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A. L. Rowse
Alfred Leslie Rowse, CH (December 4, 1903 – October 3, 1997), known professionally as A. L. Rowse and to his friends and family as Leslie, was a prolific British historian. He is perhaps best known for his poetry about Cornwall and his work on Elizabethan England. He was also a Shakespearean s..
Al-Rabi ibn Abu al-Huqayq
Al-Rabi ibn Abu al-Huqayq was a Jewish poet of the Banu al-Nadir in Medina, who flourished shortly before the Hegira (622). His family was in possession of the fort Qamus, situated near Khaybar. Like most of the Medina Jews, he took part in the quarrels between the two Arab tribes of that town, and ..
Al-Rabi ibn Khuthaym
Al-Rabi ibn Khuthaym al-Thawri (d.ca 682) was a pupil of Abdullah ibn Abbas and a famous tabi'i ascetic of Kufa. Constantly ill with a form of palsy, in later generations he became a symbol of endurance in the face of suffering. He emphasised the importance of silence, scrupulousness in religious ob..
Al-Rafid
Al-Rafid, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon (sometimes prounounced plainly as "Rafid") (Arabic: الرفيد) is a town in the south-eastern portion of the Bekaa, a governorate of the Republic of Lebanon. Al-Rafid is part of the Rachaya municipal district. Its population is estimated to be 3000. It is a whol..
Al-Rahma mosque
The Al-Rahma mosque (Arabic: ) is on Hatherley Street, Liverpool, England, and can hold up to 1,000 worshippers. Liverpool boasts the first Mosque in England, which was opened at 8 Brougham Terrace by city solicitor and Muslim convert William Abdullah Quilliam on December 25, 1889. This was..
Al-Rashid
Caliph Harun Al-Rashid (Arabic: الرشيد ) was the Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad from 1135 to 1136. Like his father, al-Mustarshid,ar-Rashid made another failed attempt at independence from Seljuk Turks. To avenge his father's death, he insulted the Sultan's envoy who came to demand a heavy largess,..
Al-Rashid Hotel
The Al-Rashid Hotel is an 18-story hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, favored by journalists and media personnel. It is named for Al-Rashid, an Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad in the 12th century. The hotel was built in 1983 on the west bank of the Tigris River. It gained fame during the 1991 Gulf War when CNN cond..
Al-Rashid of Morocco
Mawlaay al-Rashid (1631-1672) (Arabic: مولاي الرشيد) was Sultan of Morocco from 1666 to 1672. Mawlaay or Moulay al-Rashid is called the founder of the Alaouite Dynasty. It was his father Moulay Ali Cherif who took power in Tafilalt around 1630. In 1635 al-Rashid's brother Mawlay Muhamma..
Al-Rayyan
Rayyan Club (Arabic: نادي الريان) is a Qatari professional football (soccer) club that plays in the Qatar League. They are based in Ar Rayyan and play at the Umm-Affai Stadium. The club was founded in 1967 after merging the old Rayyan team with Nusoor Club. The current team colours are ..
Al-Razi
Al-Razi, (full name Abū Bakr Muhammad Ibn Zakarīya al-Rāzi, in Persian زكريای رازی "Zakaria ye Razi", in Arabic ابو بکر محمد بن زكريا الرازی), and also "Zakaria al-Razi" in Arabic; or in Latin as Rhazes and Rasis. According to al-Biruni he was born in Rayy, Ira..
Al-Ruways
al-Ruways was a Palestinian village that was captured by Israel during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. al-Ruways Location12 km east of Acre Israeli occupation dateJuly 15-16, 1948 Remaining population after occupation0 Remaining structures after occupation0 Population 1931 1945 217 33..
Aláàrìnjó
Aláàrìnjó is a traditional dance-theatre troupe among the Yoruba. According to music historian Roger Blench, Aláàrìnjó dates back to the sixteenth century and probably developed from the Egúngún masquerade. However, it soon became professional and split into competing groups. Improved roa..
Aléria
Aléria (Greek and Roman Alalia) is a commune in the Haute-Corse département of France, on the island of Corsica. Contents 1 Geography2 Ancient history3 Archaeology4 Medieval and modern history5 Notes6 References7 See also Geography Aleria is built on the east..
Alí Rodríguez
Alí Rodríguez (in the center) with the presidents of Venezuela Hugo Chavez (left) and Peru Alejandro Toledo (right) Alí Rodríguez Araque (born in Lara State,1937) is a Venezuelan politician, lawyer, and diplomat. He is the leader of the party Patria Para Todos ("Motherland For All") and h..
