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William Temple Franklin Jr, known as Temple Franklin, (February 22, 1760 – May 25, 1823) was an American diplomat and real estate speculator who is best known for his involvement with the American diplomatic mission in France during the American Revolutionary War. Beginning at the age of 16, he served as secretary to his grandfather Benjamin ...
Dublin and Glendalough. Parish. Parish of St. George. St. George's Church, mid-19th century. St. George's Church is a former parish church in Dublin, Ireland. Designed by Francis Johnston, it is considered to be one of his finest works. The structure is located at Hardwicke Place, just north of the city centre, though when it was opened this ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 11 September 2024. American actress and diplomat (1928–2014) For the drink named after her, see Shirley Temple (drink). Shirley Temple Temple in 1948 27th United States Ambassador to Czechoslovakia In office August 23, 1989 – July 12, 1992 President George H. W. Bush Preceded by Julian Niemczyk ...
George Herbert (3 April 1593 – 1 March 1633) [1] was an English poet, orator, and priest of the Church of England. His poetry is associated with the writings of the metaphysical poets, and he is recognised as "one of the foremost British devotional lyricists." [2] He was born in Wales into an artistic and wealthy family and largely raised in ...
e. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is a Masonic building and memorial located in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington, D.C. It is dedicated to the memory of George Washington, first president of the United States and charter Master of Alexandria Lodge No. 22 (now Alexandria-Washington Lodge, No. 22).
Baron Harris. George Harris, 3rd Baron Harris. Baron Harris, of Seringapatam and Mysore in the East Indies and of Belmont in the County of Kent, [1] is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The title was created in 1815 for the military commander General Sir George Harris. He gained fame as Commander-in-Chief at the siege and capture of ...
The Temple Church, a royal peculiar in the Church of England, [2] is a church in the City of London located between Fleet Street and the River Thames, built by the Knights Templar for their English headquarters in the Temple precinct. It was consecrated on 10 February 1185 [3] by Patriarch Heraclius of Jerusalem. [4]
The Temple later belonged to the Knights Hospitaller. In 1346 the knights again leased the premises to the lawyers – the eastern part (which became Inner Temple) to lawyers from Thavie's Inn, an Inn of Chancery in Holborn, and the western part to lawyers from St George's Inn. [5] The Cross of St George is still part of the arms of Middle ...