The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General Literature, 3. köideThomas Spencer Baynes A. and C. Black, 1875 |
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... became known to the duke of Orleans , regent of France , who was on terms of friendship with the house of Hanover . He put the English Govern- ment on its guard . Some of the chief malcontents were committed to prison ; and among them ...
... became known to the duke of Orleans , regent of France , who was on terms of friendship with the house of Hanover . He put the English Govern- ment on its guard . Some of the chief malcontents were committed to prison ; and among them ...
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... became a favourite pupil of Mozart . On his return to London he held for a short time an appointment as one of the chamber musicians to the prince of Wales . In 1795 he was chosen organist of St Paul's , and in the following year he ...
... became a favourite pupil of Mozart . On his return to London he held for a short time an appointment as one of the chamber musicians to the prince of Wales . In 1795 he was chosen organist of St Paul's , and in the following year he ...
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... became a European favourite , and its overture , songs , and choruses were everywhere heard . The duet , Amour sacré de la patrie was welcomed like a new Marseillaise ; sung by Nourrit at Brussels in 1830 , it became the signal for the ...
... became a European favourite , and its overture , songs , and choruses were everywhere heard . The duet , Amour sacré de la patrie was welcomed like a new Marseillaise ; sung by Nourrit at Brussels in 1830 , it became the signal for the ...
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... became a burgh in 1851. It was till 1865 the seat of the Government , which is now situated at Welling- ton . The city has a fine appearance , especially from the harbour , and is surrounded by a number of flourishing suburban villages ...
... became a burgh in 1851. It was till 1865 the seat of the Government , which is now situated at Welling- ton . The city has a fine appearance , especially from the harbour , and is surrounded by a number of flourishing suburban villages ...
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... became a member of the Academy of Sciences . He died in 1841 , more from the effects of mental than of bodily exhaustion His principal work , Histoire des Insectes nuisibles à la Vigne , was continued after his death by Milne - Edwards ...
... became a member of the Academy of Sciences . He died in 1841 , more from the effects of mental than of bodily exhaustion His principal work , Histoire des Insectes nuisibles à la Vigne , was continued after his death by Milne - Edwards ...
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