ALR
ALR may refer to: Abbey Light Railway, UKAdministrative License Revocation, applied to intoxicated driversAgricultural Land Reserve, CanadaAlexandra Aerodrome, New ZealandAlresford railway station (Essex), UKAmerican Law Reports, legal research toolAshover Light Railway, UKAustralian Law Reports, c..
ALR-2002
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ALR-67 Radar Warning Receiver
The AN/ALR-67 Radar Warning Receiver is designed to warn an aircraft's crew of potentially hostile radar activity. It is an airborne threat warning and countermeasures control system built to be successor to the US Navy's AN/ALR-45. Northrop Grumman Corporation's Electronic Systems sector (Rolling..
Alraune
Alraune - The Legend and Fiction (German for Mandrake) is the name given to a female character in fiction Contents 1 Legend2 Fiction3 Reference4 See also Legend The basis of the story of Alraune dates to the Middles Ages in Germany.The humanoid shaped Mandrake root or Mandra..
Already Platinum
Already Platinum was released in June 2005 album by American rapper Slim Thug. It was released on Pharell Williams and Chad Hugo's Star Trak label. The original release date was slated for February 2005. Heavy bootlegging and numerous delays held the album back, forcing a vast majority of it's ori..
Alreja
Alreja (also Alrenja, Alrenga or Aneja) is an ancient and noble Arora clan. Contents 1 Origin2 Migration from Aror3 Alexander the Great4 The arrival of Islam5 After the Partition6 Alrejas today7 Religion8 See Also Origin The clan originally hails from the..
Alrekstad
A plaque hanging on what is now Årstad Alternative School, with some of the history of Alrekstad. Álreksstaðir, or in more modern tongue Alrekstad, was one of the largest Norwegian king's farm on the west coast during the early Middle Ages. It was situated at the foot of the mountain Ulrike..
Alrek and Eirík
Alrik and Erik fighting See Alaric for the Gothic kings. Alrek and Eirík (Old Norse Alrekr and Eiríkr ) were two legendary kings of Sweden. Contents 1 In the ''Ynglinga saga''2 In ''Gautreks saga'' and ''Hrólfs saga Gautrekssonar''3 In ''Gesta Danorum''4 Commentar..
Alresford
Alresford may refer to: Alresford, a village in Essex, EnglandNew Alresford, a small town in Hampshire, EnglandOld Alresford, a village in Hampshire, England This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page,..
Alresford, Essex
Alresford is a village in Essex, England, in the rural area to the south east of Colchester. Alresford lies in the Tendring District Council and Essex County Council areas. The village contains the ruins of an old Anglican church (St Peter's), which burnt down in 1971, replaced by the 1970's styl..
Alresford (Hampshire) railway station
Alresford station is a railway station in New Alresford, Hampshire, UK. It was constructed in 1865 for the new Alton, Alresford and Winchester Railway Company which later became the Mid-Hants Railway. It is now part of the Mid Hants Watercress Railway, a heritage railway. Alongside the station a goo..
Alresford railway station (Essex)
Colchester toClacton/Walton Line Stations (from west to east) Colchester Colchester Town (reverse) Hythe Wivenhoe Alresford Great Bentley Weeley Thorpe-le-Soken Clacton &..
Alresford Town F.C.
Alresford Town F.C. is a football club based in Hampshire, England. They joined the Hampshire League Division Two in 1990. For the 2006-07 season, they are members of the Wessex League Division One. League History List not complete Season Division Position Significant Events Joined Hampshire D..
Alrewas
The Trent near Alrewas Bagnall Lock, Lock 13 of the canal beside Bridge 49 --> Alrewas (Grid reference ) is a village approximately 5 miles north of Lichfield in the county of Staffordshire, England. Alrewas has a population of just under 3000 and lies on the confluence of the Trent and..
Alrewas and Fradley
Alrewas and Fradley is a large civil parish in the Lichfield of Staffordshire, England. The parish has a population of 4,686, and includes the villages of Alrewas, Fradley, Fradley South, and Orgreave. ..
Alright
For the song by Japanese singer Ami Suzuki, see Alright!. "Alright" Single by Janet Jackson From the album Rhythm Nation 1814 Released March 1990 Format 7" single12" maxi single Genre R&B Length 6:26 Label A&M Writers Janet JacksonJimmy JamTerry Lewis Producers Jimmy JamTerry Lewis Di..
Alright!
