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  Thoroughbred Champions -- Championing the Horse & the Sport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Duke of Magenta not only shouldered the impost, for the first time all season Wyndham Walden allowed his big horse to run, and he cantered home twelve lengths in front.
Entering his maturity, Duke of Magenta was relatively short-coupled, with a powerful compact body, massive hindquarters, heavy shoulders well-angled, and a stout stud neck supporting a fine Roman head with a clear eye.
Duke of Magenta remained in America for two weeks after the others sailed, in order to close his American career with his smashing triumph in the Breckinridge.
www.thoroughbredchampions.com /biographies/dukeofmagenta.htm   (1521 words)

  
 Battle of Magenta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Battle of Magenta was fought on June 4, 1859 during the Austro-Sardinian War, resulting in a French-Sardinian victory under Napoleon III against the Austrians under Marshal Ferencz Gyulai.
The battle of Magenta was not particularly large, but it was a decisive victory for the French-Sardinian forces.
Marie Edme Patrice Maurice de MacMahon (1808-1893) was created Duke of Magenta for his role in this battle, and later served as President of the French Republic.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Magenta   (171 words)

  
 Duke of Magenta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Duke of Magenta was one of the most successful racehorses in the United States in the 19th century.
"Duke of Magenta" was one of the last sons of the legendary thoroughbred sire Lexington.
He won the Preakness Stakes, Withers Stakes, Belmont Stakes, and the Travers Stakes in 1878, a feat only ever accomplished since by two other colts, both legends of the sport: Man O' War and Native Dancer.
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 Search Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
General MacMahon was made duke of Magenta by Napoleo...
In 1859, Napoleon III and Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria met there after the Austrian defeats at Magenta and Solferino and signed a preliminary peace treaty, which was formalized the same year by the Treaty of Zürich.
He fought in Algeria, in the Crimean War, and at Magenta and Solferino (1859) in the Italian War.
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 Magenta on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
General MacMahon was made duke of Magenta by Napoleon III for his leading role in the battle.
Magenta deploys its multi-agent technology to optimise one of the world's largest oil tanker fleets; Magenta provides Tankers International's London-based agency with one of the most innovative real-time scheduling...
Magenta's multi-agent technology helps Credo produce ground-breaking business simulations; Magenta provides strategy consulting firm Credo with unparalleled ability to solve complex business problems.
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Duke of Uzès, the late Margaret Bancroft, had previously been married to the late Duke and Prince Charles d’Arenberg (she was the mother of Duke and Prince Pierre d’Arenberg)?
Duke of Chevreuse having transferred the duchy to his son, the Count de Montfort, who preferred to use the Ducal style with the latter territory (as part of an exchange with the Crown the barony of Chevreuse had been exchanged for the County of Montfort).
Duke of Talleyrand – however the original patent and family pact which determined the succession of this duchy probably do not make her the heiress to the title.
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 Stichting Magenta - Other Magenta's around the World.
Contemporary Magenta is a communications centre between Milan and Turin; its chief industries are the manufacture of matches, cotton and artificial silk, and machinery.
Magenta defines popmusic towards the millennium, and the world will soon notice this fact.
MAGENTA setzt klare Zeichen, damit Sie sich erfolgreich präsentieren.
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 MARIE EDME PATRICE MAURICE DE MACMAHON - LoveToKnow Article on MARIE EDME PATRICE MAURICE DE MACMAHON   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
MACMAHON, MARIE EDME PATRICE MAURICE DE, duke of Magenta (18o8I 893), French marshal and president of the French republic, was born on the 13th of July 1808 at the chteau of Sully, near Autun.
For his brilliant services MacMahon received his marshals baton and was created duke of Magenta.
In 1861 he represented France at the coronation of William I. of Prussia, and in 1864 he was nominated governorgeneral of Algeria.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /M/MA/MACMAHON_MARIE_EDME_PATRICE_MAURICE_DE.htm   (1322 words)

