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  • 11Heinrich Bullinger — (July 18, 1504 September 17, 1575) was a Swiss reformer, the successor of Huldrych Zwingli as head of the Zurich church and pastor at Grossmünster. A much less controversial figure than John Calvin or Martin Luther, his importance has long been… …

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  • 12James Douglas, Lord of Douglas — See also: James Douglas (disambiguation) Sir James Douglas Tomb of Sir James, St Bride s Kirk, Douglas. Born c.1286 Douglas, Lanarkshire …

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  • 13Everard Digby — For the 16th century scholar, see Everard Digby (scholar). Gunpowder Plot Sir Everard Digby Portrait of Digby …

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  • 14USS Augusta (1853) — The second USS Augusta was a side wheel steamer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. She was named for the city of Augusta, Georgia.Designed and constructed by the noted American shipbuilder, William Henry Webb, the second… …

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  • 15Battle of Flamborough Head — The Battle of Flamborough Head, between a small squadron led by John Paul Jones and two British convoy escorts, is one of the best known, but least understood, naval actions in history. What follows is an attempt to present a balanced view of the …

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  • 16Mont Blanc (poem) — First page of Mont Blanc from History of a Six Weeks Tour (1817) …

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  • 17Mariology of the saints — This article is about the contributions of Roman Catholic saints to Mariology. For Anglican views, please see Anglican Marian theology Madonna and Child with saints by Duccio, 14th century Roman Catholic Mariology is the area of theology… …

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  • 18performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical.       The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains …

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  • 19Constantinople — • Capital, formerly of the Byzantine, now of the Ottoman, Empire (As of 1908, when the article was written.) Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Constantinople     Constantinople …

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  • 20Protestantism — • Discussion of Protestant beliefs and doctrines Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Protestantism     Protestantism     † …

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