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In 1858 the university and colleges held Abingdon , an ancient abbey town in Berks , against were united . By the reform act of 1868 , the universities Charles I. The town was ...
In 1858 the university and colleges held Abingdon , an ancient abbey town in Berks , against were united . By the reform act of 1868 , the universities Charles I. The town was ...
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The town was originally named New ALBERTO INSTITUTE , Windsor , opened by the prince of Wales , 10 Jan. 1880 . Orange ; name changed to Albany , 1664. First conven- ALBERT MEDALS , to be awarded to persons who endanger their tion for ...
The town was originally named New ALBERTO INSTITUTE , Windsor , opened by the prince of Wales , 10 Jan. 1880 . Orange ; name changed to Albany , 1664. First conven- ALBERT MEDALS , to be awarded to persons who endanger their tion for ...
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The town , headquarters of the Servians , Arrival of Nubian hunters with elephants , rhinoceroses , This led to an armistice and was captured 31 Oct. camels , dromedaries , buffaloes , zebras , ostriches , etc.
The town , headquarters of the Servians , Arrival of Nubian hunters with elephants , rhinoceroses , This led to an armistice and was captured 31 Oct. camels , dromedaries , buffaloes , zebras , ostriches , etc.
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The ROYAL INSTITUTE OF these words : “ If Philip take the town , Aster shall be British ARCHITECTS was founded in 1834 – Earl de Grey , presi . hanged , " and kept his word .... 353 dent , 1835-61 .
The ROYAL INSTITUTE OF these words : “ If Philip take the town , Aster shall be British ARCHITECTS was founded in 1834 – Earl de Grey , presi . hanged , " and kept his word .... 353 dent , 1835-61 .
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The town , held by United States forces under gen . Arbela .. 29 April , 1429 .1 Oct. 331 Spanish Armada ... July , 1588 Thomas Williams , was attacked by Confederates under Metaurus . 207 Blenheim .... .13 Aug. 1704 gen .
The town , held by United States forces under gen . Arbela .. 29 April , 1429 .1 Oct. 331 Spanish Armada ... July , 1588 Thomas Williams , was attacked by Confederates under Metaurus . 207 Blenheim .... .13 Aug. 1704 gen .
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| Title | Haydn's Dictionary of Dates Relating to All Ages and Nations: For Universal Reference |
| Author | Joseph Haydn |
| Editor | Benjamin Vincent |
| Edition | 7 |
| Publisher | E. Moxon and Company, 1883 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 2 Aug 2005 |
| Length | 833 pages |
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