Lord Curzon
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Lord Curzon — [Lord Curzon] (George Nathaniel Curzon 1859–1925) a British ↑diplomat and politician. He became Viceroy of India at the age of only 39. Later (1919–24) he was ↑Foreign Secretary. Curzon had a strong personality and many … Useful english dictionary
Lord Curzon — George Curzon Pour les articles homonymes, voir Curzon (homonymie). Le marquis Curzon de Kedleston George Nathaniel Curzon (11 janvier … Wikipédia en Français
Curzon — may refer to: As a British family name, it particularly refers to the Curzon family, and is an Anglo Norman territorial name. The Curzon family was involved in the Norman Conquest, and is named after the French town of Notre Dame de Courson in… … Wikipedia
Curzon Hall — Curzon Hall, Dhaka University. Laid out in a spacious and carefully maintained garden, this double storeyed brick building has a large central hall, lateral wings on the east and west with several rooms, and a continuous verandah on all sides.… … Wikipedia
Curzon (Homonymie) — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Curzon peut faire référence à : Curzon, une commune française de Vendée Lord Curzon, (1859 1925), Vice roi des Indes puis ministre britannique des… … Wikipédia en Français
Curzon Islands — (66°46′S 141°35′E / 66.767°S 141.583°E / 66.767; 141.583) are a small group of rocky islands lying close off Cape Decouverte, Adelie Coast. Probably sighted in January 1840 by a French expedition under Captain … Wikipedia
Curzon, George Nathaniel Curzon, Marquess, Viscount Scarsdale, Baron Ravensdale — ▪ British foreign secretary Introduction also called (1898–1911) Baron Curzon of Kedleston , or (1911–21) Earl Curzon of Kedleston born Jan. 11, 1859, Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire, Eng. died March 20, 1925, London British statesman, viceroy of… … Universalium
Curzon, George Nathaniel, Marquess Curzon of Kedleston — (1859–1925) Viceroy of India and British foreign secretary, Curzon was a younger son of an ancient Norman family, and always had a burning desire to add luster to his family’s name by conspicuous political achievement. Educated at Eton and… … Encyclopedia of the Age of Imperialism, 1800–1914
Curzon Line — Demarcation line between Poland and Soviet Russia. The British foreign secretary, Lord Curzon, proposed it as a possible armistice line in the Russo Polish War of 1919–20. His plan was not accepted, and the final peace treaty (1921) provided… … Universalium
Curzon Line — For other uses, see Curzon. v · … Wikipedia
