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  NASSAU - LoveToKnow Article on NASSAU   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Nassau is one of the most thickly wooded regions in Germany, about 42% of its surface being occupied by forests, which yield good timber and harbour large quantities of game.
The founder of the house of Nassau is usually regarded as a certain Drutwin (d.
Adolph of Nassau, a son of Walram, the founder of the elder lineof the house of Nassau, became German king in 1292, but was defeated and slain by his rival, Albert of Austria, in 1298.
13.1911encyclopedia.org /N/NA/NASSAU.htm   (1471 words)

  
 House of Orange-Nassau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The importance of the Nassaus grew throughout the 15th and 16th century.
These daughters were married to important houses such as the house of Hohenzollern, but also to the Frisian Nassaus, who were stadtholders in Friesland.
The royal house remained small until the end of the 1930s when Juliana's children were born.
www.peekskill.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Orange-Nassau   (1964 words)

  
 The History of Nassau County's Seal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The House of Nassau was created in 1159 when Count Walram of Laurenburg changed his name to Walram of Nassau; his family living in the castle of the same name located in Western Germany until the 15th century.
Designed to trace its historical background to "The House of Nassau", the rampant lion was commonly used on coat of arms.
Its appropriate historic background and simple aesthetic appeal of the dynamic lion on the original "House of Nassau" seal have made it an everyday symbol of the county government.
www.co.nassau.ny.us /centen/sealhist.html   (327 words)

  
 Nassau (duchy) - free-definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Nassau was a German state within the Holy Roman Empire.
The castle of Nassau was built in 1125, and since 1160 the county was named after the castle.
One of those counties was Nassau-Dillenburg, from where the House of Orange-Nassau is derived.
www.free-definition.com /Nassau-(duchy).html   (127 words)

  
 Nassau on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The region takes its name from the small town of Nassau, on the Lahn E of Ems, where the original castle of the house of Nassau was built in the early 12th cent.
His sons, Maurice of Nassau and Frederick Henry, succeeded him as princes of Orange and as stadtholders; these titles then passed to Frederick Henry's son, William II of Orange, and to William's son William III, who also became king of England.
Nassau County revolt: The Suozzi team realized early on that while its message may, on paper, test better than DiNapoli's, the distinctions it drew between the candidates would likely blur in a real campaign...
www.encyclopedia.com /html/N/NassauG1er.asp   (889 words)

  
 Courtly Lives - The House of Nassau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The House of Nassau was a European princely family, founded in the 12th century.
Arnold acquired the county of Nassau in the Lahn.
Rupert III, Count of Nassau was the eldest son of Rutbert.
www.angelfire.com /mi4/polcrt/HseNassau.html   (1173 words)

  
 House of Orange-Nassau Information - TextSheet.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
That's why so many members of the House of Orange afterwards were devoted admirers of the King-Stadtholder.
After 1795 the House of Orange-Nassau faced a difficult period of surviving at other European courts (especially the Prussian and English courts).
Willem died in 1890 and the House of Orange became extinct in the male line.
obscene.sferahost.com /encyclopedia/h/ho/house_of_orange_nassau.html   (1873 words)

  
 WEILBURG - LoveToKnow Article on WEILBURG   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The old town, built on and around a rocky hill almost encircled by the river, contains a castle of the 16th century, formerly the residence of the dukes of Nassau-\Veilburg, and later of the grand-dukes of Luxemburg.
Weilburg was in the 11th century the property of the bishops of Worms, from whom it passed to the house of Nassau.
From 1355 to 1816 it was the residence of the princes of Nassau-Weilburg, a branch of this house.
64.1911encyclopedia.org /W/WE/WEILBURG.htm   (192 words)