Alright! is the 7th single released by Japanese singer Ami Suzuki under label Avex Trax. It was released on May 2006 in two formats CD and CD+DVD and the first pressings of the single (only the CD-Only edition) included a limited 32-page photobook. Contents 1 Information2 PV3 Trac..
Alright, Still
Alright, Still is the debut album from Lily Allen. Tracklistings "Smile" — 3.15"Knock 'Em Out" — 2.55"LDN" — 3.05"Everything's Just Wonderful" — 3.24"Not Big" — 3.14"Friday Night" — 3.06"Shame For You" — 4.01"Littlest Things" — 2.54"Take What You Take""Friend Of Mine" — 3.57"Alf..
Alright Caroline
Alright Caroline is a song by the band Third Eye Blind. It has not as yet been released on any of their three albums. It was recorded in 1999 as a demo for their second album Blue. External links [Lyrics][Chords] ..
Alright Jack
Alright Jack is a UK slang term used to indicate that a person, or company, has no need to make changes to their existing behaviour - even if these changes would be beneficial to someone else, or would have a chance (although not a certainty) of being beneficial to the person or company concerned. ..
Alright Now
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Alrosa
Alrosa Company Ltd. is Russia's largest diamond company engaged in the exploration, mining, manufacture and sales of diamonds. Alrosa accounts for approximately 20% of the world's rough diamond supply. See also Diamonds as an investment External link [Alrosa Company Ltd.] ..
Alrosa Avia
Alrosa Avia is a charter airline based in Moscow, Russia. It was established in 1992 and operates passenger charter services. Code Data ICAO Code: LROCallsign: Alrosa Fleet The Alrosa Avia fleet consists of the following aircraft (at January 2005): 1 Tupolev Tu-134A1 Tupolev Tu-134B Lis..
Alrosa Villa
The Alrosa Villa. The Alrosa Villa, 5055 Sinclair Road, Columbus, Ohio, USA is a legendary nightclub that regularly features heavy metal and other rock bands. It is located on the city's north side. The Alrosa Villa opened its doors in the 1970s and continues operation to this day. A family..
Alroy Haldane (Royston Draper)
In the fictional universe of the Deryni novels of Katherine Kurtz, Alroy Haldane was a hereditary Prince of Gwynedd during the Festillic Interregnum. [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. Alroy Bearand Ifor Haldane was born on December 28, 843, the only so..
Alroy of Gwynedd
In the fictional universe of the Deryni novels of Katherine Kurtz, Alroy Haldane was the thirteenth King of Gwynedd, reigning from 917 to 921. He was the eighth member of the House of Haldane to sit upon the throne of Gwynedd, and the second Haldane king since the end of the Festillic Interregnum. ..
Alrude Countess of Bertinoro
In 1172, Alrude, Countess of Bertinoro, ended a siege of Aucona by leading an army into battle and crushing imperial troops under Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor. References Salmonson, Jessica Amanda.(1991) The Encyclopedia of Amazons. Paragon House. Page 7. ISBN 1-55778-420-5 ..
Alruna
Old Norse Ölrún, Old High German Ailrun, Modern German Alruna, Alraune is a Germanic female personal name, from Proto Germanic *aliruna, from ali- "strange" and runa "secret". In German, Alruna was also used as a short form of Adelruna, a different name with a first element *athal- "noble". In Ge..
Alruna-Wife
The Alrunes were the house gods (cf. Lares, Penates) of the ancient Germans. The Alruna-wife was the household-goddess. ..
Alrune Rod
Alrune Rod (formed 1968) is a Danish psychedelic rock band. Alrune Rod appeared in the movie Skæve Dage I Thy, loosely translated as Stoned Days in Thy Band Members Leif Roden (b 3 March 1948) in Copenhagen (vocals, electric bass, guitar, lyrics, composition)Ole Poulsen (b 20 December 1950) in Co..
Al Raha
This does not cite its [[Opentopia:Citing sources|references or sources]]. You can [[Opentopia:WikiProject Fact and Reference Check|help]] Wikipedia by introducing appropriate citations. An area of land near Abu Dhabi International Airport being developed as a major mixed commercial, residential, a..
Al Rahman
Al-Rahman is a Arabic name that means "the Merciful". In Islam, the name is reserved as one of the 99 Names of God. ..
Al Rajhi Bank
Al Rajhi Bank (Arabic:بنك الراجحي) is a major name in Saudi Arabia's banking and business world. It has grown from a strong base, focusing on serving the needs of the nation and its citizens, contributing to the Kingdom's construction and development, and always operating within the frame..
