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131Arabian religion — ▪ ancient religion Introduction beliefs of Arabia comprising the polytheistic beliefs and practices that existed before the rise of Islām in the 7th century AD. Arabia is here understood in the broad sense of the term to include the… …
132Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of, marquess of Douro, marquess of Wellington, earl of Wellington, Viscount Wellington of Talavera and of Wellington, Baron Douro or Wellesley — ▪ prime minister of Great Britain Introduction byname Iron Duke born May 1, 1769, Dublin, Ire. died Sept. 14, 1852, Walmer Castle, Kent, Eng. British army commander during the Napoleonic Wars and later prime minister of Great Britain (1828–30) …