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  2. Great Officers of the Crown of France - Wikipedia

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    The Great Officers of the Crown of France (French: Grands officiers de la couronne de France) were the most important officers of state in the French royal court during the Ancien Régime and Bourbon Restoration. They were appointed by the King of France, with all but the Keeper of the Seals being appointments for life. These positions were ...

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    The Sikh 'Court of Lahore'.. A royal household is the highest-ranking example of patronage.A regent or viceroy may hold court during the minority or absence of the hereditary ruler, and even an elected head of state may develop a court-like entourage of unofficial, personally-chosen advisers and "companions".

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    San Antonio International Airport was founded in 1941 when the City of San Antonio purchased 1,200 acres (490 ha) of undeveloped land that was then north of the city limits (now part of the city's Uptown District) for a project to be called "San Antonio Municipal Airport."

  5. Category:French royal court - Wikipedia

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    French court titles (1 C, 2 P) French courtiers (16 C, ... Pages in category "French royal court" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total.

  6. Great Officers of State - Wikipedia

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    The Great Officers of the Crown of France (French: Grands officiers de la couronne de France) were the most important officers of state in the French royal court during the Ancien Régime and Bourbon Restoration. They were appointed by the King of France, with all but the Keeper of the Seals being appointments for life. These positions were ...

  7. List of common misconceptions about arts and culture

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    The French Army did use cement shoes on Algerians killed in death flights during the Algerian War. [176] Embalming is not legally required in the United States. [177] [178] The Federal Trade Commission passed a rule in 1984 forbidding making this claim, to prevent the funeral industry from promoting the misconception for financial gain. [179]

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  9. Grand Chamberlain of France - Wikipedia

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    The political importance of the Grand Chamberlain stemmed from his having permanent access to the King's Chamber. His symbol of office was the keys to the royal apartments, which he always carried; in token of which, he was permitted to place two gold keys in saltire behind his coat of arms. He also was entitled to carry the banner of France.