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  admiral (military) - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about admiral (military)
Before the word ‘admiral’ came into use in England under Edward I, the chief naval officer was known as ‘Keeper of the Ships’.
The important office of High or Lord Admiral was created by Henry VIII, changed to Lord High Admiral 1627, and continued with breaks till 1828, when its administrative functions were vested in the Board of Admiralty.
The duties of High or Lord Admiral, and later of Lord High Admiral, were exercised by an individual until 1628, when for the first time the office was put into commission, all the great officers of state being commissioners.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /admiral+(military)   (393 words)

  
 ABRAHAM LINCOLN - LoveToKnow Article on ABRAHAM LINCOLN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
In 1846 he was elected a member of the National House of t~epre~entativea by a majority of ~5ii over his Democratic opponent, Peter Cartwright, the Methodist preacher.
Admiral A.H. Foote captured Fort Henry on the 6th of February, and Gen. U.
The famous contest between the new ironclads Monitor and Merrimac (qth April), though indecisive, effectually stopped the career of the Confederate vessel, which was later destroyed by the Confederates themselves.
www.1911ency.org /L/LI/LINCOLN_ABRAHAM.htm   (6473 words)

  
 Galactopedia C Section 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Challenger image I modified for this entry was made by Chris Spinnler of Copernicus Fleet Yards and found in the Wolf 359 Project on Bernd Schneider's Ex Astris Scientia.
Rear Admiral Chandley was best known for his blockade of former Soviet ports in the Aleutian Incident of 2003.
Admiral Chekov wrote several texts about his experiences in historical events in the late 23rd century that are popular, if not required, reading at the Academy.
www.captainmike.org /Galactopedia/c2.html   (8248 words)

  
 Battlestar Galactica Frequently Asked Questions
In the episode "War of the Gods", the Colonial fleet picks up a passenger stranded on a red planet, Count Iblis, who alone has survived the crash of a great starship.
Released the same time as the series, this book is an invaluable resource on the show and its creators and stars.
George Murdock (Dr. Salik) appeared as a Starfleet admiral in Star Trek: TNG's "The Best of Both Worlds", and Brock Peters (Chief Opposer Solon, "Murder on the Rising Star"), appeared as Admiral Cartwright in Star Trek IV and Star Trek VI.
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 Useful dates in British history
Naval battle off La Rochelle: Castilians defeat the English fleet – tide begins to turn against the English in Aquitaine
Truce in the Hundred Years War – England lost most of her possessions in France
Mar 14: Admiral Byng shot at Portsmouth for failing to relieve Minorca –
www.johnowensmith.co.uk /histdate   (11239 words)

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