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(Encyclopedia) Rothesay, David Stuart, duke of: see Stuart, David, duke of Rothesay. ...

(Encyclopedia) Albany, Alexander Stuart or Stewart, duke of: see Stuart, Alexander, duke of Albany. ...

(Encyclopedia) Dean, James (James Byron Dean), 1931–55, American film actor, b. Marion, Ind. After a few stage and television roles, Dean was chosen to play the moody, rebellious son in the film East of Eden (1953...

(Encyclopedia) York, Richard, duke of, 1411–60, English nobleman, claimant to the throne. He was descended from Edward III through his father, Richard, earl of Cambridge, grandson of that king, and also through hi...

(Encyclopedia) Argyll, John Campbell, 2d duke of, 1678–1743, Scottish general; son of the 1st duke, whom he succeeded in 1703. For his ardent support of the union of England and Scotland he was created (1705) earl...

(Encyclopedia) Sedgemoor, marshy tract in Somerset, SW England. The forces of James II defeated the duke of Monmouth at Sedgemoor in 1685.

(Encyclopedia) Soulé, Pierre pyĕr so͞olāˈ [key], 1801–70, American political leader and diplomat, b. Castillon, France. A lawyer, he was imprisoned for republican activities against the conservative Bourbons,...

(Encyclopedia) Usher, James: see Ussher, James.

(Encyclopedia) Burnett, James: see Monboddo, James Burnett, Lord. ...

(Encyclopedia) Craig, James: see Craigavon, James Craig, 1st Viscount. ...