Nigel Leask (born 1958) holds the Regius Chair of English Language and Literature at the
His areas of interest include Romantic literature and culture, in which he has published widely and gained an international reputation.
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Nicolò Giraud — (c.1795 ?) is known for his involvement with Lord Byron at the age of 15 or 16 as both a friend and as a possible lover. He met the poet during the latter s stay in Athens, probably around 1810. They spent a great deal of time together, riding… … Wikipedia
Nicolo Giraud — Nicolo or Nicolas Giraud (born c. 1795 – unknown) was a friend and possible lover of George Gordon Byron. Giraud probably met the poet in about 1810 while Byron was staying in Athens, where the pair spent a great deal of time together.… … Wikipedia
Nicolo Giraud — o Nicolas Giraud (c. 1795–?) es conocido por haber sido amigo y posiblemente amante del poeta romántico inglés George Gordon Byron. Giraud conoció al poeta probablemente alrededor de 1810, mientras Byron se encontraba en Atenas, donde… … Wikipedia Español
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Regius Professor of English Language and Literature, Glasgow — The Regius Chair of English Language and Literature is a Regius Professorship at the University of Glasgow. It was founded in 1861.Regius Professors of English Language and Literature* John Nichol MA LLD (1862) * Andrew Cecil Bradley MA LLD… … Wikipedia
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Manitoba general election, 1988 — The Manitoba general election of April 26, 1988 was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It resulted in a minority government. The Progressive Conservative Party won 25 seats, against 20 for the… … Wikipedia
