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St. Andrew
Language; Encyclopedias
One of the Apostles, suffered martyrdom by crucifixion, became patron saint of Scotland; represented in art as an old man with long white hair and a beard, holding the Gospel in his right hand, and ...
Alderney
Language; Encyclopedias
One of the Channel Islands, 3 or 4 m. long by 2 broad, celebrated for its breed of cows; separated from Cape de la Hogue by the dangerous Race of Alderney.
Antonello
Language; Encyclopedias
Of Messina, Italian painter of the 15th century, introduced from Holland oil-painting into Italy (1414-1493).
Amadeus I.
Language; Encyclopedias
Of Spain, 2nd son of Victor Emmanuel of Italy, elected king of Spain in 1870, but abdicated in 1873 (1845-1890).
Russian America
Language; Encyclopedias
Now called Alaska; belongs by purchase to the United States.
