title: Thomas Steele (VC)

abstract: Thomas Steele VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. A soldier with the Seaforth Highlanders during the First World War, he was awarded the VC for his actions on 22 February 1917, during the Mesopotamian campaign.

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# Thomas Steele (VC)

**Thomas Steele** VC (6 February 1891 – 11 July 1978) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. A soldier with the Seaforth Highlanders during the First World War, he was awarded the VC for his actions on 22 February 1917, during the Mesopotamian campaign.

## VC action

He was 26 years old, and a sergeant in the 1st Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, Duke of Albany's), British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

> On 22 February 1917 near Sanna-y-Yat, Mesopotamia, at a critical moment when a strong enemy counter-attack had temporarily regained some of the captured trenches, Sergeant Steele helped a comrade to carry a machine-gun into position. He kept this gun in action until relieved and was mainly instrumental in keeping the rest of the line intact. Some hours later another counter-attack enabled the enemy to reoccupy a portion of the captured trenches and Sergeant Steele rallied the troops, encouraging them to remain in their trenches and leading a number of them forward, helped to re-establish our line. On this occasion he was severely wounded.

## Rugby league

Steele played three matches as a professional for Broughton Rangers, one of rugby league's founding clubs, and enjoyed a distinguished career as an amateur with his local club, Healey Street.

## InfoBox

| Thomas Steele | |
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|  | |
| Born | (1891-02-06)6 February 1891
Springhead, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 11 July 1978(1978-07-11) (aged 87)
Springhead, Greater Manchester, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | The Seaforth Highlanders |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Other work | Rugby league player |


title: The Ellington Suites

abstract: The Ellington Suites is an album by the American pianist, composer, and bandleader Duke Ellington. It collects three suites recorded in 1959, 1971, and 1972, and was released on the Pablo label in 1976. The album won a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance by a Big Band in 1976. Ellington and Billy Strayhorn wrote "The Queen's Suite" for Queen Elizabeth II who was presented with a single pressing of the recording, which was not commercially issued during Ellington's lifetime.

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# The Ellington Suites

***The Ellington Suites*** is an album by the American pianist, composer, and bandleader Duke Ellington. It collects three suites recorded in 1959, 1971, and 1972, and was released on the Pablo label in 1976. The album won a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance by a Big Band in 1976. Ellington and Billy Strayhorn wrote "The Queen's Suite" for Queen Elizabeth II who was presented with a single pressing of the recording, which was not commercially issued during Ellington's lifetime.

## Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Although there are some good moments from Ellington's orchestras of 1959 and 1971–72, few of the themes (outside of 'The Single Petal of a Rose' from 'The Queen's Suite') are all that memorable. But even lesser Ellington is of great interest and veteran collectors may want to pick this up".

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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  |
| *The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings* |  |
| *The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide* |  |

## Track listing

All compositions by Duke Ellington except where noted.

1. "The Queen's Suite: Sunset and the Mocking Bird" (Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn) - 3:50
2. "The Queen's Suite: Lightning Bugs and Frogs" (Strayhorn) - 2:52
3. "The Queen's Suite: Le Sucrier Velours" (Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn) - 2:46
4. "The Queen's Suite: Northern Lights" (Strayhorn) - 3:37
5. "The Queen's Suite: The Single Petal of a Rose" (Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn) - 4:08
6. "The Queen's Suite: Apes and Peacocks" (Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn) - 3:05
7. "The Goutelas Suite: Fanfare" - 0:31
8. "The Goutelas Suite: Goutelas" - 1:12
9. "The Goutelas Suite: Get-With-Itness" - 1:55
10. "The Goutelas Suite: Something" - 5:22
11. "The Goutelas Suite: Having at It" - 3:35
12. "The Goutelas Suite: Fanfare" - 0:34
13. "The Uwis Suite: Uwis" - 7:51
14. "The Uwis Suite: Klop" - 2:00
15. "The Uwis Suite: Loco Madi" - 5:52

* Recorded February 25, 1959 (#2-4), April 1, 1959 (#1 and 6), April 14, 1959 (#5), April 27, 1971 (#7-12) & October 5, 1972 (#13-15)

## Personnel

## InfoBox

| The Ellington Suites | |
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|  | |
| Studio album by Duke Ellington | |
| Released | 1976 |
| Recorded | February 25, 1959, April 1, 1959, April 14, 1959, April 27, 1971 & October 5, 1972 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Pablo |
| Producer | Norman Granz |
| Duke Ellington chronology | |
| *Live at the Whitney*
(1972) ***The Ellington Suites***
(1976) *This One's for Blanton!*
(1972) | |


title: Trifurcula chamaecytisi

abstract: Trifurcula chamaecytisi is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It was described by Zdenek Laštuvka and Ales Laštuvka in 1994. It is known from Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Hungary and Russia. The larvae feed on Chamaecytisus species, including C. austriacus.

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# Trifurcula chamaecytisi

***Trifurcula chamaecytisi*** is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It was described by Zdenek Laštuvka and Ales Laštuvka in 1994. It is known from Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Hungary and Russia.

The larvae feed on *Chamaecytisus* species, including *C. austriacus*.

## InfoBox

| *Trifurcula chamaecytisi* | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Nepticulidae |
| Genus: | *Trifurcula* |
| Species: | ***T. chamaecytisi*** |
| Binomial name | |
| ***Trifurcula chamaecytisi***<br>Z. & A. Laštuvka, 1994 | |
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title: Oxyrhopus

abstract: Oxyrhopus, the false coral snakes, is a genus of colubrid snakes that belong to the subfamily Dipsadinae. All 15 members of the genus are found in the northern part of South America, with the native range of the most widespread member, Oxyrhopus petolarius, extending into Central America and Trinidad and Tobago as well.

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# Oxyrhopus

***Oxyrhopus***, the **false coral snakes**, is a genus of colubrid snakes that belong to the subfamily Dipsadinae. All 15 members of the genus are found in the northern part of South America, with the native range of the most widespread member, *Oxyrhopus petolarius*, extending into Central America and Trinidad and Tobago as well.

## Species

The following 15 species are recognized as being valid.

The former *Oxyrhopus venezuelanus* Shreve, 1947 is currently considered a synonym of *Oxyrhopus doliatus*.

*Nota bene*: In the above list, a binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than *Oxyrhopus*.

## Description

Species in the genus *Oxyrhopus* share the following characters:

Head distinct from neck. Eye moderate or small. Pupil vertically elliptic. Body cylindrical or slightly laterally compressed. Tail moderate or long.

Dorsal scales smooth, with apical pits, and arranged in 19 rows at midbody.

Maxillary teeth 10–15, subequal, followed after a gap by two enlarged grooved teeth, located just behind the posterior border of the eye.

## Further reading

* Freiberg M (1982). *Snakes of South America*. Hong Kong: T.F.H. Publications. 189 pp. ISBN 0-87666-912-7. (*Oxyrhopus*, pp. 78–79, 104–105, 137 + photographs on pp. 135, 138, 190–191).
* Wagler J (1830). *Natürliches System der Amphibien, mit vorangehender Classification des Säugthiere und Vögel. Ein Beitrag zur vergleichenden Zoologie.* Munich, Stuttgart, and Tübingen: J.G. Cotta. vi + 354 pp. + one plate. (*Oxyrhopus*, new genus, pp. 185–186). (in German and Latin).

## InfoBox

| *Oxyrhopus* | |
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| *Oxyrhopus melanogenys* in Ecuador. | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Subfamily: | Dipsadinae |
| Genus: | *Oxyrhopus*<br>Wagler, 1830 |
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| Synonyms | |
| *Brachyruton, Clelia, Coluber, Duberria, Erythrolamprus, Lycodon, Olisthenes, Phimophis, Pseudoboa, Rhinosimus, Scytale, Siphlophis, Sphenocephalus* | |


title: The Brack

abstract: The Brack is a mountain, located in the Arrochar Alps, on the south side of Glen Croe, near Loch Goil in Argyll and Bute in Scotland. The Brack has two summits: the lower peak, Cruach Fhiarach, can be seen from the shores of Loch Long, and the main peak is seen from Glen Croe and Loch Goil. The Brack is in the Ardgoil range, which is located on a peninsula bounded on the west by Loch Goil and Loch Long on the east, both lochs being arms of the Firth of Clyde. The Brack is connected by ridges to Ben Donich and Cnoc Còinnich, and is surrounded by a number of higher peaks. It is classified as a Corbett. The Loch Lomond and Cowal Way passes to the south of the peak, over the bealach separating The Brack from Cnoc Còinnich. The Brack is usually climbed from Glen Croe, often in conjunction with Ben Donich. A traverse of the mountain can also be made by linking the direct ascent from Glen Croe with a descent via the south west ridge to the head of the Coilessan Glen. It may also be climbed from Lochgoilhead. Glen Croe, the Arrochar Alps, Ardgartan and Loch Goil are home to pine martens and eagles because of the rugged terrain.

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# The Brack

**The Brack** is a mountain, located in the Arrochar Alps, on the south side of Glen Croe, near Loch Goil in Argyll and Bute in Scotland. The Brack has two summits: the lower peak, Cruach Fhiarach, can be seen from the shores of Loch Long, and the main peak is seen from Glen Croe and Loch Goil.

The Brack is in the Ardgoil range, which is located on a peninsula bounded on the west by Loch Goil and Loch Long on the east, both lochs being arms of the Firth of Clyde. The Brack is connected by ridges to Ben Donich and Cnoc Còinnich, and is surrounded by a number of higher peaks. It is classified as a Corbett. The Loch Lomond and Cowal Way passes to the south of the peak, over the bealach separating The Brack from Cnoc Còinnich.

The Brack is usually climbed from Glen Croe, often in conjunction with Ben Donich. A traverse of the mountain can also be made by linking the direct ascent from Glen Croe with a descent via the south west ridge to the head of the Coilessan Glen. It may also be climbed from Lochgoilhead. Glen Croe, the Arrochar Alps, Ardgartan and Loch Goil are home to pine martens and eagles because of the rugged terrain.

