Littleton, Sir Thomas — born 1422, probably at Frankley, Worcestershire, Eng. died Aug. 23, 1481, Frankley British jurist. In a turbulent period he held several high offices, including judge of the Court of Common Pleas (from 1466). His Littleton on Tenures (1481 or… … Universalium
Littleton, Sir Thomas — (1422, probablemente en Frankley, Worcestershire, Inglaterra–23 ago. 1481, Frankley). Jurista británico. En una época turbulenta desempeñó varios altos cargos, entre ellos el de juez del Tribunal de Acciones Civiles (a partir de 1466). Su… … Enciclopedia Universal
Sir Thomas Littleton, 3rd Baronet — (3 April 1647 ndash; 31 December 1709), often Thomas de Littleton, was a British statesman. He was the son of Sir Thomas Littleton, 2nd Baronet (d. 1681) and his wife and cousin Anne Littleton.He served as Speaker of the House of Commons from… … Wikipedia
Sir Thomas Littleton, 2nd Baronet — (c. 1621 – April 14 1681) was an English MP, the son of Adam Littleton and Audrey Poyntz.He represented the borough of Wenlock in the Short and Long Parliaments, being turned out of the last in 1644. He inherited the baronetcy in 1647, and sat… … Wikipedia
Thomas — Thomas, Albert Thomas, André Antoine Thomas, Ch. L. Ambroise Thomas, Dylan Thomas, Sidney Gilchrist Thomas, Theodore * * * (as used in expressions) Adès, Thomas … Enciclopedia Universal
Thomas de Littleton — This article is about the 15th century jurist; for the 18th century statesman, see Thomas Littleton. Sir Thomas de Littleton (c. 1407 ndash; August 23 1481), was an English judge and legal writer.BiographyEarly lifeHe was born, it is supposed, at … Wikipedia
sir — /serr/, n. 1. a respectful or formal term of address used to a man: No, sir. 2. (cap.) the distinctive title of a knight or baronet: Sir Walter Scott. 3. (cap.) a title of respect for some notable personage of ancient times: Sir Pandarus of Troy … Universalium
Thomas — /tom euhs/ for 1, 2, 4 14; /taw mah / for 3, n. 1. an apostle who demanded proof of Christ s Resurrection. John 20:24 29. 2. Augustus, 1857 1934, U.S. playwright, journalist, and actor. 3. (Charles Louis) Ambroise /shannrddl lwee ahonn brddwannz… … Universalium
Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds — Thomas Osborne, who became 1st Viscount Osborne (1673), 1st Viscount Latimer (1673), 1st Earl of Danby (1674), 1st Marquess of Carmarthen (1689) and 1st Duke of Leeds (1694). Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds, KG (20 February 1632[1] – 26 July… … Wikipedia
Thomas Wight — (? ca.1608 [ A Quantitative Analysis of the London Book Trade 1614 1618 , David L. Gants, Studies in Bibliography Volume 55, 2002, pp. 185 213 gives a date of 1605 for Wight s death.] ) was a bookseller, publisher and draper in London. Wight… … Wikipedia