L'Estrange, Sir Roger — ▪ English journalist born December 17, 1616, Hunstanton, Norfolk, England died December 11, 1704, London one of the earliest of English journalists and pamphleteers, an ardent supporter of the Royalist cause during the English Civil Wars and… … Universalium
L'Estrange, Sir Roger — (1616 1704) Journalist and pamphleteer, youngest s. of a Norfolk baronet, was probably at Camb., and in 1638 took arms for the King. Six years later he was captured, imprisoned in Newgate, and condemned to death. He, however, escaped,… … Short biographical dictionary of English literature
Roger L'Estrange — Sir Roger L Estrange (17 December 1616 ndash; 11 December 1704) was an English pamphleteer and author, and staunch defender of royalist claims. In 1644 he led a conspiracy in support of King Charles I and was sentenced to death as a spy, although … Wikipedia
L'Estrange — biographical name Sir Roger 1616 1704 English journalist & translator … New Collegiate Dictionary
Muddiman, Henry — ▪ English journalist baptized Feb. 5, 1629, St. Martin s in the Fields, London, Eng. died March 7, 1692, Coldhern, near Earl s Court, London English journalist who supported the Royalist cause during the Civil Wars and became a privileged… … Universalium
Baronet — For the brush footed butterfly species, see Euthalia nais. Royal and noble ranks Emperor Empress King Queen … Wikipedia
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Oxford period poetry anthologies — These are Oxford poetry anthologies of English poetry, which select from a given period. See also The Oxford Book of Twentieth Century English Verse. Contents 1 New Oxford Book of Seventeenth Century Verse (1991) 2 New Oxford Book of Eighteenth… … Wikipedia
The Dog in the Manger — The story and metaphor of The Dog in the Manger derives from an old Greek fable which has been transmitted in several different versions. Interpreted variously over the centuries, it is used now of those who spitefully prevent others from having… … Wikipedia