## Mountaineering interest

The Brack is known to climbers for its collection of mountaineering routes, both summer and winter. The line of the Inglis Clark Arête is prominent on the east skyline when the mountain is viewed from Glen Croe, with the deep gashes of Great Central Gully and Elephant Gully obvious in the large north-facing cliff face. The climbs on the mountain are detailed in the Scottish Mountaineering Club guide to Arran, Arrochar and the Southern Highlands.

56°11′14″N 4°49′46″W / 56.18719°N 4.82958°W / 56.18719; -4.82958

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| The Brack | |
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| The Brack viewed from the A83 road at Rest and be Thankful | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 787 m (2,582 ft) |
| Prominence | 403 m (1,322 ft) |
| Geography | |
|  | |
| Location | Argyll and Bute, Scotland |
| Parent range | Arrochar Alps, Grampian Mountains |
| OS grid | NN245030 |
| Topo map | OS *Landranger* 56 |


title: Umrawat, Bhiwani

abstract: Umrawat is a village in the Bhiwani district of the Indian state of Haryana. It lies approximately 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi) south east of the district headquarters town of Bhiwani. As of the 2011 Census of India, the village had 510 households with a population of 2,781 of which 1,520 were male and 1,261 female, First CMA of Village Mukesh and Rakesh s/o Shri Bhagwan Sharma and Parveen Dutt Sharma(CMA Topper), The First Railway Employee of Village is Munesh Kaushik s/o Shri Bhagwan Sharma, Senior Train Manager.

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# Umrawat, Bhiwani

**Umrawat** is a village in the Bhiwani district of the Indian state of Haryana. It lies approximately 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi) south east of the district headquarters town of Bhiwani. As of the 2011 Census of India, the village had 510 households with a population of 2,781 of which 1,520 were male and 1,261 female, First CMA of Village Mukesh and Rakesh s/o Shri Bhagwan Sharma and Parveen Dutt Sharma(CMA Topper), The First Railway Employee of Village is Munesh Kaushik s/o Shri Bhagwan Sharma, Senior Train Manager (Bhiwani Junction).

## InfoBox

| Umrawat | |
| --- | --- |
| Village | |
| Location in Haryana, IndiaUmrawat, Bhiwani (India) | |
| Coordinates: 28°46′09″N 76°11′05″E / 28.7692°N 76.1847°E / 28.7692; 76.1847 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Haryana |
| District | Bhiwani |
| Tehsil | Bhiwani |
| Government | |
| Body | Village panchayat |
| Population (2011) | |
| Total | 2,781 |
| Languages | |
| Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |


title: Military Industry Corporation

abstract: The Military Industry Corporation is the state-run defense corporation of Sudan. It is responsible for the production of a wide range of defence equipment, such as munitions, firearms, artillery etc.

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# Military Industry Corporation

The **Military Industry Corporation** is the state-run defense corporation of Sudan. It is responsible for the production of a wide range of defence equipment, such as munitions, firearms, artillery etc.

## History

The MIC was established by national decree in 1993 under the Ministry of Defence and consolidate the existing defense establishment and manufacturing plants.

MIC has made efforts to push more sales in Africa since 2013 when MIC’s director of external relations, Ali Othman Mahmoud said that local production is being encouraged to meet the needs of the Sudanese military and export any surplus materials abroad.

## Organisation

The MIC is grouped into the following major complexes covering different areas:

* Alshagara Industrial Complex (AIC)

Established in 1959 as the El Sharja Ammunition Plant, it was absorbed into MIC during its formation. AIC is responsible for manufacturing a wide range of small arms ammunition. Established in 1993 and inaugurated in 1996, YIC appears to be responsible for the processing and manufacturing of dual use products that cover the construction, transport and manufacturing industries in Khartoum's Soba section. It's managed by the National Intelligence and Security Service and has a 35% ownership by Iran. Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp personnel were reported to be working there. In 2012, it was suggested that the Israeli Air Force conducted an air strike on YIC. * Elshaheed Ibrahim Shamseldeen Complex for Heavy Industries

Established in 2002 in Giad, the complex is responsible for the manufacturing and maintenance of armored vehicles as well as industrial heavy vehicles. * Alzargaa Engineering Complex

Established in 1999 and inaugurated in 2004 in Halfya, Khartoum, the Alzargaa Engineering Complex is responsible for various electronics and electro-optic equipment for the Sudan military. It is also involved in the Sudanese telecommunications market through Sudatel. * Safat Aviation Complex (SAC)

Established in 2005, SAC is responsible for supporting the Sudanese Air Force in the maintenance of its military aviation capabilities. Africa Confidential reports that UAVs made in SAC were done with Iranian assistance.

## Productions

The MIC have advertised a wide range of products that appears to be versions of equipment originally supplied to Sudan or licensed by China, Russia and Iran. Armored vehicles are repaired and produced at the Elshaheed Ibrahim Shams el Deen Complex in Khartoum.

### Small arms

#### Pistols

A CZ-75 clone built with Chinese machinery, originally designed and built in the Czech Republic. A clone built from Chinese machinery; in .32 ACP caliber, originally designed and built in Czech Republic.

#### Assault rifles

Local licensed copy of the G3 rifle designed in Germany, it is assembled with Iranian machine tools. Chinese AKM. Built with Chinese machinery. It is marketed as a submachine gun. Chinese AR-15 clone, built with machinery bought from China. It was marked as being chambered in 7.62 NATO ammo. The correction was made that MIC documentation mentions that it chambers 5.56 NATO ammo in recent years. Based on the QBZ-97/Type 97, it is chambered in 5.56 NATO ammo and seemingly made from Chinese components shipped to Khartoum.

#### Sub-machine guns

Designed in Germany, it is made from Iranian machinery.

#### Machine-guns

A Type 80 machine gun built from machinery bought in China. A Type 85 heavy machine gun built from machinery bought in China. A MG3 machine gun designed in Germany, also built from machinery bought in Iran.

#### Grenade launcher

#### Light antitank weapons

A widely used antitank weapon, manufactured under from Bulgaria's ATGL-type RPGs, although the pistol grips were based on Iranian-made RPGs. A variant of it, the Sinar RPG-7V, is based on Iranian commando-type RPGs.

#### Heavy antitank weapons

A licensed version of the HJ-8.

#### MANPADS

Made from the FN-6.

### Armoured vehicles

#### Jeeps

Licensed version of the Safir.

#### MBT

Unlicensed copy from Russia/China. Unlicensed copy from China. Unlicensed copy from Iran. Unlicensed copy from China, similar to Type 59D. An armoured reconnaissance vehicle based on a South Korean KIA truck chassis made under licence. * Tamal

A technical based on the Ruiqi pickup trucks made under Zhengzhou Nissan. * Nimr LRPV:

An armoured patrol vehicle based on a Dongfeng-made vehicle.

#### Howitzer

Unlicensed copy from Bulgaria or Iran.

#### IFV

Unlicensed copy, originally produced in Russia; derived from the BTR-80A IFV. Unlicensed copy, originally produced in China; derived from the WZ551 IFV. * Shareef 3 IFV

An upgrade to the BTR-70 by changing original two ZMZ-4905 engines with a more fuel-efficient KAMAZ-7403 V8 water-cooled diesel developing 260hp at 2,600 rpm with the installation of a BMP-1 IFV turret. Unlicensed copy, originally produced in Iran; derived from the Rakhsh IFV. Clone of the BRDM-2. Its engine is changed from a GAZ-41 V8 petrol engine developing 140 hp to an Isuzu 6HH-1 6-cylinder diesel developing 210 hp. Unlicensed copy, originally produced in Iran, derived from the Boragh IFV. Variant of Khatim 1, houses a mortar. * Khatim 4

Variant of Khatim 1. It debuted at the IDEX 2017 convention.

### Artillery

Unlicensed copy, originally produced in Russia; derived from the BS-3. Unlicensed copy, originally produced in Russia; derived from the D-30M. It's mounted on a Kamaz truck. Unlicensed copy, originally produced in Russia; derived from the M-30. Unlicensed copy, originally produced in Russia; derived from the M-37M. Unlicensed copy, originally produced in Russia; derived from the SPG-9. Unlicensed copy, originally produced in China; derived from the Chinese MLRS Type 63. It's mounted on a South Korean KIA-made truck.

### Others

* Ateed

An indigenous RCWS system, it debuted at the IDEX 2015 convention. It's licensed from the Iranian ARIO-H762 RCWS made by Rayan Roshd Afzar.

## InfoBox

Military Industry Corporation
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| Native name | هيئة التصنيع الحربي |
| Company type | State-owned company |
| Industry | Defence |
| Founded | 1993 (1993) |
| Headquarters | Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan |
| Area served | Africa |
| Key people | Mirghani Idris (President) |
| Products | munitions, firearms, artillery, combat vehicle, naval vessels, civil and military aerospace, electro-optical devices, telecommunications |
| Subsidiaries | * Alshagara Industrial Complex * Yarmouk Industrial Complex * Elshaheed Ibrahim Shamseldeen Complex for Heavy Industries * Alzargaa Engineering Complex * Safat Aviation Complex |
| Website | www.mic.sd |


title: Vinu Udani Siriwardhana

abstract: Vinu Udani Siriwardana is a Sri Lankan actress, model, and TV presenter. In 2012 she participated in the "Derana Veet Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2012" pageant and succeeded in becoming the joint winner for the title 'Derana Veet Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2012' with Sumudu Prasadini.

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# Vinu Udani Siriwardhana

**Vinu Udani Siriwardana** (Sinhala:විනු උදානි සිරිවර්ධන) (born March 10, 1992) is a Sri Lankan actress, model, and TV presenter. In 2012 she participated in the "Derana Veet Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2012" pageant and succeeded in becoming the joint winner for the title 'Derana Veet Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2012' with Sumudu Prasadini (the latter represented Sri Lanka at the Miss World 2012 beauty pageant).

## Personal life

Vinu is the second in her family with an elder brother, Sanu, and a younger sister, Ruvi. She received her education at Anula Vidyalaya. Currently, she lives in Colombo. She married Kasun Liyanage, a lecturer in Economics, in 2020.

Recently she was awarded the Nelson Mendala Peace Awards 2019. In addition, she hosts the Friday programme *Hada Redi Peya*. She also plans to write a book.

## Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2012

Vinu won the 'Derana Veet Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2012' title at the official event held on 31 March 2012 at Blue Water, Wadduwa. On that day Sumudu Prasadini was chosen as the 1st runner- up of the beauty pageant. However, it was later revealed that a calculation error had occurred and on 4 April 2012, Sumudu Prasadini was crowned the winner of the pageant at a ceremony held at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. It was concluded that both, Vinu and Sumudu would share the main title and that Sumudu would represent Sri Lanka at the Miss World 2012 pageant held in China on August 18, 2012.

In addition to the main title, Vinu also won the title 'Miss Talent' at one of the mini pageants held during the event and the title 'Sunday Observer Most Popular contestant' by receiving the highest number of public votes through the Sunday Observer newspaper.

## Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International

Vinu also represented Sri Lanka at 18th Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International pageant, which was held in Nanjing, China and competed for the main title as well as two mini titles - 'Best in Talent' and 'Best National Costume'. At this competition, she succeeded in making into the top ten finalists in 'Best in Talent' and top 25 in 'Best National Costume' titles.

## Acting career

Vinu started her acting career through the teledrama *Pipena Mal* playing the supporting role of Parami. But her most notable performance as an actress was the character "Tharumalee" in the teledrama *Tharumalee* and *Wes* teledrama. In addition to acting in teledramas, Vinu has also proven her talent through acting in several music videos.

## Filmography

Key
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| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2015 | *Ahelepola Kumarihami* |  |  |
| 2016 | *Paththini* | Manimekhala |  |
| 2018 | *Yama Raja Siri* | Yama Devi |  |
| 2019 | *Goree* | Indu |  |
| 2023 | *Kadira Divyaraja* | Rati |  |
| 2024 | *Sihinayaki Adare* |  |  |
| TBA | *Akasa Palama* |  |  |

1. "Beauty with a purpose". Daily News (Sri Lanka). 1 June 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
2. Ready to write a book
3. "Sumudu Prasadini is Derana Veet Miss Sri Lanka 2012". www.universalqueen.com. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
4. "'Pipena Mal' : A tale of sacrifices". The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). 5 August 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
5. "'Tharumalee' shows change of village". The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). 17 February 2013. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
6. "Kadira Divyaraja who appears all deities". Dinamina. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
7. "Tale of Jack and Magical Beans in Sri Lankan way". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 June 2020.

## InfoBox

| Vinu Udani Siriwardana | |
| --- | --- |
| Born | Vinu Udani Siriwardana
(1992-03-10) 10 March 1992
Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Anula Vidyalaya |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model, tv presenter |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse | Kasun Liyanage (m. 2020) |
| Awards | Miss Sri Lanka 2012 (joint winner with Sumudu Prasadini) |


title: Matt Dominguez (baseball)

abstract: Matthew Scott Dominguez is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, and Toronto Blue Jays and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chiba Lotte Marines.

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# Matt Dominguez (baseball)

**Matthew Scott Dominguez** (born August 28, 1989) is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, and Toronto Blue Jays and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chiba Lotte Marines.

## Early career

Dominguez was born in Van Nuys, California, to Fernando and Cindy Dominguez. His father is a Los Angeles Times copy editor.

He was drafted out of Chatsworth High School by the Marlins with the 12th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball draft.

## Professional career

### Florida Marlins

#### Minor leagues

Dominguez was assigned to the Rookie level Gulf Coast League Marlins after the draft. After 5 games, he was promoted to the Low–A Jamestown Jammers for the remainder of the season. He batted .158 with one home run and six RBI in 15 total games in 2007. Dominguez played the entire 2008 season with the Single–A Greensboro Grasshoppers, and in 88 games played, hit .296 with 18 home runs and 70 RBI. He split the 2009 season with the Advanced-A Jupiter Hammerheads and Double–A Jacksonville Suns. In 134 total games played, Dominguez hit .247 with 13 home runs and 62 RBI. He was named a mid-season All-Star for Jupiter. In the offseason, Dominguez would play with the Mesa Solar Sox of the Arizona Fall League (AFL), and despite hitting only .188 in 12 games, was named a Rising Star by the AFL.

In 2010, Dominguez was assigned to Jacksonville for the entire season. He participated in the Double-A All-Star Game that season, and was named the game's Top Star. In 138 games played, he hit .252 with 14 home runs and 81 RBI. He was also named a post-season All-Star, and an MiLB.com Organization All-Star for the Marlins. Dominguez battled injuries in the 2011 season, playing in 87 games for the Triple–A New Orleans Zephyrs, but also making rehab appearances for Jupiter and Jacksonville. Dominguez would hit .249 in 2011, along with 12 home runs and 58 RBI, before being called up by the Marlins for the first time in his career. In the offseason, he played in 21 games for the Surprise Saguaros in the AFL, batting .226 with four home runs and 19 RBI, and was again named an AFL Rising Star.

#### Major leagues

Dominguez was called up to the major leagues for the first time on September 6, 2011. He made his debut as a pinch hitter that day against the New York Mets. The next day, He got his first major league hit off of Mets' pitcher R. A. Dickey.

Dominguez began the 2012 season in Triple-A New Orleans, and hit .234 in 78 games.

### Houston Astros

On July 4, 2012, Dominguez and Rob Rasmussen were traded to the Houston Astros in exchange for Carlos Lee. He played the next day against the Pittsburgh Pirates and went 0–2. On July 9, Dominguez was sent to the Triple-A Oklahoma City RedHawks, after playing 4 games with the Astros. He hit two home runs in a game against the Texas Rangers. He made the Astros' major league roster in 2013 and 2014, but was sent down to the minors before the start of the 2015 season, losing his starting spot to Luis Valbuena, who was acquired by the Astros in January. In 2013, he hit for a .241 batting average, along with 21 home runs, and 77 runs batted in. The next season, he slumped to a .215 average, 16 home runs, and 57 RBIs. He was designated for assignment on June 8, 2015.

### Milwaukee Brewers

Dominguez was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers on June 16, 2015, and was assigned to Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox. In 72 games played for the Sky Sox in 2015, he hit .281 with 6 home runs and 30 RBI, and won an MiLB Gold Glove.

### Toronto Blue Jays

On September 6, 2015, Dominguez was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays, and optioned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. Dominguez attended 2016 Major League spring training, and was optioned to the Bisons on March 18, 2016. He was recalled by the Blue Jays on April 26, and started at third base against the Chicago White Sox that night. Following a 3–1 victory over the Texas Rangers on May 3, Dominguez was optioned back to Triple-A Buffalo. On June 5, he was recalled by the Blue Jays. Dominguez was placed on optional waivers on June 7. On September 2, Dominguez was designated for assignment to clear roster space for Matt Dermody. Dominguez appeared in five games for the Blue Jays in 2016, going hitless in 11 at–bats. He elected free agency following the season on November 7.

### Boston Red Sox

On December 13, 2016, Dominguez signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox that included an invitation to spring training. He spent the 2017 season with the Triple–A Pawtucket Red Sox, playing in 116 games and batting .264/.295/.425 with 16 home runs and 67 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.

### Chiba Lotte Marines

On December 23, 2017, Dominguez signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He became a free agent after the 2018 season.

## InfoBox

| Matt Dominguez | |
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| Dominguez with the Houston Astros in 2014 | |
| **Third baseman** | |
| **Born:**  (1989-08-28) August 28, 1989<br>Chatsworth, California, U.S. | |
| **Batted:** Right**Threw:** Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| **MLB:** September 6, 2011, for the Florida Marlins | |
| **NPB:** May 5, 2018, for the Chiba Lotte Marines | |
| Last appearance | |
| **MLB:** June 6, 2016, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
| **NPB:** July 11, 2018, for the Chiba Lotte Marines | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .231 |
| Home runs | 42 |
| Runs batted in | 152 |
| NPB statistics | |
| Batting average | .222 |
| Home runs | 13 |
| Runs batted in | 44 |
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title: Matsumuraja capitophoroides

abstract: Matsumuraja capitophoroides is an aphid in the superfamily Aphidoidea in the order Hemiptera. It is a true bug and sucks sap from plants. It is one of the two endemic aphid species of Sri Lanka. The species was first described by Dick Hille Ris Lambers in 1966.

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# Matsumuraja capitophoroides

***Matsumuraja capitophoroides*** is an aphid in the superfamily Aphidoidea in the order Hemiptera. It is a true bug and sucks sap from plants. It is one of the two endemic aphid species of Sri Lanka. The species was first described by Dick Hille Ris Lambers in 1966.

* http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Matsumuraja\_capitophoroides/classification/
* http://aphid.speciesfile.org/Common/basic/Taxa.aspx?TaxonNameID=1170302
* Yu, Dicky Sick Ki (1997–2012). "*Matsumuraja capitophoroides* Hille Ris Lambers 1966". *Home of Ichneumonoidea*. Taxapad. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.

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| *Matsumuraja capitophoroides* | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Family: | Aphididae |
| Genus: | *Matsumuraja* |
| Species: | ***M. capitophoroides*** |
| Binomial name | |
| ***Matsumuraja capitophoroides***<br>Hille Ris Lambers, 1966 | |
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title: Matthew 8:3

abstract: Matthew 8:3 is the third verse of the eighth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. This verse continues the miracle story of Jesus cleansing a leper, the first of a series of miracles in Matthew.

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# Matthew 8:3

**Matthew 8:3** is the third verse of the eighth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. This verse continues the miracle story of Jesus cleansing a leper, the first of a series of miracles in Matthew.

## Content

In the original Greek according to Westcott-Hort this verse is:

καὶ ἐκτείνας τὴν χεῖρα ἥψατο αὐτοῦ λέγων θέλω καθαρίσθητι καὶ εὐθέως ἐκαθαρίσθη αὐτοῦ ἡ λέπρα

In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads:

And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

The English Standard Version translates the passage as:

And Jesus\[a\] stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

For a collection of other versions see BibleHub Matthew 8:3.

## Analysis

The events in this verse are paralleled in Mark 1:41 with the notable change that Mark has Jesus acting because he pitied the leper. Matthew removes the emotional motivation, throughout his gospel Jesus' emotions are only rarely mentioned, reducing the references to the humanity of Jesus. Davies and Allison reject the idea that growing reverence caused the author of Matthew to limit Jesus' emotions, and the later Gospel of John makes frequent reference to Jesus' feelings.

