The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier Incorporated, 1996 - 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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Born in Constantinople on Feb. 7 , 1404 , he was the fourth son of Emperor Manuel II Palae- ologus . He was an able and resourceful leader and had some success in unifying the Morea under his Despotate ( 1428-1448 ) .
Born in Constantinople on Feb. 7 , 1404 , he was the fourth son of Emperor Manuel II Palae- ologus . He was an able and resourceful leader and had some success in unifying the Morea under his Despotate ( 1428-1448 ) .
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