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  SIR EDWARD GREY - LoveToKnow Article on SIR EDWARD GREY
GREY, SIR GEORGE (1812-1898), British colonial governor and statesman, only son of Lieutenant-Colonel Grey of the 3oth Foot, was born in Lisbon on the 14th of April 1812, eight days after the death of his father at the storming of Badajoz.
Grey was a member of the council which governed England during the absence of Henry V. in France in 1415; he fought in the French wars in 1420 and 1421 and died on the 3oth of September 1440.
The barony of Grey de Ruthyn was merged in the earidom of Kent until the death of Henry, the 8th carl, in November 1639.
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 Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon (April 25, 1862 - September 7, 1933), better known as Sir Edward Grey was a British politician and ornithologist.
He was educated at Winchester College and at Balliol College, Oxford, then was elected to the House of Commons as a Liberal in 1885 (serving Berwick-upon-Tweed), having previously succeeded to his grandfather's baronetcy in 1882.
Raised to the Lords as Viscount Grey of Fallodon, a title which would become extinct with his death, Grey continued to be active in politics, serving as Liberal Leader in the Lords in 1923-1924 despite his increasingly poor eyesight.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Edward_Grey,_1st_Viscount_Grey_of_Fallodon   (582 words)

  
 George Edward Grey - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Sir George Edward Grey KCB (April 14, 1812 - September 19, 1898) was a soldier, explorer, Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony (South Africa), Premier of New Zealand and a writer.
Grey was born in Lisbon, Portugal just a few days before his father, Lieutenant-Colonel Grey of the 30th Foot, was killed at the Battle of Badajoz in Spain.
Grey of Fallodon, being the life of Sir Edward Grey, afterwards Viscount Grey of Fallodon
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 Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology, at Oxford University is an academic body which conducts research in ornithology and the general field of evolutionary ecology and conservation biology, with an emphasis on understanding organisms in natural environments.
It is named in honour of Edward Grey, a notable politician and ornithologist.
Edward Field Offers copies of four poems by the poet, including "The Bride of Frankenstein" and "The Return of Frankenstein".
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 Edward Grey
Edward Grey, the son of Lieutenant-Colonel George Henry Grey, and grand-nephew of Earl Grey, was born in 1862.
Grey made the defence of France against Germany aggression the central feature of British foreign policy through a number of private pledges but reduced their deterrent value by not making them public at the time.
Grey's secret diplomacy was strongly criticised by the Labour Party and some members of his own party, including Charles Trevelyan, Secretary of the Board of Education, for these private promises made to the French government.
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 Encyclopedia: Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon
Sir George Grey, of Fallodon, 2nd Baronet (1799-1882) was a perennial Whig cabinet minister in the mid-19th century, serving in the cabinets of Lord Melbourne, Lord John Russell, Lord Aberdeen, and Lord Palmerston.
In 1914, Grey played a key role in the crisis leading to the outbreak of World War I.
UK Liberal Party politicians The Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology, at Oxford University is an academic body which conducts research in ornithology and the general field of evolutionary ecology and conservation biology, with an emphasis on understanding organisms in natural environments.
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 George Edward Grey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Sir George Edward Grey KCB (April 14, 1812 - September 19, 1898) was a soldier, explorer, Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, (South Africa), Premier of New Zealand and a writer.
Grey Owl As a Parallel to Zion Review of outstanding movie, 'Grey Owl', with a comparison to prescriptive easements, marriage laws, and religious issues.
Grey Eagle Area Map Shows where Grey Eagle is in relation to Sauk Centre, Alexandria, St. Cloud.
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 Sir Edward Grey Turned Sarajevo Crisis Into War   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Sir Edward Grey had learned an important lesson in the Moroccan crisis of 1911, when Germany sent the warship {Panther} to Agadir to secure German interests there, which were in conflict with those of France.
Grey's deception of Germany meant assuming the posture of a mediator rather than a possible party to the conflict.
Grey's charade of war avoidance contributed to complacency in Berlin and a failure to do anything to restrain the Vienna crazies, since, the kaiser thought, if England did not fight, France and Russia were unlikely to do so either.
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 Grey of Fallodon, Edward Grey, 1st Viscount on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
He entered Parliament as a Liberal in 1885 and became (1905) foreign secretary in the difficult period preceding World War I. Coming to office in the middle of the Moroccan crisis (see Morocco), Grey continued the policy of support of France initiated by the 5th marquess of Lansdowne and authorized secret military conversations with France.
Having successfully convened a conference of the Great Powers during the Balkan Wars, Grey attempted the same course after the assassination (1914) of Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria.
Grey was president of the League of Nations Union from 1918 and served (1919-20) as a special ambassador to the United States.
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 Grey Family History - Families - Edward & Elizabeth
While the birth places of Ellin and Margaret are not known at this time, Edward's sister Harriet was living at Menai Bridge (perhaps with the family) when she died in 1846, and son John was born at Menai Bridge in 1849.
Edward married ELIZABETH GRIFFITH on 24 Sep 1841 at the Anglican Church Parish House at Llangefni.
Her marriage record reads, "Edward Grey, joiner and bachelor (of full age) from Llandisilio was married to Elizabeth Griffith, spinster (full age), from Llangefni by Rector Even Williams; fathers were Hugh Grey (joiner) and John Griffith (labourer), and witnesses were William Elias and Evan Prichard.
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 boys clothing: British royalty -- Edward VI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Edward as a boy played sports and developing athletic and hunting skills were consdered part of his learning to be a king and scceded his father.
Edward ascended the throne on the death of his larger than life father when he was only 9 years old.
Edward was betrothed to his cousin, Mary Queen of Scots, but deteriorating relations with Scotland prevented their marriage.
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 EDWARD GREY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Seit 1885 gehörte Grey für die Liberalen dem Unterhaus an, etablierte sich als deren außenpolitischer Wortführer und war von 1892 bis 1895 Unterstaatssekretär im Außenministerium.
Während Grey 1912/13 in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Deutschen Reich und insbesondere dem deutschen Außenminister Alfred von Kiderlen-Wächter das Übergreifen der Balkankriege auf Mitteleuropa verhindern konnte, scheiterte er in der Julikrise 1914 mit seinen Vermittlungsbemühungen zwischen Deutschland und Österreich-Ungarn auf der einen und Rußland und Serbien auf der anderen Seite.
Aus Opposition gegen David Lloyd George trat Grey zusammen mit Asquith 1916 zurück.
www.toonorama.com /encyclopedia/E/Edward_Grey   (172 words)