  
 Chapter Macaber of M by Brewer's Readers Handbook   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Macmahon duke of Magenta, his most distinguished marshal, and, after a few months, succeeded him as ruler of France (1873–1893).
Her name was Marie Eugénie, and his son was born in March; so was the son of Napoleon I. Morny, his greatest friend.
Magenta, a victory won by him (June 4, 1859).
www.bibliomania.com /2/3/174/1123/14818/4.html   (263 words)

  
 Duke   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
At one lecture Duke Ellington and his entire band were invited to illustrate some of Grainger's theories.
Fitzgerald, Ella and D.E.: Ella And Duke At The Cote D'Azur.
EP Philips 429 607 BE Stereophonic Sound of Duke Ellington, by the Members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
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 Duke
1898 Amedeo duke of Aosta, viceroy of Ethiopia/gov-gen of Ital East-Africa
1754 Charles-Maurice duke of Talleyrand-Perigord, Fr bishop/premier, 1815
1443 Albrecht III of Saxon-Meisen, duke of Saxon
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 Marie-Edme-Patrice-Maurice, count de Mac-Mahon --  Britannica Concise Encyclopedia - The online encyclopedia you can ...
Mac-Mahon, Marie-Edme-Patrice-Maurice, comte de (count of), Duc De (duke of) Magenta
A descendant of an Irish family that fled to France during the time of the Stuarts, Mac-Mahon began his army career in 1827 in Algeria and distinguished himself in the storming of Constantine (1837) and in the Crimean War (1853–56).
The constitutional crisis during his presidency was resolved in favour of parliamentary as against presidential control, and thereafter during the Third Republic the office of president became largely an honorific post.
www.britannica.com /ebc/article?tocId=9049594   (1152 words)

  
 The Sports Network
Seton Hall began its season on a positive note with a 66-52 victory over a solid Manhattan team in the first round of this tournament.
As for Duke, it is fresh off a 64-47 triumph over Boston University in Monday's first round.
Duke owns a 6-1 advantage in the all-time series with Seton Hall, including a 90-62 romp in last season's meeting.
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 A Memory of Solferino
The sanguinary victory at Magenta had opened the gates of Milan to the French Army, and carried the enthusiasm of the Italians to its highest pitch.
Marshal Baraguey d'Hilliers was to march on Solferino; Marshal the Duke of Magenta on Cavriana; General Niel was to go to Guidizzolo, and Marshal Canrobert to Medola, while the Imperial Guard was ordered to Castiglione.
An Engineer Corporal, who had been wounded at Magenta and had practically got over his wounds (he was now returning to his battalion, and his orders left him a few days' grace) went with us, and helped us bravely, though he fainted twice in quick succession.
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General M'Mahon advanced to Magenta with an ardor, a dash, and an enthusiasm which was the admiration of the whole army.
At the moment when his attacking column was crossing the bridge, General Espinasse, who was leading it with his well-known intrepidity, was unfortunately struck by a ball in the very centre of his breast.
I hear that the Emperor warmly congratulated the new Duke of Magenta, to who he attributed a large share in the success of the day.
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 Lexington
TOM BOWLING, ACROBAT, SULTANA, DUKE OF MAGENTA, PREAKNESS, TOM OCHILTREE, and CHESAPEAKE, all names which define the era of the last half of the nineteenth century of racing in America.
LEVER, Vauxhall, PAT MALLOY, Duke of Magenta, UNCAS, War Dance, Kentucky and KINGFISHER all sired champions or classic winners.
GILROY and Colton were useful, but the most influential of all was NORFOLK, who stood in California and sired the brothers El Rio Rey and Emperor of Norfolk.
www.tbheritage.com /Portraits/Lexington.html   (1415 words)

  
 Ed McMahon: Marine Corps Aviator
His great-great-great-grandfather, the Duke of Magenta, was a marshal and president of France.
The Duke's favorite sauce, named Macmahonaise in his honor, was later shortened to mayonnaise.
McMahon's grandmother was the cousin of Rose Fitzgerald, mother of John F. Kennedy.
www.militarymuseum.org /McMahon.html   (500 words)

