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Demetrius I

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Demetrius I (Demetrius Poliorcetes) , c.337-283 BC, king of Macedon. The son of Antigonus I , he proved himself a very able commander in his father's wars, particularly against Ptolemy I. Though Ptolemy defeated him at Gaza in 312 BC, Demetrius was able to expel Cassander from Athens; he then defeated Ptolemy off Salamis and took Cyprus. Although he had huge armaments, including new weapons of assault, he failed (305 BC) to take Rhodes by sea. When Cassander, Seleucus I, and Lysimachus, fearing the power of Antigonus, allied themselves against him, Antigonus and Demetrius were badly... Read more
Demetrius Cydones
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia ...Symbouleutikoi ('Exhortations') he vainly encouraged the Byzantine people to unite with the Latins against the Turks. He is considered the most brilliant Byzantine writer of the 14th century. Demetrius Cydones Demetrius Cydones Demetrius Cydones Read more
Demetrius II
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition (Demetrius Nicator) , d. c.125 BC, king of ancient Syria, son of Demetrius I. He was aided against the usurper, Alexander Balas...though she was already married to Alexander Balas. Demetrius ascended the throne in 146 BC, but in fighting against... Read more

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Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 8/22/1993; ; 116 words ; Demetrius, 11, has lots of interests and a lot of potential. He has a smile that can brighten an entire household. Demetrius is friendly and talkative once he gets acquainted with...was younger, he suffered scald burns on his lower body. Demetrius was in fourth grade last year. He enjoys his studies... Read more
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Newspaper article from: The News & Record (Piedmont Triad, NC); 12/17/1999; ; 474 words ; ...Writer Fran McCaffery kept checking with Demetrius Cherry on Wednesday night to make sure...sit out the season with a foot injury. Demetrius made a big difference, said guard Nathan...know he's a different player than the Demetrius Cherry that played last year. He was... Read more
Demetrius Jones not shaken at ND
Newspaper article from: Chicago Defender; 9/5/2007; ; 249 words ; ...describe former Morgan Park football star Demetrius Jones, who struggled in his nationally...Saturday in South Bend, Ind. "We all know Demetrius and we know he hasn't lost any faith...Saturday's game at Penn State Tuesday. "I know Demetrius will be ready when he gets his next opportunity... Read more
Luckett, Demetrius A.
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 7/23/2004; 66 words ; Luckett, Demetrius A. Friday, July 23, 2004 Luckett, Demetrius A. Born To Eternal Life July 19, 2004 at the age of 19. Visitation Sun. July 25, 3PM-7PM. Family hour 6-7PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mon. July 26, 11AM at St. Gabriel Church of... Read more
Nelson, Delane Demetrius
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 2/24/2000; 44 words ; Nelson, Delane Demetrius Thursday, February 24, 2000 Nelson, Delane Demetrius Age 24. Feb. 20, 2000. Visitation Thurs., 2-7 PM at the Funeral Home. Family Hour 6-7 PM. Services Fri. 11 AM at Christ Temple COGIC, 2778 N. 10th St. HUTCHERSON, JEFFRIES & SONS 912 W. Burleigh St. 264-0100 Read more
Funding off-key for music director: OWC alleges Demetrius Fuller mishandled funds as he tried to launch symphony group.
Newspaper article from: Northwest Florida Daily News (Fort Walton Beach, Florida) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News); 12/23/2005; 700+ words ; ...In letters notifying Okaloosa-Walton College music director Demetrius Fuller of his suspension and impending termination, school...sn't sure what its role would be. To the best of my knowledge, Demetrius is still a member of the symphony guild, he said. The expenditure... Read more
Demetrius J. Karos
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 12/11/1986; 131 words ; Demetrius J. Karos, 95, who headed the D. J. Karos Co. produce firm at 832 W. Randolph for 70 years, died yesterday in Gottlieb Memorial... Read more
OBIT - GIULEKAS, ALEXANDER DEMETRIUS
Newspaper article from: Roanoke Times & World News; 8/2/2006; 33 words ; Alexander Demetrius Giulekas, son of George Giulekas and Sandra Clapsadl of Roanoke, passed away July 29, 2006. Funeral mass, St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 2 p.m. August 2, 2006. Arrangements by Oakeys East Chapel. Read more
DEMETRIUS DUBOSE 1971-1999 INNOCENCE LOST.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA); 7/28/1999; ; 700+ words ; ...pro volleyball player, done with the NFL. Then inexplicably, Demetrius DuBose got involved in a police confrontation Saturday night...stubbornness, making his death all the more tragic. ``The Demetrius I knew for all those years was a very bright kid, a kid always... Read more
Kentwood rides Bronson.(football player Demetrius Bronson)
Newspaper article from: Seattle Times (Seattle, WA); 9/23/2006; ; 587 words ; Byline: Sandy Ringer Sep. 23--KENT -- Demetrius Bronson can break an opponent on offense or defense. He showed his abilities on both sides of the football Friday night in leading... Read more

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