  
 LADY JANE GREY - LoveToKnow Article on LADY JANE GREY
Lord Seymour, however, was attainted of high treason and beheaded in 1549, and his brother, the duke of Somerset, made some overtures to the marquess of Dorset to marry her to his son the earl of Hertford.
Northumberland, who was now all-powerful, fearing a great reverse of fortune in case of the kings death, as his health began visibly to decline, endeavoured to strengthen himself by marriages between his family and those of other p6werful noblemen, especially of the new-made duke of Suffolk.
Edward was easily persuaded to break through his fathers will and make a new settlement of the crown by deed.
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 Edward Grey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
When the Liberals returned to power in 1905, Grey became Foreign Secretary, a positionin which he would serve for eleven years - the longest continuous holder of the office.
Although his activist foreignpolicy, which relied increasingly on the Entente with France and Russia, came under criticism from the radicals within his ownparty, he maintained his position due to the support of the Conservatives for his "non-partisan" foreign policy.
Raised to the Lords as Viscount Grey of Fallodon, Grey continued to be active in politics, serving as Liberal Leader in theLords in 1923 - 1924 despite his increasingly pooreyesight.
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 Royalty.nu - The Royal Tudor Dynasty - King Edward VI
Edward VI was born on October 12, 1537.
A council was appointed to rule during Edward's minority, with Edward's uncle, the duke of Somerset (Jane Seymour's brother), as Protector of the country and the king.
Kingship and Politics in the Reign of Edward VI by Stephen Alford.
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 Thomas GREY
The Greys of Enville were descended from the youngest son of Reynold, 3rd Lord Grey of Ruthin.
Although Thomas Grey attained his majority before his father died, an enfeoffment compelled him to wait until he was 29 before he could enter into his inheritance in Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and elsewhere: moreover, his father died heavily in debt and only bequeathed him 50 pounds towards the redemption of a chain.
Grey died nine days later and was buried in accordance with his wishes in Enville church, where a monument was erected over his grave.
www.tudorplace.com.ar /Bios/ThomasGrey1.htm   (322 words)

  
 First World War.com - Who's Who - Sir Edward Grey
Sir Edward Grey, Viscount Grey of Fallodon (1862-1933), was born in 1862.
Grey served twice as Foreign Secretary, firstly from 1892-95 in Gladstone’s final administration, and then from 1905-16 in Henry Campbell-Bannerman and Herbert Henry Asquith’s governments.
Unfortunately much of Grey’s diplomacy was conducted behind closed doors, and was not made sufficiently public as to act as a deterrent to German policy.
www.firstworldwar.com /bio/grey.htm   (386 words)