Stretching out his hand is an expression that occurs some 80 times in the LXX version of the Hebrew Bible, and the standard physical expression of healing and causing miracles. Touching the leper is seemingly in defiance of Leviticus 5:3 and touching an unclean leper would have made Jesus himself unclean. Keener argues that this is not a violation of the law, as Jesus is fulfilling it by his act of cleansing the leper.

Bede used this verse as a compact criticism of various heresies he perceived. "I will" disproves Photinus' view that Jesus is not divine; "be Clean" counters Arianism; and "touched him" denies the Manichaeism rejection of Jesus' physicality.

## Commentary from the Church Fathers

Chrysostom: He was able, to cleanse by a word, or even by mere will, but He put out His hand, He stretched forth his hand and touched him, to show that He was not subject to the Law, and that to the pure nothing is impure. Elisha truly kept the Law in all strictness, and did not go out and touch Naaman, but sends him to wash in Jordan. But the Lord shows that He does not heal as a servant, but as Lord heals and touches; His hand was not made unclean by the leprosy, but the leprous body was made pure by the holy hand. For He came not only to heal bodies, but to lead the soul to the true wisdom. As then He did not forbid to eat with unwashen hands, so here He teaches us that it is the leprosy of the soul we ought only to dread, which is sin, but that the leprosy of the body is no impediment to virtue.

Pseudo-Chrysostom: But though He transgressed the letter of the Law, He did not transgress its meaning. For the Law forbade to touch leprosy, because it could not hinder that the touch should not defile; therefore it meant not that lepers should not be healed, but that they that touched should not be polluted. So He was not polluted by touching the leprosy, but purified the leprosy by touching it.

John of Damascus: For He was not only God, but man also, whence He wrought Divine wonders by touch and word; for as by an instrument so by His body the Divine acts were done.

Chrysostom: But for touching the leprous man there is none that accuses Him, because His hearers were not yet seized with envy against Him.

Pseudo-Chrysostom: Had He healed him without speaking, who would know by whose power he had been healed? So the will to heal was for the sake of the leprous man; the word was for the sake of them that beheld, therefore He said, I will, be thou clean.

Jerome: It is not to be read, as most of the Latins think, ‘I will to cleanse thee;’ but separately, He first answers, I will, and then follows the command, be thou clean. The leper has said, If thou wilt; the Lord answers, I will; he first said, Thou canst make me clean; the Lord spake, Be thou clean.

Chrysostom: Nowhere else do we see Him using this word though He be working ever so signal a miracle; but He here adds, I will, to confirm the opinion of the people and the leprous man concerning His power. Nature obeyed the word of the Purifier with proper speed, whence it follows, and straight his leprosy was cleansed. But even this word straightway is too slow to express the speed with which the deed was done.

Adamantius (Pseudo-Origen): Because he was not slow to believe, his cure is not delayed; he did not linger in his confession, Christ did not linger in His cure.

Augustine: Luke has mentioned the cleansing of this leper, though not in the same order of events, but as his manner is to recollect things omitted, and to put first things that were done later, as they were divinely suggested; so that what they had known before, they afterwards set down in writing when they were recalled to their minds.

| Preceded by
**Matthew 8:2** | **Gospel of Matthew
Chapter 8** | Succeeded by
**Matthew 8:4** |
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## InfoBox

| Matthew 8:3 | |
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| 8:28:4 | |
| Niels Larsen Stevns's 1913 depiction of Jesus curing the leper | |
| Book | Gospel of Matthew |
| Christian Bible part | New Testament |


title: Matt Dyson

abstract: Matthew A. Dyson is an American football coach and a former player. He is currently the head coach of the George Mason University football team. He played college football as an outside linebacker for the University of Michigan from 1991 to 1994. He was selected as a first-team All-Big Ten linebacker as well as Honorable Mention All-American in 1992. He was the defensive player of the game in the 1994 Holiday Bowl. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 1995 NFL draft and appeared in four games during the 1995 Oakland Raiders season.

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# Matt Dyson

**Matthew A. Dyson** (born August 1, 1972) is an American football coach and a former player. He is currently the head coach of the George Mason University football team. He played college football as an outside linebacker for the University of Michigan from 1991 to 1994. He was selected as a first-team All-Big Ten linebacker as well as Honorable Mention All-American in 1992. He was the defensive player of the game in the 1994 Holiday Bowl. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 1995 NFL draft and appeared in four games during the 1995 Oakland Raiders season.

## Early years

Dyson was born in La Plata, Maryland, in 1972. He attended La Plata High School. While attending La Plata High School, Dyson competed in football, basketball, soccer, and track and field. He was a running back and defensive end for the La Plata football team.

## University of Michigan

Dyson enrolled at the University of Michigan in 1990 and played college football as an outside linebacker for the Michigan Wolverines football teams from 1991 to 1994. After redshirting in 1990, Dyson started two games at outside linebacker in 1991, 10 games in 1992, nine games in 1993, and eight games in 1994.

As a redshirt sophomore, Dyson recorded 52 tackles and an interception for the undefeated 1992 Michigan Wolverines football team that compiled a 9–0–3 and defeated Washington in the 1993 Rose Bowl. At the end of the 1992 season, Dyson was selected as a first-team All-Big Ten linebacker. As a senior, he sustained a broken left foot in the 1994 season opener against Boston College, and missed the following three games before returning to action against Michigan State. In his final game for Michigan, Dyson was selected as the defensive player of the game in the Wolverines' 24-14 victory over Colorado State in the 1994 Holiday Bowl. In four seasons at Michigan, Dyson totaled 124 tackles, two pass breakups, one interception and one fumble recovery.

## Professional football

Dyson was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round (138th overall pick) of the 1995 NFL draft. He appeared in four games, none of them as a starter, for the Raiders during the 1995 season.

## Coaching career

After retiring from his playing career, Dyson worked as a coach. He was the defensive and offensive line coach and assistant defensive coordinator for the Falls Church High School football team in Falls Church, Virginia. He has also served as the head coach of the Falls Church track and field team. He was the head coach of the George Mason University football team for nine years.

## Personal

Dyson lives in Gainesville, Virginia. He and his wife, Sara, have three daughters.

## InfoBox

Matt Dyson
| Personal information | |
| --- | --- |
| Born: | (1972-08-01) August 1, 1972<br>La Plata, Maryland, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | La Plata (MD) |
| College: | Michigan |
| Position: | Head coach |
| NFL draft: | 1995 / round: 5 / pick: 138 |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics | |
| Games: 4  Games started: 0 | |
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| Player stats at **PFR** | |
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title: Matt Earl Beesley

abstract: Matthew Earl Beesley is an American film director and television director living in Bell Canyon, California; he is the son of Dr. Earl Beesley. From 1984 to 1988, he worked as assistant director on a number of notable films including National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989), The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) and Chain Reaction (1996). He made his head directorial debut with the 1998 film Point Blank starring Mickey Rourke. Some of his television directing credits include Chicago Fire, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami, Prison Break, Lost, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Criminal Minds, The Closer and Hawaii Five-0.

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# Matt Earl Beesley

**Matthew Earl Beesley** is an American film director and television director living in Bell Canyon, California; he is the son of Dr. Earl Beesley.

From 1984 to 1988, he worked as assistant director on a number of notable films including *National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation* (1989), *The Beverly Hillbillies* (1993) and *Chain Reaction* (1996). He made his head directorial debut with the 1998 film *Point Blank* starring Mickey Rourke.

Some of his television directing credits include *Chicago Fire*, *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation*, *CSI: Miami*, *Prison Break*, *Lost*, *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit*, *Criminal Minds*, *The Closer* and *Hawaii Five-0*.

## Personal life

His ex-wife is psychoanalyst Nina Savelle-Rocklin, the daughter of former San Francisco State University professor Arthur Asa Berger. Their daughter, Ariel, is a singer.

## InfoBox

| Matt Earl Beesley | |
| --- | --- |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, television director |
| Years active | 1978–present |


title: Vivian Okwach

abstract: Vivian Okwach is a Kenyan rugby sevens player. She competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics as part of the Kenyan team that qualified for the Olympics after South Africa declined their spot.

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# Vivian Okwach

**Vivian Okwach** (born 9 February 1999) is a Kenyan rugby sevens player. She competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics as part of the Kenyan team that qualified for the Olympics after South Africa declined their spot.

## InfoBox

Vivian Okwach
| Date of birth | (1999-02-09) 9 February 1999 |
| --- | --- |
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Rugby union career | |
| National sevens team  **Years** **Team** **Comps**  2021  Kenya | |


title: Vitaly Bergelson

abstract:
Vitaly Bergelson is a mathematical researcher and professor at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. His research focuses on ergodic theory and combinatorics. Bergelson received his Ph.D in 1984 under Hillel Furstenberg at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
He gave an invited address at the International Congress of Mathematicians in 2006 in Madrid.
Among Bergelson's best known results is a polynomial generalization of Szemerédi's theorem. The latter provided a positive solution to the famous Erdős–Turán conjecture from 1936 stating that any set of integers of positive upper density contains arbitrarily long arithmetic progressions. In a 1996 paper Bergelson and Leibman obtained an analogous statement for "polynomial progressions". The Bergelson-Leibman theorem and the techniques developed in its proof spurred significant further applications and generalizations, particularly in the recent work of Terence Tao. In 2012 he became a fellow of the American Mathematical Society.

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# Vitaly Bergelson

**Vitaly Bergelson** (born 1950 in Kiev) is a mathematical researcher and professor at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. His research focuses on ergodic theory and combinatorics.

Bergelson received his Ph.D in 1984 under Hillel Furstenberg at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He gave an invited address at the International Congress of Mathematicians in 2006 in Madrid. Among Bergelson's best known results is a polynomial generalization of Szemerédi's theorem. The latter provided a positive solution to the famous Erdős–Turán conjecture from 1936 stating that any set of integers of positive upper density contains arbitrarily long arithmetic progressions. In a 1996 paper Bergelson and Leibman obtained an analogous statement for "polynomial progressions". The Bergelson-Leibman theorem and the techniques developed in its proof spurred significant further applications and generalizations, particularly in the recent work of Terence Tao.

In 2012 he became a fellow of the American Mathematical Society.

