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  Thomas of Woodstock - LoveToKnow 1911
GLOUCESTER, THOMAS OF WOODSTOCK, DUKE OF (1355-1397), seventh and youngest son of the English king Edward III., was born at Woodstock on the 7th of January 1355.
He forced on the dismissal and impeachment of Suffolk; was a member of the commission appointed in 1386 to reform the kingdom and the royal household; and took up arms when Richard began proceedings against the commissioners.
By refusing an invitation to dinner the duke frustrated the first attempt, but on the 11th of July 1397 he was arrested by the king himself at his residence, Pleshey castle in Essex.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Thomas_Of_Woodstock%2C_Duke_Gloucester   (711 words)

  
  Robert de Vere, 1st Duke of Ireland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
He was originally the 9th Earl of Oxford, but the king created him Marquess of Dublin and Duke of Ireland.
He was thus the first marquess, and the first non-royal Duke in England.
Robert de Vere fleeing Radcot Bridge, 1387: taken from the Gruthuse manuscript of Froissart's Chroniques (circa 1475).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Robert_de_Vere,_1st_Duke_of_Ireland   (286 words)

  
 Duke of Ireland - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
The title of Duke of Ireland was created in 1386 for Robert de Vere, 9th Earl of Oxford, the favorite of King Richard II of England.
Despite its name, this peerage title is generally considered to have been one in the Peerage of England, and is the first time that a Ducal title was created for someone who was not a close relative of the King.
The Duke fell from favor shortly after receiving the title, which was forfeited in 1388.
www.music.us /education/D/Duke-of-Ireland.htm   (299 words)

  
 GENUKI: English Peerage 1790: Extinct Peerage - Dukes
THE title of duke was first bestowed upon Edward prince of Wales, commonly called the Black Prince, who was created by his father king Edward the third 13 March 1337 duke of the county of Cornwal, with remainder to the eldest sons of the kings of England for ever.
Thomas, son of John of Gaunt duke of Lancaster, was created by king Henry the fourth 5 July 1411 earl of Dorset, and by king Henry the fifth duke of Exeter, which titles became extinct at his death 27 December 1426.
Lodovic Stuart, duke of Lenox of the kingdom of Scotland, was created by king James the first 6 October 1612 baron Setrington and earl of Richmond, and a few years afterwards earl of Newcastle and duke of Richmond, which titles became extinct at his death 11 February 1623.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/History/Barons/ExtinctDukes.html   (2852 words)

  
 Duke Anesthesia in Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
However, the Duke invasion was actually invited – Six faculty and residents were asked to participate in the “7th Annual Current Controversies in Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine” meeting, run by Centre for Anaesthesia, University College London.
Duke faculty and delegates were spotted sailing, golfing, and touring when the meeting was not in session.
Duke faculty, residents and fellows should look forward to participating in this meeting next year and for many years to come, as each year a “Duke” lecture session is organized and abstract submission is encouraged.
anesthesia.mc.duke.edu /news/ireland.htm   (314 words)

  
 Robert de Vere, 1st Duke of Ireland - Biocrawler
The king created him Marquess of Dublin and Duke of Ireland.
He was thus the first marquess, and the first non-royal Duke in England.
The king intended that de Vere become more or less his viceroy in Ireland, but before he had finished raising his troops, he was accused of treason by the Lords Appellant to Richard II, and fled abroad (1387).
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Robert_de_Vere%2C_9th_Earl_of_Oxford   (148 words)

  
 Dublin Ireland Dublin City Ireland Tourist Information Dublin Attractions Dublin Guinness Trinity College Dublin Airport
Most of this structure, which occupies a ridge overlooking the river, was completed in the 16th century and later, but parts of it date from early in the 13th century.
Elizabeth I, the College is in an enviable position in the very heart of Ireland’s capital and in 1992 celebrated 400 years.
It was, until its suppression in the 16th century, one of the largest and most important monasteries in Ireland.
www.ebookireland.com /dublin.htm   (1706 words)

  
 Heraldry in Ireland
Heraldry is known to have existed in Ireland by the 13th century, imported by the English conquerors.
The same arms are attributed to the King of Ireland ("le Roi d'Irlande") in one of the oldest medieval rools of arms, the Wijnbergen Roll (a French roll of arms dating from c.
Gerard Slevin, Chief Herald of Ireland from 1954 to 1981, is notable for having designed the flag of the European Union (according to his obituary in the Irish Times, 28 March 1997).
www.heraldica.org /topics/national/ireland.htm   (1897 words)

  
 The Duke of Wellington
Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington and one of England's greatest military leaders, served as Prime Minister from 22 January 1828 to 16 November 1830 and again from 17 November to 9 December 1834.
Concurrently he was appointed as Chief Secretary for Ireland by the Duke of Portland and worked with Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond who was the Lord-Lieutenant.
Huskisson refused to vote with the government and resigned, precipitating the County Clare election that led ultimately to the passing of the Catholic Emancipation Act on 13 April 1829.
www.victorianweb.org /history/pms/wellington.html   (1750 words)

  
 Duke Special Official Website
Duke Special will be playing a very special gig with a full orchestra at the Some Days Never End festival in Dublin on 26th October - 7 days and nights of music and art at the Irish Museum of modern art.
Duke Special will be signing and performing tracks from his re-released album ‘Songs From The Deep Forest’ at HMV Donegall Arcade store, on Monday 1st October at 5.00pm
Duke Special has collaborated with Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy) and Romeo Stodart (The Magic Numbers) on his new single, “Our Love Goes Deeper Than This”.
www.dukespecial.com   (220 words)

