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F. R. Scott
Francis Reginald Scott (Frank Scott, F.R. Scott, CC(August 1 1899 - January 30 1985) was a Canadian poet, intellectual and constitutional expert. Born and raised in Quebec City, Scott witnessed the riots in the city during the Conscription Crisis of 1917. Completing his undergraduate studies at Bish..
Färs Hundred
Färs Hundred, or Färs härad, was a hundred in the center of Scania in southern Sweden. The administrive center of Färs was the market town of Sjöbo. Notable natives Fritiof Nilsson PiratenNils Månsson i Skumparp ..
Första livgrenadjärregementet
Första livgrenadjärregementet No shield available Designation I 4 Type infantry regiment Existence 1816–1928 Colours White Motto none Victory names Lützen 1632Leipzig 1642Helsingborg 1710 Gadebusch 1712Valkeala 1790 Första livgrenadjärregementet (1st Life Grenadier Regiment), ..
Frösåker Hundred
Frösåker Hundred, or Frösåker härad, was a hundred of Uplandia in Sweden. ..
FRÖSI
FRÖSI is the name of a children's magazine which was very famous in the German Democratic Republic. It was the magazine for members of the Ernst Thälmann Pioneer Organisation. The word FRÖSI comes from the first line of the at that time popular pioneer song "Fröhlich sein und singen" ("Being hap..
Frösön
Frösön [2fɾøːsøːn], or [2fɾʏːsœʏːa] in the local dialect Jamtlandic, (Frey's island) is a small island west of the city Östersund. It was before 1974 a separate köping but was merged with Östersund at that time. ..
Frösö Runestone
Name:Frösö Runestone Rundata ID:J RS1928;66 $ Country:Sweden Region:Jämtland City/Village:Östersund Produced:1030-1050 Artist:Trjónn and Steinn Text - Native: Old Norse: Text - English: Austmaðr, Guðfastr's son, had this stone raised and this bridge built and Christianized ..
FRS
FRS is an acronym which can stand for various phrases: Fisheries Research Services, an agency of the Scottish ExecutiveFellow of the Royal Society, a title of Commonwealth and Republic of Ireland citizensFerries Rapidos del Sur, a Spanish shipping company, between Tarifa and Tangier (Morocco)Förde..
FRSI
Reusable nomex felt surface insulation (FRSI) is a system used on the space shuttle for areas which do not have to suffer the extreme temperatures of re-entry. Generally, they only have to withstand around 370° Celsius (698°F). FRSI is found on the cargo bay doors and upper wings as well as OMS p..
Frøslev Prison Camp
Frøslev Prison Camp (Danish: Frøslevlejren; German:Polizeigefangenenlager Frøslev) was an internment camp in German-occupied Denmark during World War II. In order to avoid deportation of Danes to German concentration camps, Danish authorities suggested, in January 1944, that an internment camp b..
Fürst
Fürst (plural Fürsten) is a German title of nobility, usually translated into English as "Prince"; however this translation can be misleading, since a Fürst usually ranks below a Duke. The female form is Fürstin (plural Fürstinnen). Contents 1 Use of the title in German2 Derived ..
Fürstenau, Germany
Fürstenau is a town and a municipality in the district of Osnabrück, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approx. 40 km northwest of Osnabrück, and 25 km east of Lingen. Fürstenau is also the seat of the Samtgemeinde ("collective municipality") Fürstenau, which consists of the following m..
Fürstenberg
Fürstenberg can refer to the following: Contents 1 Noble Families2 Historical States3 Companies4 Cities and Municipalities5 Mountains6 House names, last names7 See also Noble Families A comital and princely family of southern Baden-Württemberg, Germany; see F..
Fürstenberg-Baar
Fürstenberg-Baar was a County of medieval Germany, located in southern Baden-Württemberg in the historical territory of Baar. It was created as a partition of Fürstenberg-Fürstenberg in 1441. It inherited the County of Fürstenberg-Geisingen in 1483, and Fürstenberg-Wolfach in 1490. It was part..
Fürstenberg-Blomberg
Fürstenberg-Blomberg was a County located in southern Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was created as a partition of Fürstenberg-Baar in 1559. It suffered two partitions: between itself and Fürstenberg-Möhringen in 1599, and between Fürstenberg-Mötzkirch and Fürstenberg-Stühlingen in 1614. C..