## InfoBox

| Vitaly Bergelson | |
| --- | --- |
| Vitaly Bergelson | |
| Born | 1950<br>Kiev |
| Alma mater | Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
| Known for | Polynomial generalization of Szemerédi's theorem |
| Awards | Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (2012) |
| **Scientific career** | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | Ohio State University |
| Doctoral advisor | Hillel Furstenberg |
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title: Virginia Bourbon del Monte

abstract: Donna Virginia Bourbon del Monte dei principi di San Faustino was the wife of Edoardo Agnelli and the mother of Gianni Agnelli.

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# Virginia Bourbon del Monte

*Donna* **Virginia Bourbon del Monte dei principi di San Faustino** (24 May 1899 – 30 November 1945) was the wife of Edoardo Agnelli and the mother of Gianni Agnelli.

## Biography

Born in Rome, she was the daughter of Carlo Bourbon del Monte, Prince di San Faustino (1867–1917), a descendant of an ancient Tuscan-Umbrian family, with a noble title awarded by Pope Pius IX in 1861. Her brother Ranieri Bourbon del Monte Santa Maria, Prince of San Faustino, was the first husband of painter Kay Sage. Her mother was the American heiress Jane Allen Campbell (1865–1938); originally from New Jersey, she was the daughter of a wealthy American linseed oil trader, the son of Ludlow D. Campbell, George W. Campbell, and his second wife, Virginia Watson. After Campbell's death, which took place in the first half of the 1890s, the widow moved with her daughter to Rome, where the young Campbell met and married Carlo Bourbon del Monte in 1897. On 5 June 1919, she married Edoardo Agnelli, the son of senator and Fiat co-founder Giovanni Agnelli. She became a widow on 14 July 1935, as her husband died in a plane crash in the seadrome of Genoa.

A few months after the death of her husband, she engaged in an intimate relationship with the journalist and writer Curzio Malaparte. Their wedding ceremony, which was originally scheduled for October 1936, did not take place due to the opposition of her father-in-law. Moreover, Curzio had become unpopular among the highest authorities of Benito Mussolini's Italian fascist regime. As a consequence, Curzio had been expelled from the National Fascist Party (PNF) and forced into exile on the island of Lipari for a certain period of time in 1933. Meanwhile, she had to face a tough confrontation with her father-in-law, who tried to claim parental authority over her seven children by all means after finding out that the two lovers were about to get married. In deliberating on this issue, the Court of Turin pronounced a verdict against the mother. The dispute went on with several legal actions until she decided to move to Rome. Since there were better chances for her of being favoured by the judicial authorities of Rome, her father-in-law finally gave his consent to negotiate a compromise agreement by the end of 1937. Its most important aspect was the granting of child custody to Virginia; this settlement was the one supported by her children themselves.

She was arrested in Rome on 8 September 1943, since she was the daughter of a U.S. citizen, a country at that time at war against Nazi Germany, and confined in a villa on the Caelian Hill, from which she was then able to escape. After coming back to Rome as a free person, in collaboration with Colonel Eugen Dollmann, she arranged a meeting in Vatican City between Pope Pius XII and General Karl Wolff. The latter was the Military Governor and the Supreme Commander of the *SS* and of the police in Northern Italy. The meeting was intended to avoid bloodshed during the imminent German retreat from Rome. It was successful, and led to the release from prison of Giuliano Vassalli, a jurist and member of the Italian Resistance, who had been held in detention by the *SS* in their headquarters in the German Embassy on 145 via Tasso.

She died in a car accident near Pisa in the late afternoon of 30 November 1945, fifteen days before the death of her father-in-law, after the car in which she was traveling on its way from Rome to Forte dei Marmi was hit head-on by a U.S. Army truck. She died instantly. The fatal crash occurred on the via Aurelia in proximity to the pine forest of San Rossore.

## Further reading

* Clark, Jennifer (2024). *L'ultima dinastia. La saga della famiglia Agnelli da Giovanni a John* (in Italian). Milan: Solferino. ISBN 978-88-282-1455-7.
* Ferrante, Marco (2007). *Casa Agnelli. Storie e personaggi dell'ultima dinastia italiana* (in Italian). Milan: Mondadori. ISBN 978-88-04-56673-1.
* Friedman, Alan (1988). *Agnelli and the Network of Italian Power*. London: Mandarin Paperback (Octopus Publishing Group). ISBN 0-7493-0093-0.
* Galli, Giancarlo (2003). *Gli Agnelli. Il tramonto di una dinastia* (in Italian). Milan: Mondadori. ISBN 88-04-51768-9.
* Geddes da Filicaia, Costanza (2010). "Signora del mito". *Caffè Michelangiolo* (January–April). Florenze: Polistampa: 1–4. doi:10.1400/166119.
* Mola di Nomaglio, Gustavo (1998). *Gli Agnelli. Storia e genealogia di una grande famiglia piemontese dal XVI secolo al 1866* (in Italian). Turin: Centro Studi Piemontesi. ISBN 88-8262-099-9.
* Moncalvo, Gigi (2012). *Agnelli segreti: peccati, passioni e verità nascoste dell'ultima "famiglia reale" italiana* (in Italian). Florence: Vallecchi. ISBN 978-88-8427-236-2.
* Moncalvo, Gigi (2022). *Agnelli Coltelli* (in Italian). Florence: Vallecchi. ISBN 978-88-25-20348-6.
* Ori, Angiolo Silvio (1996). *Storia di una dinastia: gli Agnelli e la Fiat* (in Italian). Rome: Editori Riuniti. ISBN 88-35-94059-1.

## InfoBox

| Virginia Bourbon del Monte | |
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|  | |
| Born | Virginia Bourbon del Monte dei principi di San Faustino
(1899-05-24)24 May 1899
Rome, Italy |
| Died | 30 November 1945(1945-11-30) (aged 46)
Pisa, Italy |
| Noble family | Bourbon del Monte |
| Spouse(s) | Edoardo Agnelli |
| Issue | Princess Clara von Fürstenberg (1920–2016)
Gianni Agnelli (1921–2003)
Susanna, Contessa Rattazzi (1922–2009)
Maria Sole (1925)
Cristiana, Contessa Brandolini d'Adda (1927)
Giorgio Agnelli (1929–1965)
Umberto Agnelli (1934–2004) |
| Father | Carlo Bourbon del Monte, Prince di San Faustino |
| Mother | Jane Allen Campbell |


title: Virginia Bradford

abstract: Virginia Bradford was an American actress.

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# Virginia Bradford

**Virginia Bradford** (born **Ada Virginia Estes**; November 7, 1899 – October 30, 1995) was an American actress.

## Biography

Bradford born Ada Virginia Estes in Memphis, Tennessee. She was a former reporter who worked as an actress in the late 1920s. Her films include *The Country Doctor* (1927) and *Stage Madness* (1927).

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1923 | *The Ten Commandments* |  | Uncredited |
| 1926 | *A Six Shootin' Romance* | Muriel Travis | **Lost** film |
| 1926 | *The Boy Friend* |  | Uncredited.
**Lost** film |
| 1926 | *Atta Boy* | The Girl, Jane Allen |  |
| 1927 | *Stage Madness* | Dora Anderson | **Lost** film |
| 1927 | *The Country Doctor* | Opal Jones |  |
| 1927 | *The Wreck of the Hesperus* | Gale Slocum | **Lost** film |
| 1927 | *Chicago* | Katie |  |
| 1927 | *Car Shy* | Eleanor Wright |  |
| 1928 | *Two Lovers* | Grete | **Incomplete** film |
| 1928 | *Craig's Wife* | Ethel | **Lost** film |
| 1928 | *Marked Money* | Grace Fairchild |  |
| 1929 | *The One Man Dog* | Babette | **Lost** film |
| 1934 | *The Private Life of Don Juan* |  |  |

## Personal life

Bradford married several times. In 1928, Bradford married Cedric Belfrage, but divorced two years later. Bradford's other husbands include Frederick Minter, Joseph Petrie Lyons, and Thomas Prentice.

On October 30, 1995 Bradford died in Indiana.

## InfoBox

| Virginia Bradford | |
| --- | --- |
| Virginia Bradford in 1930. | |
| Born | (1899-11-07)November 7, 1899
Memphis, Tennessee |
| Died | October 30, 1995(1995-10-30) (aged 95)
Indiana |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1923–1934 |
| Spouse | Cedric Belfrage (m. 1928) |


abstract: The Matsuyama Shiroyama Koen Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year in early April in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The Matsuyama Castle is lit up with paper lanterns at night until 9 PM. People eat home-cooked meals or take-out food under the cherry blossom tree, combined with drinking sake, talking and singing songs. The official song for the festival is Sakura Sakura, a traditional Japanese folk song. The preparation is that people have to line the Matsuyama castle with lanterns before the festival begins. It usually goes on for 3 days.

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# Matsuyama Shiroyama Koen Cherry Blossom Festival

The **Matsuyama Shiroyama Koen Cherry Blossom Festival** is held every year in early April in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The Matsuyama Castle is lit up with paper lanterns at night until 9 PM.

People eat home-cooked meals or take-out food under the cherry blossom tree, combined with drinking sake, talking and singing songs. The official song for the festival is Sakura Sakura, a traditional Japanese folk song. The preparation is that people have to line the Matsuyama castle with lanterns before the festival begins. It usually goes on for 3 days.

https://web.archive.org/web/20120320023114/http://www.holidaychic.co.uk/ultimate-luxury/2012/03/12/best-places-to-celebrate-japanese-cherry-blossom-festivals


title: Vitry-aux-Loges

abstract: Vitry-aux-Loges is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.