  
 LIST OF DUKEDOMS FACTS AND INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
1675Lennoxextantalso Duke of Gordon in the United Kingdom from 1876 and Duke of Lennox in Scotland
1675Lennoxextantalso Duke of Gordon in the United Kingdom from 1876 and Duke of Richmond in England
1876Gordon-Lennoxextantalso Duke of Richmond in England and Duke of Lennox in Scotland
www.igopay.com /List_of_Dukedoms   (355 words)

  
 Ireland History - Irish History - Ireland, Historic and Picturesque
First Colonists—The Landing of Ceasair, before the Flood—Landing of Partholan, after the Flood, at Inver Scene—Arrival of Nemedh—The Fomorians—Emigration of the Nemenians—The Firbolgs—Division of Ireland by the Firbolg Chiefs—The Tuatha Dé Dananns—Their Skill as Artificers—Nuada of the Silver Hand—The Warriors Sreng and Breas—The Satire of Cairbré—Termination of the Fomorian Dynasty.
Christianity improves the Social State of Ireland—A Saxon Invasion of Ireland—Domestic Wars—The English come to Ireland for Instruction—A Famine and Tempests—The First Danish Invasion—Cruelty of the Danes—The Black and White Gentiles—King Cormac Mac Cullinan—Cashel—Amlaff the Dane—Plunder of the Towns—Arrival of Sitric—Death of Nial Glundubh—The Circuit of Ireland—Malachy the Second—Entries in the Annals.
visits Ireland—Disturbances in Ireland from the Union to the year 1834, and their Causes—Parliamentary Evidence—The "Second Reformation"—Catholic Emancipation—Emigration, its Causes and Effects—Colonial Policy of England—Statistics of American Trade and Population—Importance of the Irish and Catholic Element in America—Conclusion.
www.lookaroundireland.com /irelandhistory.htm   (873 words)

  
 The Ruling House of Great Britain and Ireland, 1939-1945
Succeeded as Duke of Kent on the death of his father in 1942.
Succeeded as Duke of Connaught on the death of his grandfather.
Succeeded as Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha on the death of his uncle, Duke Alfred, in 1900 and abdicated in 1918.
gsteinbe.intrasun.tcnj.edu /royalty/houses/gb.htm   (830 words)

  
 Home
Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority was established under the National Tourism Development Authority Act, 2003 to guide and promote tourism as a leading indigenous component of the Irish economy.
Fáilte Ireland works in strategic partnership with tourism interests to support the industry in its efforts to be more competitive and more profitable and to help individual enterprises to enhance their performance.
Thirdly, we build human resource capability in the industry, investing heavily in training provision and standards across the publicly supported educational system, through our own training network of outreach centres and also, increasingly, via our executive and management development programmes for the tourism industry.
www.failteireland.ie   (279 words)

  
 Northern Ireland Home.
Thanks to the generosity of Kia Motors The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Northern Ireland has a wonderful 7 seater Sedona for use within it’s Award Units.
All we require is that you have a clean driving licence and a donation to the Jubilee Fund for the use of the vehicle.
The Northern Ireland Award office has introduced a striking and fun range of promotional items including leaflets, bookmarks and cards encouraging young people to participate in the Award.
www.theaward.org /northernireland   (774 words)

  
 TimeRef - History Timelines - Medieval People Starting With V
Friend of Richard II, to whom Richard gave titles in Ireland and so power there eventhough he had no rightful claims.
Robert gave the title of Marquis of Dublin to his favourite Robert de Vere.
This gave de Vere power over all royal lands in Ireland and made him almost as powerful as Richard's uncles.
www.btinternet.com /~timeref/hprv.htm   (74 words)

  
 Hotels in Dublin - Dublin Hotels offering Cheap Dublin Hotel Rates
If travelling around Ireland we have some great Ireland Hotels to choose from.
If you are a group travelling contact us we would be glad to help book your trip and organise great Irish hotel rates for you.
If you are planning for a group of people to visit Dublin or Ireland - let us get you preferential rates at great hotels.
www.justreservations.com   (254 words)

  
 Blogcritics.org: The Duke's Guide To Ireland - Part Two
The Duke was keeping those United Irishmen for this second instalment, what deals with the political shenanigans and such.
The ones that want Northern Ireland to remain independent and of British stock, are known as The Loyalists.
The Duke fabricated that he was a fl man. Upon hearing this, the nice man replied as follows.
blogcritics.org /archives/2004/04/15/181642.php   (2457 words)

  
 Praise...from...David Duke. - Stormfront White Nationalist Community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Ireland, at the moment, does'nt know, if it's on it's arse, or, it's elbow.
Would they have died...just...to make Ireland a better place, for all the African scammers/beggars, the Chinese overflow, and the Asian un-wanted, Billions??
Globalisation is also taking jobs out of Ireland and giving them to places like India, so it's not enough that we are taking foreign workers in and giving them our jobs, we are exporting our jobs to them as well.
www.stormfront.org /forum/showthread.php?t=143992   (671 words)

  
 Britannia: Early Knights of the Order of the Garter
Henry of Grosmont, Earl of Derby (later Duke of Lancaster)
Prince Lionel of Antwerp, Earl of Ulster (later Duke of Clarence)
Prince John of Gaunt, Earl of Richmond (later Duke of Lancaster)
www.britannia.com /bios/garter/index.html   (251 words)

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