  
 The House of Orange
Johann V (1455-1516), Count of Nassau, lord of Dillenburg, Siegen, Vianden and Dietz and Breda, Stadtholder of Guelders and Zutphen 1504-1505, son of Johann IV von Nassau-Dillenburg in Vianden and Dietz (1448-1475), grandson of Engelbert I, married 1482 Elisabeth of Hesse (1466-1523).
The House of Orange-Nassau-Dillenburg was replaced by the offspring in Germany and the Northern Lowlands of the House of Nassau-Dietz
She was married with the heir to the Nassau's of Frisia in 1652, Willem Frederik of Nassau-Dietz (1613-1664), he was her nephew in 3rd line, he was the grandson of the younger brother of William I of Orange.
www.geerts.com /holland/orange-house.htm   (5235 words)

  
 Princetoniana - Nassau Hall
Nassau Hall was, at the time of its completion in 1756, the largest stone building in the colonies.
The use of Nassau Hall as a dormitory declined steadily toward the end of the nineteenth century with the erection of new dormitories, and as students moved out, museums, laboratories, and classrooms moved in.
For many years, the Nassau Hall bell was rung with a rope pulled by a campus policeman or, in the hour-long ringing after a football victory in New Haven or Cambridge, by freshmen and, at least on one occasion, by a dean, whose signature, Christian Gauss, appeared on the wall among the other bell ringers'.
alumni.princeton.edu /~ptoniana/nassauhall.asp   (2036 words)

  
 Succession in Nassau and Luxemburg
The pact is a convention between the branches of the house of Nassau, that is, all agnates (males and females descended in male line) of the 13th c.
The death of the last male Nassau in 1912 resulted in the application of article 42, whereby the Nassau estates passed to the eldest daughter of the last male.
This house law was ratified and promulgated as law by the parliament of Luxemburg on July 10, 1907.
www.heraldica.org /topics/royalty/nassau.htm   (7107 words)

  
 Nassau --  Encyclopædia Britannica
The present-day royal heads of The Netherlands and Luxembourg are descended from this family, called the house of Nassau.
The eldest son of King Oscar II and Sophie of Nassau, he was created duke of Värmland and from 1872 acted as crown prince.
As count of Nassau he held large estates in the Netherlands, and from a cousin he inherited the French principality of Orange.
www.britannica.com /eb/article?tocId=9054921   (741 words)

  
 Princeton - Parents Handbook, Class of 2008 - Princeton's History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Nassau Hall, named to honor King William III, Prince of Orange (of the House of Nassau), was one of the largest buildings in the colonies.
The federal government recognized the historical significance of "Old Nassau" by awarding it national landmark status and by issuing an orange and fl commemorative three-cent stamp in celebration of its 1956 bicentennial.
The trustees adopted orange and fl as Princeton's official colors in 1896, despite a professorial plea that the true colors of the House of Nassau were orange and dark blue.
www.princeton.edu /pr/pub/ph/04/03.html   (1178 words)

  
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William of Orange (Dutch: Willem van Oranje) (1533-1584), also known as William the Silent (Dutch: Willem de Zwijger), was the leader of the Dutch war of independence from Spanish rule, known as the Eighty Years War (1568-1648).
Willem was born on April 24, 1533, at Dillenburg in the county of Nassau, presently in Germany.
This made him the head of the House of Orange-Nassau, but because of his young age a regent was sought.
www.askmytutor.co.uk /w/wi/william_i_of_orange.html   (941 words)

  
 Nassau County Courthouse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Nassau County, established in 1824, is named for the Nassau River which separates it from neighboring Duval County.
bestowed during the British occupation of Florida, apparently in honor of the late King William III of the house of Orange-Nassau.
Nassau County residents attended court in Jacksonville until the legislature designated “Nassau Court House” as the county seat.
www.jud10.org /Courthouses/Nassau/nassau.htm   (204 words)