  
 Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
A relation of the Prime Minister Earl Grey of Reform Bill fame Grey grew up in the Whiggish tradition and was elected to the House of Commons as a Liberal in 1885.
When the Liberals returned to power in 1905 Grey became Foreign Secretary a position in which he would for eleven years - the longest continuous of the office.
Raised to the Lords as Viscount Grey Fallodon Grey continued to be active in serving as Liberal Leader in the Lords 1923 - 1924 despite his increasingly poor eyesight.
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 EDWARD GREY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Eind 1905 moet het Britse conservatieve kabinet plaats maken voor de Liberalen.
Edward Grey wordt de nieuwe minister van Buitenlandse Zaken.
Hij hield zijn Brits-Franse militaire besprekingen geheim voor het volk, het parlement en sommige leden van de regering omdat hij wist dat hij anders op weerstand zou stuiten.
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 Spectator, The: If Mr Blair wants a subject for a hinterland, I suggest politics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Grey, famous for his remark in 1914, `The lights are going out all over Europe', was elected Liberal MP for Berwick-on-Tweed in 1885.
Grey is viewed in almost every commentary as a statesman sustained by his love of the countryside.
Grey turns aside from the future of Europe to consider how the snipe contrives to produce a drumming sound through the use of its outside tail-feathers.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3724/is_199702/ai_n8739065   (1171 words)

  
 (Sir) Edward Grey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Grey was an important figure in the negotiations which led to the First World War.
Grey was good-looking, above medium height, slightly but well-built, with a mind that seemed very receptive.
Grey has one of the closed minds of the world and it is almost as bad as to have no mind at all.
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 Tudor Relatives - Lady Catherine Grey
Edward seemed to get cold feet (he was also meeting another young woman and deciding whether to risk his newly-gained title); he told Frances's widower that he would let matters rest.
She wrote to Edward, begging him to return home but the letters were delayed and opened by a government informer who acted as courier.
Edward was fined 15000 pds (later reduced to 3000); he was also charged with the following crimes: deflowering a royal virgin in the Queen's household, flouting his imprisonment by meeting with her in the Tower, and engaging in more carnal relations.
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 Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon - Freepedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon - Freepedia
A relation of the Prime Minister Earl Grey, of Reform Bill fame, Grey grew up in the old Whiggish tradition, and was elected to the House of Commons as a Liberal in 1885.
Grey, Edward Grey, Edward Grey of Fallodon, Edward Grey, 1st Viscount
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 Grey Family History - Families - Hugh & Catherine
In 1841 on son Edward's marriage record, Hugh was noted as alive on the wills of both of his parents (Hugh's in 1817, Lowry's in 1825).
He was shown as Edward's father and as a joiner from Pentraeth (though such a record does not guarantee Hugh was alive at that time).
WILLIAM GREY; baptized on 15 Aug 1830 at Pentraeth; died in Jul 1852 at Menai Bridge; buried on 17 Jul 1852 at Pentraeth.
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 Interview with Edward Meyer, Grey Global Group.: TWST
EDWARD H. MEYER is CEO of Grey Global Group.
Then in the 1980s, recognizing that our clients' needs were changing and that advertising was just one of a number of marketing and communications disciplines that they needed to build their brands, Grey started allied enterprises, which represented a variety of additional skill sets that clients needed, all under the rubric of marketing and communications.
Grey Interactive, which didn't exist seven years ago, is now ranked among the top 10 global Interactive companies and has offices in 24 countries.
www.twst.com /notes/articles/kaf602.html   (665 words)

  
 SK Knowledge Base - Thomas Grey, Lord of Groby 1623-1657   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Greys of Groby and Bradgate were successors to a family of high rank and influential connections in the aristocracy of England.
This Sir Edward was summoned to Parliament in 1446 as Lord Ferrars of Groby.
Having attained high office under Edward IV and suffered under the rule of his brother Richard III (including the deaths of Lords Rivers and Ferrars, and the exile of the Marquis of Dorset), the Greys returned to the support of Henry Tudor and their original Lancastrian allegiance.
www.medievalhistory.net /groby2.htm   (1001 words)

  
 Grey, Sir Edward, 3rd Baronet --  Encyclopædia Britannica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The British statesman Sir Edward Grey served as foreign secretary for 11 years (1905–16), the longest unbroken term in that office of any English politician up to that time.
She was the innocent victim of conspiracies by her father and other nobles to secure power for themselves by putting her on the throne.
Grey wrote more than 80 books during his career and is credited with helping to mold the literary genre known as the Western.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9038083?tocId=9038083   (726 words)

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