The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier, 1988 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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He was born Giulio Rospi- gliosi in Pistoia , Italy , on Jan. 28 , 1600. He served as nuncio to Spain , governor of Rome , and papal secretary of state prior to becoming pope . Clement was successful in persuading four Jan- senist ...
He was born Giulio Rospi- gliosi in Pistoia , Italy , on Jan. 28 , 1600. He served as nuncio to Spain , governor of Rome , and papal secretary of state prior to becoming pope . Clement was successful in persuading four Jan- senist ...
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She was born Laura Constance Hardie on Jan. 22 , 1880 , in Windsor , Berkshire , the daughter of professional actors . From 1901 to 1908 she played important Shakespearean roles in Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree's company in London .
She was born Laura Constance Hardie on Jan. 22 , 1880 , in Windsor , Berkshire , the daughter of professional actors . From 1901 to 1908 she played important Shakespearean roles in Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree's company in London .
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He was born in Genoa , Italy . He sailed on his brother's second voyage to the New World in 1493 and was placed in charge of the settlements of Isa- bella and Santo Domingo on the island of His- paniola .
He was born in Genoa , Italy . He sailed on his brother's second voyage to the New World in 1493 and was placed in charge of the settlements of Isa- bella and Santo Domingo on the island of His- paniola .
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