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# Vitry-aux-Loges

**Vitry-aux-Loges** (French pronunciation: \[vitʁi o lɔʒ\]) is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.

## Population

Historical population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1968 | 1,187 |  |
| 1975 | 1,357 | +1.93% |
| 1982 | 1,518 | +1.61% |
| 1990 | 1,622 | +0.83% |
| 1999 | 1,724 | +0.68% |
| 2007 | 1,827 | +0.73% |
| 2012 | 1,900 | +0.79% |
| 2017 | 2,185 | +2.83% |
| Source: INSEE | | |

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| Vitry-aux-Loges | |
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| Commune | |
| The Château du Plessis-Loiret, in Vitry-aux-Loges | |
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| Location of Vitry-aux-Loges | |
| Vitry-aux-LogesVitry-aux-Loges | |
| Coordinates: 47°58′41″N 2°15′57″E / 47.978°N 2.2659°E / 47.978; 2.2659 | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Centre-Val de Loire |
| Department | Loiret |
| Arrondissement | Orléans |
| Canton | Châteauneuf-sur-Loire |
| Intercommunality | Loges |
| Government | |
| Mayor (20202026) | Arnaud de Beauregard |
| Area**1** | 44.06 km2 (17.01 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 2,240 |
| Density | 51/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Vitrylogiens |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 45346 /45530 |
| Elevation | 107–138 m (351–453 ft) |
| Website | www.vitry-aux-loges.com |
| **1** French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers \> 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |


title: Vitaliy Nakonechnyi

abstract: Vitalii Nakonechnyi is a Ukrainian gymnast. At the 2011 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, he competed in the team all-around event, joining Oleg Verniaiev, Nikolai Kuksenkov, Oleg Stepko, Igor Radivilov and Roman Zozulya to finish 5th. He competed for the national team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Men's artistic team all-around and the Men's pommel horse. He competed in a team with Mykola Kuksenkov, Igor Radivilov, Oleg Stepko and Oleg Verniaiev for Ukraine in the team final finishing in 4th place. In the pommel horse final he finished in 6th place with a score of 14.766.

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# Vitaliy Nakonechnyi

**Vitalii Nakonechnyi** (Ukrainian: Віталій Наконечний, born 2 August 1986 in Kalush) is a Ukrainian gymnast.

At the 2011 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, he competed in the team all-around event, joining Oleg Verniaiev, Nikolai Kuksenkov, Oleg Stepko, Igor Radivilov and Roman Zozulya to finish 5th. He competed for the national team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Men's artistic team all-around and the Men's pommel horse. He competed in a team with Mykola Kuksenkov, Igor Radivilov, Oleg Stepko and Oleg Verniaiev for Ukraine in the team final finishing in 4th place. In the pommel horse final he finished in 6th place with a score of 14.766.

## InfoBox

| Vitalii Nakonechnyi | |
| --- | --- |
| Country represented | Ukraine |
| Born | (1986-08-02) August 2, 1986<br>Kalush, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
| Club | Ukraina |
| Head coach(es) | Mykola Nazarenko |


title: Vittorio Mariani

abstract: Vittorio Mariani was an Italian architect, active mainly in his native Tuscany.

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# Vittorio Mariani

**Vittorio Mariani** (29 September 1859 – 15 March 1946) was an Italian architect, active mainly in his native Tuscany.

## Biography

Born in Siena, Mariani graduated in architecture at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma, where he was a pupil of Giuseppe Partini.

He designed numerous buildings in his native Siena, and contributed to the restoration and renovation of ancient palaces and churches in the old town, including the Rozzi Theatre (1894), San Mamiliano in Valli (1896), the Basilica of San Francesco (1903), Santa Maria della Scala (1905–09), Palazzo Salimbeni (1911–16) and the expansion of the San Niccolò Psychiatric Hospital (1914).

In Grosseto, Mariani designed the Bastiani Grand Hotel (1910–12), the local headquarters of Monte dei Paschi (1912) and the Government Palace (1923–27). He also designed the Post Office Palaces in Siena (1908–12) and in Messina, Sicily (1912–14). He designed the city master plan of Siena in 1931.

## Bibliography

* Elisabetta Insabato; Cecilia Ghelli, eds. (2007). *Guida agli archivi di architetti e ingegneri del Novecento in Toscana*. Florence: Edifir.
* Enrico Crispolti; Anna Mazzanti; Luca Quattrocchi, eds. (2005). *Arte in Maremma nella prima metà del Novecento*. Milan: Silvana Editoriale.
* Rovida, Maria Antonietta; Vigni, Laura (2010). *Vittorio Mariani architetto e urbanista (1859-1946). Cultura urbana e architettonica fra Siena e l'Europa*. Florence: Polistampa.

* "Mariani Vittorio". *Sistema Informativo Unificato per le Soprintendenze Archivistiche* (in Italian). Retrieved 27 March 2020.

## InfoBox

| Vittorio Mariani | |
| --- | --- |
| Born | (1859-09-29)29 September 1859
Siena, Grand Duchy of Tuscany |
| Died | 15 March 1946(1946-03-15) (aged 86)
Siena, Italy |
| Alma mater | Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma |
| Occupation(s) | Architect
Architectural restorer |


title: Vittorio Matteo Corcos

abstract: Vittorio Matteo Corcos was an Italian painter, known for his portraits. Many of his genre works depict winsome and finely dressed young men and women, in moments of repose and recreation.

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# Vittorio Matteo Corcos

**Vittorio Matteo Corcos** (4 October 1859 – 8 November 1933) was an Italian painter, known for his portraits. Many of his genre works depict winsome and finely dressed young men and women, in moments of repose and recreation.

## Biography

He was born to Jewish parents, Isacco and Giuditta Baquis, in Livorno. He trained at the Academy of Fine Arts of Florence under Enrico Pollastrini. Between 1878 and 1879 he worked under Domenico Morelli in Naples.

He then traveled to Paris where he met Léon Bonnat, and signed a contract with the Goupil & Cie, he was able to supplement his income as a portrait painter with illustrations for magazines. He frequented the circles of Giuseppe De Nittis. Between 1881 and 1886, he frequently exhibited at the Salon.

He returned to Italy in 1886, putatively to join the army, and settled in Florence. He converted to Catholicism and married a widow, Emma Ciabatti. In Florence, he made friends in the intellectual circles, and made portraits of Silvestro Lega, Giosue Carducci, and Pietro Mascagni. After 1900, he wrote for the Florentine Journal *Il Marzocco*. He also published a short story in the magazine *Fanfulla della Domenica* titled *Mademoiselle Leprince*. In 1904, he traveled to Potsdam to paint Emperor William II and other members of the German monarchy. During World War I, his son died in battle in 1916. In the 1920s he joined the *Gruppo Labronico* along with Plinio Nomellini and Ulvi Liegi.

He also painted portraits of Mussolini (1928), Countess Annina Morosini, Countess Nerina Volpi di Misurata, Giosuè Carducci, Giacomo Puccini, Pietro Mascagni, and Queen Amélie of Portugal, Princess of Orleans;

In 1913, his self-portrait was accepted by the Uffizi museum.

He died in Florence in 1933.

## Selected paintings

## Collections

## Bibliography

* Carlo Sisi : *Vittorio Corcos : il fantasma e il fiore* : \[mostra, Livorno, Museo Civico "G. Fattori", 26 giugno - 7 settembre 1997, Firenze, Galleria d'arte moderna, Palazzo Pitti, 16 settembre-12 ottobre 1997\], Firenze : EDIFIR, 1997, (ISBN 978-88797-0054-2)
* Ilaria Taddei, Fernando Mazzocca, Carlo Sisi: *Corcos: i sogni della Belle Époque*, Marsilio, 2014 (ISBN 978-88317-1749-6).


title: Vittorio Merloni

abstract: Vittorio Merloni was an Italian entrepreneur and industrialist. He was the honorary chairman of Indesit and Fineldo, the family holding company that controls Indesit and other group interests.

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# Vittorio Merloni

**Vittorio Merloni** (30 April 1933 – 18 June 2016) was an Italian entrepreneur and industrialist. He was the honorary chairman of Indesit (chaired by his son Andrea Merloni) and Fineldo (chaired by his daughter Antonella), the family holding company that controls Indesit and other group interests.

## Early life

Vittorio Merloni was the son of Aristide Merloni. He had a degree in economics and commerce from the University of Perugia.

## Career

His entrepreneurial career began in the 1960s in the family business. In 1975 he founded Merloni Elettrodomestici (renamed Indesit in 2005) and he became the chairman, holding the position continuously until 29 April 2010, when he left the presidency to his son Andrea and was appointed honorary chairman.

The company, listed on the Milan stock exchange since 1987, is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers and distributors of large home appliances (washing machines, dryers, washer-dryers, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, cookers, hoods, ovens and hobs).

He became president of Confindustria (the Italian Employers’ Federation), a post he held for four years. In 1984, the year he was made a “Cavaliere del lavoro”, he was elected president of Centromarca, an Italian brand association, a post he held until 1988.

In 2001 he began a four-year presidency of Assonime, an Italian association of public limited companies. In the same year, he received an honorary doctorate in management engineering from the Politecnico di Milano. Since then he received various awards and acknowledgements: in 2003, two years after Indesit took over Hotpoint, a UK brand, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

In 2004 he received the Leonardo Award for Internationalization and in 2005 he received the GEI (Gruppo Esponenti Italiani) award in New York City, in recognition and appreciation of his work in trade and industry, a contribution which has done much to improve Italy’s image abroad.

## Personal life

He was married to Franca Carloni and had four children: Maria Paola, Andrea, Antonella and Aristide. He died on 18 June 2016 at the age of 83.

## InfoBox

| Vittorio Merloni | |
| --- | --- |
| Vittorio Merloni | |
| Born | (1933-04-30)30 April 1933
Fabriano, Italy |
| Died | 18 June 2016(2016-06-18) (aged 83)
Fabriano, Italy |
| Known for | Founder, Indesit |


title: Vivir para amar

abstract: Vivir para amar, is a Venezuelan telenovela produced by Antonio Franco for TVes. It is the first telenovela produced in the studios of TVes. Fedra López and Jorge Reyes star as the main protagonists, Vanessa Mendoza and Daniel Terán as co-protagonists. Written by César Cierra, directed by José Gregorio Scala and José Luis Limanski, and produced by Antonio Franco as executive producer and Vladimir Salazar as General producer.

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# Vivir para amar

***Vivir para amar***, is a Venezuelan telenovela produced by Antonio Franco for TVes. It is the first telenovela produced in the studios of TVes.

Fedra López and Jorge Reyes star as the main protagonists, Vanessa Mendoza and Daniel Terán as co-protagonists.

Written by César Cierra, directed by José Gregorio Scala and José Luis Limanski, and produced by Antonio Franco as executive producer and Vladimir Salazar as General producer.