  
 Surprise House Party Wins Nassau County - bloodhorse.com
House Party, trained by Allen Jerkins, won going away by about three lengths over Cyber Secret in a time of 1:23 1/5 for the seven-furlong test on a fast track.
Ridden by Shaun Bridgmohan, Cyber Secret jumped out in front from the gate but was under fairly strong pressure from Uphill Racer and City Sister through early fractions of :22 4/5 for the first quarter mile, :46 3/5 for the half and 1:11 for six furlongs.
Near the eighth pole, Santos brought House Party, at the rear throughout but close to the lead, through a narrow gap as Uphill Skier and City Sister dropped out of it.
www.bloodhorse.com /viewstory.asp?id=15691   (605 words)

  
 ESPN.com - Horse Racing - Santos, House Party take Nassau County at Belmont
It was the third win in five starts this year for House Party and the first career graded stakes win for the Florida-bred daughter of French Deputy.
House Party carried 122 pounds and Jose Santos seven furlongs in 1:23 1/5 on the fast track to earn $110,400.
House Party returned $6.50 and $2.30 and Cyber Secret was $2.10.
espn.go.com /horse/news/2003/0510/1551953.html   (314 words)

  
 Breda --  Encyclopædia Britannica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
It was a direct fief of the duchy of Brabant; its earliest known lord was Godfrey I (1125–70), in whose family it continued until it was sold to Brabant in 1327.
Chartered in 1252, it passed to the house of Nassau in 1404 and, ultimately, to William I of Orange (1533–84).
Chartered in 1252, it passed to the house of Nassau in 1404 and, ultimately, to William I...
www.britannica.com /eb/article?tocId=9016324   (738 words)

  
 dutch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
It was simultaneously under a personal union with the Dutch royal house, whilst also being a member of the German Confederation.
In line with the requirements of the Nassau family pact of 1783, the Luxembourg throne could not be passed through the female line.
The throne was inherited by Adolphe of Nassau, the exiled Duke of Nassau, thus severing the personal union between Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
www.geocities.com /luxroyalty/dutch.html   (502 words)

  
 Het Loo Palace   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Paleis Het Loo reflects the historical ties between the House of Orange-Nassau and the Netherlands.
The central part of the palace and the lateral pavillions show how the palace was inhabited by the House of Orange for three centuries starting with the King Stadtholder William III up to and including Queen Wilhelmina.
In November 1684 Prince William III of Orange, then Stadtholder of Gelderland, purchased Het Loo with the intentions of building a palatial hunting lodge somewhere on the property.
www.castlesontheweb.com /members/dutchcastles/hollandcastles/hetloo.htm   (414 words)

  
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It was only after the revolt in the southern provinces and the occupation of most the Grand Duchy by the Belgian insurgents in 1830 that a separate Luxembourg government was set up for the part remaining under Dutch rule.
The House of Nassau split into two lines in 1255.
House of Nassau - Line of Walram 1890 - 1905 Adolphe I, before Regent s.a.
www.geocities.com /CapitolHill/Rotunda/2209/Luxembourg.html   (1770 words)

  
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It is an undisputed jewel of the Bahamas.
The main residence, guesthouses, beach house and staff facilities are all built within the past decade.
Albany house is truly a leisure paradise of the rarest privilege.
www.damianos.com /listings/ListingDetail.ASPX?LID=186198   (178 words)

  
 Nassau - Deals and Reviews - Balcony House ,Nassau - TripAdvisor
Highlight of a visit to Nassau was this very informative tour of this very 'English' home.
The tour guide Godfrey is a mine of information, and can give the visitor an insight into the history of the Bahamas, the slave trade, and how the islands have evolved to the present day.
The entertainment staff and house band was very good.
www.tripadvisor.com /ShowUserReviews-g147416-r472869-Nassau_New_Providence_Island_Bahamas.html   (978 words)

  
 [ ten crucial days : the bainbridge house ]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Home of the Historical Society of Princeton, the Bainbridge House bears the family name of a Loyalist surgeon renting the house at the time of the Revolution.
The house was leased from the Stockton family.
Prior to the Battle of Princeton, Dr. Bainbridge had joined the Royal Army and was made the surgeon of one of the British provincial battalions.
www.10crucialdays.org /html/bainbridge_ns.htm   (230 words)

