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Thomas Thornton (1751/2–1823) was an English sportsman known for hunting, outdoor pursuits, and betting. He was the son of William Thornton, a York MP, and Mary Myster. Born in London, he attended Charterhouse School, studied at Glasgow University in 1766, and entered Trinity College, Cambridge in 1771. After inheriting his father’s estate, Thornton became a keen outdoorsman who revived falconry and led the 2nd West Yorks Militia as its colonel.
Read MoreSanto Stefano Tower, or Torre di Santo Stefano, is a medieval Romanesque bell tower in Ivrea, Italy. It is the only surviving part of the old Santo Stefano abbey, founded in 1041 by Benedictine monks from Fruttuaria Abbey at the request of Bishop Henry II. The abbey was built to reclaim the marshy left bank of the Dora Baltea river and to guard this strategic part of the city with strong walls. The abbey’s buildings were constructed on the site of an ancient chapel dedicated to Saint Stephen, probably dating back to the 5th century, using bricks and reused materials from Roman times.
Read MoreCharles William Maynes (December 9, 1938 – June 2, 2007) was an American diplomat and long-time editor of Foreign Policy magazine. He served as the 12th Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs from April 14, 1977, to April 9, 1980, under President Jimmy Carter.
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