Jerdan — This interesting name is of Old French origin, introduced into England and Scotland by the Normans, after the Conquest of 1066. It may be either a topographical or an occupational surname, derived in both cases from the central Old French jardin … Surnames reference
William Jerdan — (April 16, 1782 ndash; July 11, 1869), Scottish journalist, was born at Kelso, Scotland.During the years between 1799 and 1806, he spent short periods in a country lawyer s office, a London West India merchant s counting house, an Edinburgh… … Wikipedia
Letitia Elizabeth Landon — (August 14, 1802 October 15, 1838), English poet and novelist, better known by her initials L. E. L. than by Miss Landon or her married name, Mrs. Maclean.BiographyLandon was descended from an old Herefordshire family, and was born in Chelsea,… … Wikipedia
Letitia Elizabeth Landon — Letitia Elizabeth Landon. Letitia Elizabeth Landon (n. Chelsea, Londres, 14 de agosto de 1802 †15 de octubre de 1838), poetisa y novelista inglesa, más conocida por sus iniciales L. E. L. más que como Miss Landon o Mrs Maclean, descendía de una… … Wikipedia Español
Islas Hermite — Vista de las islas Hermite Localización geográfica / administrativa Océano (mar) … Wikipedia Español
1782 in literature — Events* The Spanish take Minorca. * In the American Revolution, the Battle of the Saints results in a British victory for the battle. * William Blake first meets his patron, John Flaxman.New books* Elizabeth Blower George Bateman * Fanny Burney… … Wikipedia
Rural Studio — The Rural Studio is a design build architecture studio run by Auburn University which aims to teach students about the social responsibilities of the profession of architecture while also providing safe, well constructed and inspirational homes… … Wikipedia
Crail — Coordinates: 56°15′39″N 2°37′35″W / 56.2608°N 2.6263°W / 56.2608; 2.6263 … Wikipedia
Robert Rowand Anderson — Sir Robert Rowand Anderson RSA (5 April 1834 ndash; 1 June 1921) was a Scottish Victorian architect. Anderson trained in the office of George Gilbert Scott in London before setting up his own practice in Edinburgh in 1860. During the 1860s his… … Wikipedia
James Holman — (October 15, 1786 ndash; July 29, 1857), known as the Blind Traveler, was a British adventurer, author and social observer, best known for his writings on his extensive travels. Not only completely blind but suffering from debilitating pain and… … Wikipedia