## Cast

### Main

* Fedra López as Yolanda
* Jorge Reyes as Julio Gavaldón
* Vanessa Mendoza as Diana
    + Yemaya León as Young Diana
* Daniel Terán as Simón
    + Alcedo Zerpa as Young Simón

#### Secondary

* Damián Genovese as Rodrigo
* Gigi Zanchetta as América
* Reina Hinojosa as María Teresa
* Luis Fernando Sosa as Gustavo
* Carlos Guillermo Haydon as Hulk
* Adolfo Cubas as Pedraza
* Pablo Martín as Padre Ricardo
* Félix Loreto as Tony
* Dulce María Vallenilla as Valentina
* Samuel Campos as Lucas
* Virginia Urdaneta as Alcira
* Erick Noriega as Miltón
* Roberto Giray as Charlie
* Jennifer Flores as Paty
* Jean Carlos López as Pablito

### Recurring cast

* Antonio Machuca as Fidelio
* Liliana Meléndez as Marta
* Layla Vargas as Zuleyma
* Alejandro Palacios Mal Hablado
* Carla Müller as Susana
* Priscila Izquierdo as María Fernanda
* Sheyla Gutiérrez as Bárbara
* Luis Jorge Gómez as Jorge
* Isaac Desiderio as Chucky
* Karina Salaya as Miseria
* Indina Santamaría as Rebeca
* Yamil Inaty as King Kong
* Yanosky Muñoz as Luis Antonio
* Héctor Blanco as Héctor
* Glendy Lias as Cecilia
* José Carolina Seagler as Eva

## InfoBox

| *Vivir para amar* | |
| --- | --- |
|  | |
| Genre | Telenovela |
| Created by | César Cierra |
| Directed by | * José Gregorio Scala * José Luis Limanski |
| Starring |  |
| Opening theme | "Vivir para amar" by Marta Sánchez |
| Country of origin | Venezuela |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of episodes | 80 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Antonio Franco |
| Producer | Vladimir Salazar |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Original release | |
| Network | TVes |
| Release | September 23, 2015 (2015-09-23) <br>April 12, 2016 (2016-04-12) |
| Related | |
|  | |


title: Matti Pellonpää

abstract: Matti Pellonpää was a Finnish actor and a musician. He rose to international fame with his roles in both Aki Kaurismäki's and Mika Kaurismäki's films; particularly being a regular in Aki's films, appearing in 18 of them.

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# Matti Pellonpää

**Matti Pellonpää** (28 March 1951 in Helsinki – 13 July 1995 in Vaasa) was a Finnish actor and a musician. He rose to international fame with his roles in both Aki Kaurismäki's and Mika Kaurismäki's films; particularly being a regular in Aki's films, appearing in 18 of them.

## Career

He started his career in 1962 as a radio actor at the Finnish state-owned broadcasting company YLE. He performed as an actor during the 1970s in many amateur theatres, at the same time that he studied at the Finnish Theatre Academy, where he completed his studies in the year 1977.

He was nominated Best Actor by European Film Academy for his role as Rodolfo in *La Vie de Boheme* and won the Felix at the European Film Awards in 1992. He also starred in Jim Jarmusch's 1991 film *Night on Earth*.

His private life melded seamlessly with his acting work. He was considered a natural bohemian, and a genuine everyman without ego. He frequently used his own life as a basis for his acting, eschewing wardrobe provided, acting in his own clothes. He had a tattoo of Snoopy on his left bicep.

Pellonpää was the frontman for the band *Peltsix* (1989–1995). Peltsix gained cult following with its tragic, and at the same time, comic songs. Peltsix's songs were composed by Pale Saarinen, Kari Makkonen and Jukka Haikonen.

Matti Pellonpää died of a heart attack on 13 July 1995 at the age of 44. He was buried in the Malmi Cemetery.

In 1996, Pellonpää was one of the people commemorating 100 years of Finnish Cinema on a stamp.

A Finnish documentary film *Boheemi elää/Bohemian Eyes* on Pellonpää's life was made in 2011 (directed by Janne Kuusi).

## Filmography

* *Pojat* (1962), director Mikko Niskanen
* *Akseli and Elina* (1970), director Edvin Laine
* *Kesän maku* (1975), director Asko Tolonen
* *Antti Puuhaara* (1976), director Katariina Lahti, Heikki Partanen, Riitta Rautoma
* *Viimeinen savotta* (1977), director Edvin Laine
* *Ruskan jälkeen* (1979), director Edvin Laine
* *The Liar* (1981), director Mika Kaurismäki
* *Pedon merkki* (1981), director Jaakko Pakkasvirta
* *Jackpot2* (1982), director Mika Kaurismäki
* *Arvottomat* (1982), director Mika Kaurismäki
* *Regina ja miehet* (1983), director Anssi Mänttäri
* *Huhtikuu on kuukausista julmin* (1983), director Anssi Mänttäri
* *Crime and Punishment* (1983), director Aki Kaurismäki
* *Klaani – tarina Sammakoitten suvusta* (1984), director Mika Kaurismäki
* *Kello* (1984), director Anssi Mänttäri
* *Aikalainen* (1984), director Timo Linnasalo
* *Rakkauselokuva* (1984), director Anssi Mänttäri
* *Viimeiset rotannahat* (1985), director Anssi Mänttäri
* *Calamari Union* (1985), director Aki Kaurismäki
* *Ylösnousemus* (1985), director Anssi Mänttäri
* *Shadows in Paradise* (1986), director Aki Kaurismäki
* *Rocky VI* (1986), director Aki Kaurismäki
* *Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan* (1986), director Anssi Mänttäri
* *Näkemiin, hyvästi* (1986), director Anssi Mänttäri
* *Hamlet liikemaailmassa* (1987), director Aki Kaurismäki
* *Ariel* (1988), director Aki Kaurismäki
* *Cha cha cha* (1989), director Mika Kaurismäki
* *Leningrad Cowboys Go America* (1989), director Aki Kaurismäki
* *Kiljusen herrasväen uudet seikkailut* (1990), director Matti Kuortti
* *Räpsy ja Dolly* (1990), director Matti Ijäs
* *Zombie ja kummitusjuna* (1991), director Mika Kaurismäki
* *Night on Earth* (1991), director Jim Jarmusch
* *Kadunlakaisijat* (1991), director Olli Soinio
* *La Vie de Bohème* (1992), director Aki Kaurismäki
* *Missä on Musette?* (1992), director Veikko Nieminen
* *Papukaijamies* (1992), director Veikko Nieminen
* *Det var väl själva fan också* (1993), director Peter Östlund
* *The Last Border* (1993), director Mika Kaurismäki
* *Hobitit* (1993), director Timo Torikka
* *Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses* (1993), director Aki Kaurismäki
* *Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatiana* (1993), director Aki Kaurismäki
* *Iron Horsemen* (1995), director Gilles Charmant
* *Sirpaleita* (1996), director Aku Louhimies

## Albums

* *Peltsix / Lihaa Ja Leikkeleitä* (Megamania Music, 1991)
* *Peltsix / Silkkaa Kryptoniittia* (Flamingo Music, 1993)

## Literature

* *Lähikuvassa Matti Pellonpää* (Lauri Timonen, Otava 2009)

## InfoBox

| Matti Pellonpää | |
| --- | --- |
| Pellonpää in 1990 | |
| Born | (1951-03-28)28 March 1951
Helsinki, Finland |
| Died | 13 July 1995(1995-07-13) (aged 44)
Vaasa, Finland |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Occupations | * Actor * voice actor * writer |
| Years active | 1962–1995 |


title: Vladimir Ivanov (motorcyclist)

abstract: Vladimir Anatolyevich Ivanov is a Russian professional Grand Prix motorcycle racer. In 2010 and 2011 he raced under a Ukrainian racing license. In 2013 he raced in the Supersport World Championship for Kawasaki DMC-Lorenzini Team.

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# Vladimir Ivanov (motorcyclist)

**Vladimir Anatolyevich Ivanov** (Russian: Владимир Анатольевич Иванов) is a Russian professional Grand Prix motorcycle racer. In 2010 and 2011 he raced under a Ukrainian racing license. In 2013 he raced in the Supersport World Championship for Kawasaki DMC-Lorenzini Team.

## Career statistics

### Supersport World Championship

#### By season

| Season | Motorcycle | Team | Number | Race | Win | Podium | Pole | FLap | Pts | Plcd |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2006 | Yamaha YZF-R6 | Vector Racing | 60 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| 2007 | Yamaha YZF-R6 | Vector Racing Team | 60 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| 2011 | Honda CBR600RR | Step Racing Team | 60 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 20th |
| 2013 | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | Kawasaki DMC-Lorenzini Team | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 21st |
| Total |  |  |  | **39** | **0** | **0** | **0** | **0** | **30** |  |

### Grand Prix racing

#### By season

| Season | Class | Motorcycle | Team | Number | Race | Win | Podium | Pole | FLap | Pts | Plcd |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2010 | Moto2 | Moriwaki MD600 | Gresini Racing Moto2 | 61 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37th |
| Total |  |  |  |  | **15** | **0** | **0** | **0** | **0** | **2** |  |

#### Races by year

(key)

| Year | Class | Bike | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Pos. | Pts |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2010 | Moto2 | Moriwaki | QAT
26 | SPA
23 | FRA
21 | ITA
Ret | GBR
19 | NED
21 | CAT
18 | GER
14 | CZE
27 | INP
Ret | RSM | ARA | JPN
32 | MAL
Ret | AUS
29 | POR
25 | VAL
29 | 37th | 2 |

## InfoBox

| Vladimir Ivanov | |
| --- | --- |
| Ivanov at the 2010 British GP | |
| Nationality | Russian /  Ukrainian |
| Born | (1983-01-25) 25 January 1983
Saint Petersburg, Soviet Union |
| Website | vovan60.com |
| Motorcycle racing career statistics  Moto2 World Championship  Active years 2010  Manufacturers Moriwaki   Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points  15 0 0 0 0 2   Supersport World Championship  Active years 20062007, 2011, 2013  Manufacturers Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki   Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points  39 0 0 0 0 30 | |


title: Mauldin, South Carolina

abstract: Mauldin is a city in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 24,724 at the 2020 census, making it the 19th-most populous city in South Carolina. It is located in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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# Mauldin, South Carolina

**Mauldin** is a city in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 24,724 at the 2020 census, making it the 19th-most populous city in South Carolina. It is located in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

## History

Benjamin Griffith was awarded the first land grant in what is now called Mauldin in 1784. The name of Mauldin was given to the town almost accidentally in 1885 thanks to South Carolina's lieutenant governor, W. L. Mauldin. The train station was called "Mauldin" because the lieutenant governor had assisted in getting the Greenville and Laurens Railroad to come through the village. Over time, the entire area took the name of Mauldin.

