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Florence Balcombe (17 July 1858 – 25 May 1937) was the wife and literary executor of Bram Stoker. She is remembered for her legal dispute with the makers of Nosferatu , an unauthorized film based on her husband's novel Dracula .
Florence Crittenton Misson, 21 Bleecker Street, 1893 The National Florence Crittenton Mission was an organization established in 1883 by Charles N. Crittenton . It attempted to reform prostitutes and unwed pregnant women through the creation of establishments where they were to live and learn skills.
If any one 'point the finger' at a sister of a god or the wife of any one, and can not prove it, this man shall be taken before the judges and his brow shall be marked (by cutting the skin, or perhaps hair)." [7] "If a woman quarrel with her husband, and say: 'You are not congenial to me,' the reasons for her prejudice must be presented. If she ...
Alessandra di Filippo Macinghi was born between 1406 and 1408 to Filippo di Niccolò Macinghi and Caterina di Bernardo Alberti. [1] The date of her birth is contested as the final entry in her book of accounts in 1471 gives her age as 63 but a tax document from 1427 claims her age to be 22 years and 2 months. [1]
One of the most powerful families of medieval Florence, the Albizi were active members of the wool guild Arte della Lana and were most prosperous between the 13th and 16th centuries. The Albizzi were known for their opposition to the Medici family and their significant role in the city's political and social life.
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Florence obliged, but Milan disregarded its own treaty and occupied a Florentine border town. The conservative government wanted war, while the people bemoaned such a stance as they would be subject to enormous tax increases. The republic went to war with Milan, and won, upon the Republic of Venice's entry on their side.
Pugh wrote and performs two new songs for Zach Braff's drama, "I Hate Myself" and "The Best Part."