Fürstenberg-Donaueichingen
Fürstenberg-Donaueichingen was a County of Fürstenberg, created as a partition of Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg. It was inherited in 1698 by Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg with the extinction of its line. Counts of Fürstenberg-Donaueichingen (1617 - 1698) James Louis (1617 - 1627)Francis Charles (1627 - ..
Fürstenberg-Fürstenberg
Fürstenberg-Fürstenberg was the name applied to two historical states in southern Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Both Counties were named after the state of Fürstenberg and the castle of the same name. The first County was created as a partition of the County of Fürstenberg in 1408. After the deat..
Fürstenberg-Geisingen
Fürstenberg-Geisingen was a mediæval County, located in southern Baden-Württemberg, Germany. A partition of Fürstenberg-Fürstenberg, it was inherited by the Counts of Fürstenberg-Baar in 1483. Counts of Fürstenberg-Geisingen (1441 - 1483) John VI (1441 - 1443)Egon VI (1443 - 1483) ..
Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg
Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg was a County of southern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located in the historical territory of Heiligenberg. It was created as a partition of Fürstenberg-Baar in 1559, and suffered one partition: between itself and Fürstenberg-Donaueichingen in 1617. Fürstenberg-Heiligenbe..
Fürstenberg-Möhringen
Fürstenberg-Möhringen was a County of Fürstenberg. It was a partition of Fürstenberg-Blomberg, and was inherited by the Counts of Fürstenberg-Stühlingen in 1641. Counts of Fürstenberg-Möhringen (1599 - 1641) Wratislaw I (1599 - 1631)Francis II (1631 - 1640)Francis Wratislaw (1640 - 1641) ..
Fürstenberg-Mötzkirch
Fürstenberg-Mötzkirch was a County of Fürstenberg. It was a partition of Fürstenberg-Blomberg, was raised to a Principality in 1716, and was inherited by the Counts of Fürstenberg-Fürstenberg in 1744. Counts of Fürstenberg-Mötzkirch (1614 - 1716) Wratislaw II (1614 - 1642)Francis Christophe..
Fürstenberg-Pürglitz
Fürstenberg-Pürglitz was a Principality of southwestern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located in the region around Pürglitz in the Czech Republic. Fürstenberg-Pürglitz emerged as a partition of Fürstenberg-Fürstenberg in 1762, and it gained Fürstenberg-Fürstenberg in 1804. Fürstenberg-Pürg..
Fürstenberg-Stühlingen
Fürstenberg-Stühlingen was a County of mediæval Germany, located in the territorial Landgraviate of Stühlingen. It emerged as a partition of Fürstenberg-Blomberg in 1614. It was partitioned in 1704 between the sons of Count Prosper Ferdinand, with Fürstenberg-Fürstenberg going to Joseph Willi..
Fürstenberg-Taikowitz
Fürstenberg-Taikowitz was a line of Counts of Fürstenberg of southwestern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, based in Moravia in the Czech Republic. Fürstenberg-Taikowitz was as a partition of Fürstenberg-Weitra, and was "mediatised" to Austria in 1806. Counts of the Fürstenberg line of Taikowitz in..
Fürstenberg-Weitra
Fürstenberg-Weitra was a line of Counts of Fürstenberg of southwestern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, based in Bohemia in the Czech Republic. Fürstenberg-Weitra emerged as a partition of Fürstenberg-Stühlingen, and was partitioned between itself and Fürstenberg-Taikowitz in 1759. Fürstenberg-We..
Fürstenberg-Wolfach
Fürstenberg-Wolfach was a mediæval County, which was located in eastern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the region surrounding Wolfach. It was created as a partition of Fürstenberg in 1408. With the extinction of its line of the Fürstenbergers in 1490, it was inherited by the Counts of Fürstenb..
Fürstenberg/Havel
Fürstenberg is a town in the Oberhavel district, in Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated on the river Havel, 21 km south of Neustrelitz, and 75 km north of Berlin. ..
Fürstenberg (baronial family)
Fürstenberg is the name of a German noble family of Westphalia, descended from one Hermanus de Vorstenberg, a liegeman of the Archbishop of Cologne, who was among the prince electors (Kurfürsten) of the Holy Roman Empire. Hermanus held a castle for his lord called "Fürstenberg" (The Princely Mou..
