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Conrad
Conrad d. 1192, Latin king of Jerusalem (1192), marquis of Montferrat, a leading figure in the Third Crusade (see Crusades ). He saved Tyre from the Saracens and became (1187) its lord. In 1189 he joined Guy of Lusignan at the siege of Akko , but a year later he sought to displace Guy as king... Read more |
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Joseph Conrad
Joseph Conrad 1857-1924, English novelist, b. Berdichev, Russia (now Berdychiv, Ukraine), originally named Jósef Teodor Konrad Walecz Korzeniowski. Born of Polish parents, he is considered one of the greatest novelists and prose stylists in English literature. In 1874, Conrad went to sea and... Read more |
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Conrad Felixmuller
Felixmüller, Conrad (1897–1977). German painter and graphic artist, born in Dresden, where he studied at various schools. Felixmüller's early work was in a politically-orientated vein combining elements of Expressionism and Neue Sachlichkeit—it was eclectic (he toyed with... Read more |
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settee
settee, a two-masted ship of the Mediterranean. They were lateen rigged on both masts, and were often used as a transport for spare galley crews. They were single decked with a long, sharp bow, and belonged more to the eastern Mediterranean than to the western. Their dates are from the 16th to... Read more |
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Conrad Hilton
Conrad Hilton The Hilton name is synonymous with hotels. Conrad Hilton (1887-1979) bought his first hotel at the age of 31 and acquired or built dozens more in his life time. Through shrewd financing and bargaining, Hilton created one of the largest hotel chains in the world. The son of a... Read more |
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Ford Madox Ford
Ford Madox Ford 1873-1939, English author; grandson of Ford Madox Brown. He changed his name legally from Ford Madox Hueffer in 1919. The author of over 60 works including novels, poems, criticism, travel essays, and reminiscences, Ford also edited the English Review (1908-11) and the ... Read more |
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Henry III (Holy Roman Empire)
Henry III 1017-56, Holy Roman emperor (1046-56) and German king (1039-56), son and successor of Conrad II. He was crowned joint king with his father in 1028, and acceded on Conrad's death in 1039. Under Henry III the medieval Holy Roman Empire probably attained its greatest power and solidity. In... Read more |
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Conrad of Marburg
Conrad of Marburg d. 1233, German churchman. He was confessor (1225-31) of St. Elizabeth of Hungary and administrator of her husband's benefices in his absence. His zeal against heresy earned him appointment (1231) as first papal inquisitor in Germany. His harshness made him much disliked, and he... Read more |
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Conrad IV
Conrad IV 1228-54, German king (1237-54), king of Sicily and of Jerusalem (1250-54), son of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II . He was elected (1237) king of the Romans at his father's instigation after Frederick had deposed Conrad's older brother Henry in Germany. Archbishop Siegfried II of Mainz... Read more |
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Barron Hilton
Barron Hilton Barron Hilton (born 1927), son of the founder of Hilton Hotels, became head of the company in 1966.Disparaged by some as the lucky son of Conrad Hilton, he led the company into the gaming industryand was one of the first in the hotel industry to usemanagement leaseback deals.... Read more |
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