  
 The Kite House Bahamas - Nassau - Bahamas - Diving
Nassau, on the Island of New Providence, in the Bahamas, offers everything from shallow flats, perfect for the beginner, to great wind and surf for the advanced rider.
Winter time in Nassau brings strong NNE winds ranging from 12-15 knots and increasing to 25-30 knots during cold fronts.
The Kite House Bahamas is also an ideal location for families and those with non kiting partners looking for a relaxing beach vacation.
www.scubadivingholidays.net /school_details.php?SupplierID=4260   (1015 words)

  
 Nassau House of Key West, Florida
All rooms at Nassau House, have A/C, with a iron and ironing board for those travel clothes.
And the Gazebo Room has four windows, so when the ocean breeze is flowing through the Nassau House, as it does, one can open their windows and smell the freshness of the sea!
As with all of the rooms at Nassau House, which have private bath, phone,cable t.v, A/C, and shower.
www.innsnorthamerica.com /fl/nassauhouse.htm   (1317 words)

  
 Steak House Nassau
"A steak house is not a trendy, esoteric, microbrew place," says David Spinogatti, general manager of The Palm's Orlando unit.
Take the steak out of the refrigerator, shake on your favorite seasoning blend or pepper, and brush or rub the steaks with olive oil or cooking oil; it will lessen sticking and help create steak-house-style grill marks.
So we served it twice more: once to out-of-town guests with rave reviews; and we even traveled with it for a weekend with friends, including a gourmet chef who gave his stamp of approval.E McLintocks Saloon & Dining House in Shell Beach, CA, was not included in "Great Steakhouses of the West" (October, page 86).
www.cheetahresearch.co.za /house/steak_house_nassau.html   (525 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Breda
Diocese situated in the Dutch province of Brabant and suffragan of Utrecht.
The city was founded in the twelfth century and with the surrounding territory formed the Barony of Breda, an imperial fief hereditary in the house of Nassau to which Queen Wilhelmina belongs.
This barony was formerly within the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the See of Liège, but became subject to Antwerp when Pius IV made that city (1561) the seat of a new diocese.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/02752a.htm   (787 words)

  
 Dutch-American Translations - translate Dutch to English, copyedit English manuscripts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Because the Dutch royal family is the House of Oranje-Nassau.
Orange was a hotly contested princedom in what is now France; the German House of Nassau provided the first Dutch stadtholders.
Several wars, marriages, and mysterious deaths later, the House of Oranje-Nassau was firmly in charge in the Netherlands (and still Princes of Orange in France).
www.dutchamericantranslations.com /orange.shtml   (177 words)

  
 Royalty.nu - Grand Dukes and Duchesses of Luxembourg, the House of Nassau
Royalty.nu - Grand Dukes and Duchesses of Luxembourg, the House of Nassau
The later emperors Charles IV, Wenceslas, and Sigismund were also from the House of Luxembourg.
Little wonder, then, that in the 14th century Luxembourg was elevated from a county (earldom) to a duchy.
www.royalty.nu /Europe/Luxembourg.html   (1156 words)

  
 Nassau House - Condominum Documentation
Common elements shall include: (a) the condominium property not included in the apartments, (b) tangible personal property required for the maintenance and operation of the common elements, (c) the recreational facility lease, and (d) other items as stated in the Condominium Act.
Such unpaid share of common expenses or assessments shall be deemed to be common expenses collectible from all of the apartment owners including such acquirer, its successors and assigns.
The operation of the condominium shall be by NASSAU HOUSE ASSOCIATION, INC., a non-profit corporation, organized pursuant to Section 711.12, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 617, Florida Statutes.
www.thenassauhouse.com /condominium_documentation.htm   (5237 words)

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