Fürstenberg (castle)
Furstenberg Castle (German Schloss Fürstenberg or simply Fürstenberg - "The Princely Mountain") is a castle in Germany founded by Count Heinrich von Fürstenberg. It presently forms a part of the municipality of Hüfingen near Donaueschingen, Germany. ..
Fürstenberg (princely family)
Fürstenberg is the name of a noble house in Germany, based primarily in southern Baden-Württemberg. The family derives its name from the fortified town of the line's founder, Count Heinrich von Fürstenberg. Numerous members of the family haven risen to prominence over the centuries as soldiers, ..
Fürstenberg (state)
''This article is about the German County called 'Fürstenberg'. For the royal family of the same name, see Fürstenberg. Fürstenberg was a German County located in southern Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The County emerged in 1250AD around the castle of Fürstenberg, meaning "Princely Mountain". Th..
Fürstenberg Brewery
The Princely Fürstenberg Brewery (Fürstlich Fürstenbergische Brauerei KG) is an enterprise owned by the Princely House of Fürstenberg. It is located in Donaueschingen, Germany. The brewery produces a widely known and reputable pilsener, a lager and export, and wheat beers. Along with th..
Fürstenbund
Frederick the Great created the Fürstenbund in Germany in 1785 to resist the encroachments of Austria. The literal meaning of the word is "league of princes". The Fürstenbund was dissolved in 1790. Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick, was a member of the league. ..
Fürstenfeld
The title of this article contains the character ü. Where it is unavailable or not desired, the name may be represented as Fuerstenfeld. This article is about the Austrian town Fürstenfeld within the district of Fürstenfeld. Fürstenfeld is the name of a town and a district in the southeast of..
Fürstenfeldbruck
The title of this article contains the character ü. Where it is unavailable or not desired, the name may be represented as Fuerstenfeldbruck. Fürstenfeldbruck is a town in Bavaria, Germany. It is the capital of the district Fürstenfeldbruck. As of 2004 it has a population of 35,494. Since the 19..
Fürstenfeldbruck (district)
The title of this article contains the character ü. Where it is unavailable or not desired, the name may be represented as Fuerstenfeldbruck (district). Fürstenfeldbruck Statistics State: Bavaria Capital: Fürstenfeldbruck } } |- | Area:||435 km² |- | Inhabitants:||193,100 (2000) |- | pop. ..
Fürstenfeldbruck Air Base
Fürstenfeldbruck Air Base was established in 1935, and was the pride of the Luftwaffe during World War II and was more than once been called the "world's finest air base". It was occupied by American forces in late April 1946, and at first was the home of an engineering batallion. ..
Fürstenfeld (district)
Bezirk Fürstenfeld is a district of the state of Styria in Austria. Municipalities Towns (Städte) are indicated in boldface; market towns (Marktgemeinden) in italics; suburbs, hamlets and other subdivisions of a municipality are indicated in small characters. Altenmarkt bei Fürstenfeld*Spel..
Fürstenwalde (Spree)
The title of this article contains the character ü. Where it is unavailable or not desired, the name may be represented as Fuerstenwalde (Spree). Fürstenwalde is a town in the Oder-Spree District of Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated on the river Spree, approx. 55 km east of Berlin. It has a po..
Fürst (disambiguation)
The terms Fürst and Fuerst may refer to: Fürst, a princely title in GermanAlexander Fürst, German physician from BraunsbergChajim Fürst (1592-1653), merchantGebhard Fürst, born 2 December 1948, the Bishop of Rottenburg-Stuttgart.János Fürst, conductorJulius Fürst (1805–1873), orientalistJ..
Færstice
Wið færstice is an Anglo-Saxon medical remedy composed in Old English, surviving in the collection known as Lacnunga. The name means 'against a sudden/violent stabbing pain'. This has often been interpreted as rheumatism, but this is not certain. The remedy includes instructions for the preparatio..
Først & sist
Først & sist is the largest talk show in the Nordic countries. It is hosted by Fredrik Skavlan, and aired on NRK. The show first aired in 1998 and is still broadcast every Friday. Some notable guests have included: Hans Blix, Pelé, Paulo Coelho, Liv Ullmann, Ronan Keating, Donald Trump, Robbie W..
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