  
 National Museum of Racing - Hall of Fame
At 6 Pierre Lorillard took Duke of Magenta abroad with Parole along as trial horse.
When Duke of Magenta became ill, Parole had an opportunity to prove his worth.
The British referred to him as the "Yankee Mule", but Parole disproved that title by winning the Newmarket and the City and Suburban Handicaps.
www.racingmuseum.org /hall/horse.asp?ID=116   (231 words)

  
 National Museum of Racing - Hall of Fame
He was best known for saddling seven Preakness winners, five of them consecutive victories.
Walden's first Preakness victory came in 1875 with Tom Ochiltree, followed by Duke of Magenta (1878), Harold (1879), Grenada (1880), Saunterer (1881), Vanguard (1882), and Refund (1888).
Walden also won four Belmont Stakes with Duke of Magenta, Grenada, Saunterer, and Bowling Brook (1898).
www.racingmuseum.org /hall/trainer.asp?ID=297   (178 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Magenta, town, Italy, Italy (Italian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Magenta, town, Italy, Italy (Italian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
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More articles from AllRefer Reference on Magenta, town, Italy
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 The 137th Belmont Stakes highlights | The San Diego Union-Tribune
Horses who won the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes after failing to win the Kentucky Derby with finish in Derby and winner in parentheses:
Note: The Preakness-Belmont winners that did not race in the Kentucky Derby: Cloverbrook (1877); Duke of Magenta (1878); Grenada (1880); Saunterer (1881); Belmar (1895); Man o' War (1920); Pillory (1922).
Jeremy Rose became the ninth jockey in the modern era to win the Belmont in his first try.
www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20050612/news_lz1s12belmont.html   (181 words)

  
 Triple Crown Star Trek Voyager Fanfiction Contest
Okay, here's the idea: Pick one of the horses from the chart below, and use the name as a title for your fic.
Perhaps Voyager has to deal with the Duke of Magenta, or the crew spends shore leave exploring Thunder Gulch.
Take a look at 2003's entries and results.
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 Jazz Music Duke Ellington mp3 - MP3DB v2.0   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Jazz Music Duke Ellington mp3 - MP3DB v2.0
Duke Ellington It Shouldn't Happen To A Dream.mp3 (3:04)
Duke Ellington The Beutiful Indians - Minnehaha.mp3 (2:57)
www.sweeting.org /mark/music/mp3/duke_ellington/jazz_music.html   (25 words)

  
 JS Online: Belmont Stakes winners
1879 - Spendthrift; 1878 - Duke of Magenta; 1877 - Cloverbrook; 1876 - Algerine; 1875 - Calvin; 1874 - Saxon; 1873 - Springbok; 1872 - Joe Daniels; 1871 - Harry Bassett; 1870 - Kingfisher.
1869 - Fenian; 1868 - General Duke; 1867 - Ruthless.
Horses that have won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, but failed to win the Belmont Stakes, with distance behind Belmont winner:
www.jsonline.com /sports/etc/jun03/146602.asp?format=print   (582 words)

  
 The Ireland Funds - Wild Geese Ball 2005
The award, presented by Sir Anthony O’Reilly, honours the recipient’s achievements and their significant contribution within their chosen field.
Previous winners have included Pat Cox MEP, President of the European Parliament (2004), The Duke of Magenta, John Hume, Brendan Kenneally, John O’Conor, Dr Michael Smurfit, Neil Jordan, Michel Dèon and Seamus Heaney.
Speaking at the event, Pierre Joannon, President of The Ireland Fund of France, said:
www.irlfunds.org /ireland/news_24.asp   (562 words)

  
 The Sports Network
The top-ranked team in the land will play in front of the nation's liveliest crowd tonight, as the Duke Blue Devils host the Seton Hall Pirates in the second round of the Preseason NIT.
They won the ACC last season and finished the year with a record of 27-6, and most of the key contributors from that squad are back.
Bucks aim to get back on winning track
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