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Thomas Mowbray Norfolk, 1st duke of c.1366-1399, English nobleman. He was created earl of Nottingham in 1383, and in 1385 he was made earl marshal of England for life. He joined Thomas of Woodstock, duke of Gloucester , and the other baronial opponents of Richard II in 1387 and was one of the... Read more
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Norfolk Southern Corporation Three Commercial PlaceNorfolk, Virginia 23510-9227U.S.A.Telephone: (757) 629-2600Toll Free: (800) 531-6757Fax: (757) 664-5069Web site: http://www.nscorp.com Public CompanyIncorporated: 1980Employees: 28,475Sales: $7.31 billion (2004)Stock Exchanges: New YorkTicker... Read more
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