Benedict — most commonly refers to Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict and thereby of Western monasticism. It may also may refer to:Peopleaints*Benedict of Aniane *Benedict Biscop *Benedict the Bridge Builder, also known as… … Wikipedia
Benedict Francis — Benedict John Francis (born May 3, 1972) is an award winning stage actor and director based in Winchester, UK. Early life Benedict (Ben) John Francis was born in Isleworth, London, the son of parents Sally (née Steed) and Jaime Francis, who… … Wikipedia
Benedict Waldeck — was a left leaning deputy in the Prussian National Assembly, and later in the Second Chamber. He was tried in Berlin for his political activity in December 1849. Sir John Retcliffe was centrally involved in a forgery scandal to discredit Waldeck … Wikipedia
BENEDICT, SIR JULIUS — (Isaac; 1804–1885), composer and conductor, born in Stuttgart. After conducting in Vienna (1823–25) and later in Naples, he settled in London in 1835. He accompanied Jenny Lind on her American tour (1850–52) and conducted at Drury Lane and Covent … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Benedict Barnham — (c. 1559 1598) was a London merchant, the fourth son of the merchant Francis Barnham. Barnham was alderman of the City of London, and served as Sheriff of the City of London from 1591 to 1592. He was married to Dorothy Smith. They had several… … Wikipedia
Benedict Read — Benedict William Read (born 1945, Seer Green, Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire) is an English art historian, the son of the eminent art critic and poet Sir Herbert Read. Usually known as Ben Read, he is the author of numerous books, essays and… … Wikipedia
Sir Nicholas Mander, 4th Baronet — Sir (Charles) Nicholas Mander, 4th Baronet (b. Wolverhampton 23 March, 1950) is a British Baronet.He is the elder son of Charles Marcus Mander, 3rd baronet of The Mount, by Maria Dolores (d. 2007), née Brödermann, of Hamburg, whom he succeeded in … Wikipedia
Sir Duncan Swann, 2nd Baronet — Sir (Charles) Duncan Swann, 2nd Baronet (January 27, 1879 March 10 1962), was a British barrister, journalist, author and Liberal politician.He was born as Charles Duncan Schwann, the eldest son of Charles Edward Schwann and Elizabeth Duncan.… … Wikipedia
Sir Stuart Coats, 2nd Baronet — Sir Stuart Auchincloss Coats, 2nd Baronet (20 March 1868 ndash; 15 July 1959) was a British politician and Member of Parliament for Wimbledon from 1916 to 1918 and then East Surrey from 1918 to 1922.He was the son of Sir James Coats, 1st Baronet… … Wikipedia
Sir John Pakington (1549-1625) — Sir John Pakington (1549 18 January 1625) of Westwood Park near Droitwich and Aylesbury courtier in the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I. He was a member of the Privy Council under Queen Elizabeth (of whom he was an especial favourite) and a… … Wikipedia
