for the fact Lorraine had two children to raise singlehandedly...
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Lorraine gets help to get herself into shape
Newspaper article from: Plymouth Evening Herald, The; 2/11/2008; 700+ words
; ...paradise booked - but for bride-to-be Lorraine Martin her fairytale wedding is still...on July 12. For the last few months Lorraine, 32, has been trying to lose weight...extra inches have remained - leaving Lorraine feeling down and frustrated. In a last...
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Lorraine (Wiemer) Sauber
Newspaper article from: Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL); 5/20/2005; 700+ words
; Lorraine (Wiemer) Sauber, 84, of Virgil, IL...After many months of labored breathing, Lorraine's last breath was easy as she claimed...made their home in Durand, IL, until Lorraine was about five years old. They then moved...
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LORRAINE IS BROKEN; EX-LOVER TELLS OF REALITY STAR'S HELL: So down she's thought about suicide: She's lost 2st & thinks she is hated: Swinger lies caused our break-up.(News)
Newspaper article from: Sunday Mirror (London, England); 5/24/2009; 700+ words
; ...VICTORIA MURPHY; WILL PAYNE APPRENTICE star Lorraine Tighe has been left a broken woman by...partner, businessman Dennis Saterlay. "Lorraine has been completely traumatised since...honestly believe if it wasn't for the fact Lorraine had two children to raise singlehandedly...
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LORRAINE IS BROKEN; So down she's thought about suicide.(News)
Newspaper article from: Sunday Mirror (London, England); 5/24/2009; 700+ words
; ...VICTORIA MURPHY; WILL PAYNE APPRENTICE star Lorraine Tighe has been left a broken woman by...partner, businessman Dennis Saterlay. "Lorraine has been completely traumatised since...honestly believe if it wasn't for the fact Lorraine had two children to raise singlehandedly...
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 "The Journal (Newcastle, England)")
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Lorraine dances with the cafe set.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Journal (Newcastle, England); 12/27/2005; 700+ words
; Byline: By Hannah Davies Lorraine Juke has just been appointed manager...and from then on I was hooked." Lorraine Juke was bitten early by the dancing...Coatbridge, Strathclyde, Scotland, Lorraine knew she would have to start pleading...
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Lorraine: 'I'm just so lucky'.(News)
Newspaper article from: Wales On Sunday (Cardiff, Wales); 8/8/2004; 700+ words
; ...Byline: By LINDESAY IRVINE AND WIL MARLOW Lorraine Bracco ambles brightly into her London...well defying - 'Gravity?' interrupts Lorraine with a grin. That and the restrictions...I've been determined to do,' says Lorraine in her throaty New York accent. 'I...
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Lorraine, Duchy of
Encyclopedia entry from: Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World
LORRAINE, DUCHY OF LORRAINE, DUCHY OF. Nestled between France and the Holy Roman Empire, the Duchy of Lorraine experienced a turbulent existence during the early modern period. Lorraine was an irrational patchwork of different sovereignties...
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Lorraine
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Lorraine , Ger. Lothringen, region and former...spoken along with French. The rest of Lorraine is French-speaking. Nancy is its economic...paralleling the Moselle and Meuse rivers, Lorraine is a slightly rolling plateau with pastures...
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Carbone Lorraine S.A.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Carbone Lorraine S.A. Immeuble La Fayette La Defense...Electrique de Nancy; 1892 as Compagnie Lorraine de Charbons pour 1 ’ Electricite...Electromagnetic, Manufacturing Carbone Lorraine S.A. is a world-leading manufacturer...
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Lorraine Vivian Hansberry
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Lorraine Vivian Hansberry Lorraine Vivian Hansberry (1930-1965) was an important American writer...remained best known for the play and movie A Raisin in the Sun. Lorraine Vivian Hansberry was born May 19, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois...
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Cole, Lorraine
Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
Lorraine Cole 195(?) — Women's health advocate, association executive Much of Lorraine Cole's professional life has been devoted...the Naval Air Force until he died when Lorraine was only six. Eleanor Cole raised her...
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