Al Rajhi Tower
Technical Data Structural height 350+ meters Floors (Above ground) 50 Floors (Basement) 4 Elevator Count 50 Groundbreaking 2006 Topout/Opened 2009-2010 Tower Land Area 42,000 m² Gross floor area 80,000 m² Al Rajhi Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ..
Al Rakim
Al Rakim was the dog that guarded the mythical Seven Sleepers and that stood by them all through their long sleep. ..
Al Rantel
Al Rantel (born October 14, 1955) is a conservative talk show host on KABC radio, Los Angeles, California. Rantel is unusual in being an outspoken conservative who is openly gay. He worked in Florida for many years prior to coming to KABC, and has appeared as a pundit on television news and discus..
Al Reach
Alfred James Reach (May 25, 1840 – January 14, 1928) was an Anglo-American sportsman who, after becoming one of the early stars of baseball in the National Association, went on to become an influential executive, publisher, sporting goods manufacturer and spokesman for the sport. Born in Lond..
Al Reyes
Rafael Alberto Reyes (born April 10, 1971), better known as Al Reyes, is a Major League Baseball pitcher currently with the St. Louis Cardinals. A right handed pitcher and career reliever, he has played for six teams; debuting on April 27, 1995 with the Milwaukee Brewers and playing for the Baltimo..
Al Rida Airways
Al Rida Airways is an airline based in Mauritania. Code Data ICAO Code: LRWCallsign: Al RidaExternal links [Airlines Codes Website entry for Al Rida Airways] Lists of Aircraft | Aircraft manufacturers | Aircraft engines | Aircraft engine manufacturers | Airlines | Air forces | A..
Al Rifa'i Mosque
Lady in front of the mosque The Al-Rifa'i Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الرفاعى, transliterated also as Al-Rifai, Al-Refai, Al-Refa'i, and named in English the Royal Mosque), is located in Cairo, Egypt, in Midan al-Qal'a, adjacent to the Cairo Citadel. The building is located opposite the M..
Al Ringling Theater
The Al. Ringling Theater in Baraboo, Wisconsin opened its doors in November, 1915 and has been operating continuously ever since. It was built by Albert Ringling, one of the circus Ringling Brothers, for $100,000. Over the years, it has featured performances from vaudeville to grand opera staring ..
Al Rio
Al Rio is a Brazilian comic book artist best known for his work on the American comic book series Gen¹³ and DV8. External link [Al Rio Art] ..
Al Ritmo de la Noche
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Al Rodrigo
Al Rodrigo is an American character actor who has starred in films and on television. Al's film credits range from The Glass Shield, The Birdcage, and House of Sand and Fog. Al has made guest appearances on tv shows,some of those appearances range from SeaQuest DSV, Beverly Hills, 90210, The We..
Al Rojo Vivo
Al Rojo Vivo is a daily Spanish language news program on the American television network Telemundo. It is filmed in Miami, Florida, and presented by Maria Celeste. The name roughly translates as "red hot" in English. The show was presented a Hispanic Television Achievement award in 2005. External..
Al Roker
Al Roker PR shot, prior to his gastric bypass procedure. Albert Lincoln Roker (born August 20, 1954) is an American television broadcaster, best known as the meteorologist for NBC's Today show. He holds American Meteorological Society Television Seal #238. Contents 1 Personal life2&nb..
Al Rollins
Al Rollins (born October 9, 1926) in Vanguard, Saskatchewan was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. Al played in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers. He would help the Leafs win the 1951 Stanley Cup. He would also win the 1951 Vezina Trophy and the 1954 Hart..
Al Rosen
Albert Leonard Rosen (born February 29, 1924 in Spartanburg, South Carolina), nicknamed "Flip", is an American former third baseman and right-handed slugger. He played his entire 10-year career (1947-56) with the Cleveland Indians in the American League. In his first full-season in 1950, Rosen ba..
Al Rostamani Group
This article lacks information on the [Importanceimportance] of the subject matter. If you are familiar with it, please expand the article, or discuss its significance on the talk page. The Al Rostamani Group is a large business conglomerate in the United Arab Emirates External links ..
Al Runte
Alfred "Al" Runte (April 16, 1947 in New York) is an environmental historian and former college educator from Seattle who ran for city mayor in 2005. Contents 1 Background2 Mayoral campaign3 Post-election4 Books by Al Runte5 External Links Background Alfred Runte was bor..
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