## Geography

Interactive map of Mauldin

Mauldin is located south of the center of Greenville County, between the city of Greenville to the northwest and Simpsonville to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.13 square miles (31.4 km2), of which 12.07 square miles (31.3 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (0.49%) is water.

U.S. Route 276 (Main Street) passes through the center of Mauldin, leading northwest 8 miles (13 km) to the center of Greenville and southeast 5 miles (8 km) to Simpsonville. Interstate 385 runs through the eastern side of Mauldin, leading north to Interstate 85 on the east side of Greenville. I-385 connects with Interstate 185 on the southern edge of Mauldin, and I-185 continues west and northwest 13 miles (21 km) to join I-85 on the southwest side of Greenville. From its interchange with I-185, I-385 leads southeast 30 miles (48 km) to Interstate 26 near Clinton.

During the Civil War, many of Mauldin's citizens left to fight, and the city virtually dried up. It never completely recovered until after World War II when the community was incorporated as a town (1960).

## Demographics

Historical population
| Census | Pop. | Note |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1960 | 1,462 |  |  |
| 1970 | 3,797 |  | 159.7% |
| 1980 | 8,143 |  | 114.5% |
| 1990 | 11,587 |  | 42.3% |
| 2000 | 15,224 |  | 31.4% |
| 2010 | 22,889 |  | 50.3% |
| 2020 | 24,724 |  | 8.0% |
| 2023 (est.) | 28,010 |  | 13.3% |
| U.S. Decennial Census
2020 | | | |

### 2020 census

Mauldin racial composition
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 14,551 | 58.85% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 5,821 | 23.54% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 802 | 3.24% |
| Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.17% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,115 | 4.51% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,357 | 9.53% |

As of the 2020 census, there were 24,724 people, 9,968 households, and 6,339 families residing in the city.

### 2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 15,224 people, 6,131 households, and 4,242 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,767.1 inhabitants per square mile (682.3/km2). There were 6,500 housing units at an average density of 754.5 per square mile (291.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 74.25% White, 20.82% African American, 0.30% Native American, 2.24% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.73% of the population.

There were 6,131 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present and 30.8% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,657, and the median income for a family was $61,817. Males had a median income of $41,047 versus $29,985 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,750. About 3.2% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

## Economy

The supermarket chain BI-LO was founded in Mauldin and had its headquarters there until 2011. In 2024, BridgeWay Station, a 400,000 square foot mixed-use development, opened.

## Education

Public education in Mauldin is administered by Greenville County School District. The district operates Mauldin High School.

Mauldin has a public library, a branch of the Greenville County Library System.

## Notable people

## InfoBox

| Mauldin | |
| --- | --- |
| City | |
| Top, left to right: Mauldin City Hall, Mauldin United Methodist Church, Mauldin Cultural Center, Mauldin High School | |
|  | |
| Motto: "Explore Our Thriving Community" | |
| Location in South Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 34°46′51″N 82°18′2″W / 34.78083°N 82.30056°W / 34.78083; -82.30056 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| Founded | 1784 |
| Chartered (town) | December 24, 1890 |
| Chartered (city) | 1969 |
| Named for | William L. Mauldin |
| Area | |
| Total | 12.13 sq mi (31.42 km2) |
| Land | 12.07 sq mi (31.26 km2) |
| Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km2)  0.49% |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| Total | 24,724 |
| Estimate (2023) | 28,010 |
| Density | 2,048.72/sq mi (791.00/km2) |
| Urban | 159,506 (US: 227th) |
| Urban density | 1,576.1/sq mi (608.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 29662 |
| Area codes | 864, 821 |
| FIPS code | 45-45115 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246563 |
| Website | www.cityofmauldin.org |


title: Vivacricotopus

abstract:
Vivacricotopus is a genus of flies belonging to the family Chironomidae. The species of this genus are found in Southern Europe. Species:
  - Vivacricotopus ablusus Schnell & Saether, 1988
  - Vivacricotopus elgandzha Makarchenko & Makarchenko, 2005

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# Vivacricotopus

***Vivacricotopus*** is a genus of flies belonging to the family Chironomidae.

The species of this genus are found in Southern Europe.

Species:

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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Chironomidae |
| Genus: | *Vivacricotopus*<br>Schnell & Saether, 1988 |
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title: Mauro Longobardo

abstract: Mauro Longobardo is a Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih. Longobardo is also Vice-Chairman of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products in Saudi Arabia, Vice-President of the European Business Association in Ukraine, and Member of the Supervisory Board at RMHC's Ukraine.

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# Mauro Longobardo

**Mauro Longobardo** is a Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih.

Longobardo is also Vice-Chairman of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products in Saudi Arabia, Vice-President of the European Business Association in Ukraine, and Member of the Supervisory Board at RMHC's Ukraine.

## Early life and education

Mauro Longobardo was born in the Lombardian town of Gallarate. He graduated of the Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy, majoring in Materials Engineering He obtained a degree from MIT Sloan School of Management in Boston. Longobardo received further executive education at IAE, the Management and Business School of the Austral University (Argentina).

## Career

From 2002 to 2006, Mauro Longobardo worked for Tenaris Dalmine (Italy) in quality and product development. He then moved to Argentina, overseeing different manufacturing sites at the Tenaris Siderca plant, located near Buenos Aires.

In 2010, he moved to Dubai to become worldwide coordination director for Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG). He also worked as commercial director and regional manager in Iraq, Qatar, Oman, Yemen, Pakistan, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. From 2013 to 2015, Longobardo joined PJSC Chelpipe as Deputy CEO. After 2015, he joined Interpipe Group, becoming the chief operating officer in Ukraine. Longobardo joined the ArcelorMittal Group in February 2018 as CEO of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Jubail, a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). He held this position up to July 31, 2021 and was then appointed Member of the Board and Vice-Chairman.

Since February 18, 2020, he has been the CEO of ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih company part of ArcelorMittal international corporation).

Since 2021 Mauro has been the vice president of the European Business Association in Ukraine.

ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih was shut down for security reasons in February 2022, at the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but resumed production at 20-25 % in fall 2022.

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| Mauro Longobardo | |
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|  | |
| Born | Italy, Gallarate |
| Education | Politecnico di Milano/MIT |
| Occupation | CEO |
| Organization | ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih |


title: Matt Pence

abstract: Matthew Louis Pence is an American recording engineer, producer, and drummer. He owns and manages The Echo Lab studio in Denton, Texas.

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# Matt Pence

**Matthew Louis Pence** (born April 13, 1972) is an American recording engineer, producer, and drummer. He owns and manages The Echo Lab studio in Denton, Texas.

## Early life and education

Pence is from St. Louis, Missouri.

In 1990, Pence moved to Denton, Texas to study jazz at University of North Texas College of Music.

## Career

In 1996, Pence did his first recording for a drummer friend on their record.

In 1999, musician and mastering engineer Dave Willingham created The Echo Lab studio outside the woods in Denton, Texas. In 2006, Pence and musician / engineer Matthew Barnhart became co-owners with Willingham of his Echo Lab studio. Pence is currently the full owner of The Echo Lab.

International bands from Australia, Britain, and other places, like Sweard from Spain and Horse Company from Holland, have all recorded at The Echo Lab.

From 1997 until 2014, Pence played drums in the alternative country band Centro-matic. He was also the drummer in the Centro-matic-fueled band, South San Gabriel.

Pence has also had a long-time collaboration with musician Sarah Jaffe, co-producing her 2011 record, *The Way Sound Leaves a Room* and her 2017 record, *Bad Baby*, as well as touring with Jaffe as her drummer.

In 2004, Pence mixed American Music Club's album called *Love Songs For Patriots*. He also recorded the song "Song Of The Rats Leaving The Sinking Ship".

Pence produced the forthcoming 2020 record by John Moreland, called *LP5*, which will feature contributions from Centro-matic's Will Johnson, as well as Bonnie Whitmore and Moreland's long-time bandmate, John Calvin Abney.

In addition to his work as a drummer, producer, and engineer, Pence is a photographer.

## General discography

### Drummer

### Production

## Selected discography

### Centro-matic and associated projects

## Further reading

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| Matt Pence | |
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| Matt Pence at Echo Lab working on record by True Widow | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Matthew Louis Pence |
| Born | (1972-04-13) April 13, 1972<br>St. Louis, Missouri U.S. |
| Genres |  |
| Occupations |  |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels |  |
|  | |
| Website | mattpence.com |


title: Vito Damiano

abstract: Vito Damiano is an Italian politician. He was appointed generale di brigata of the Carabinieri in 2007 and served as Mayor of Trapani from 2012 to 2017.

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# Vito Damiano

**Vito Damiano** (born 23 November 1952 in Trapani) is an Italian politician.

He was appointed *generale di brigata* of the Carabinieri in 2007 and served as Mayor of Trapani from 2012 to 2017.

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| Vito Damiano | |
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| Mayor of Trapani | |
| **In office**
24 May 2012  3 July 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Girolamo Fazio |
| Succeeded by | Giacomo Tranchida |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | (1952-11-23) 23 November 1952
Trapani, Sicily, Italy |
| Political party | Centre-right independent |
| Profession | carabiniere |
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title: Matteo Roux

abstract: Matteo Roux was an Italian general during World War II.

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# Matteo Roux

**Matteo Roux** (Bellino, 14 July 1881  Chiavari, 3 July 1952) was an Italian general during World War II.

## Biography

The second of three children, he was born in Bellino, province of Cuneo, on 14 July 1881, the son of Bernardo Roux, a craftsman by profession, and of Maria Allemand. At a very young age he emigrated with his family to Toulon, France, when his father made a fortune by selling a new type of liqueur, until he decided to return to Italy and settle in Cuneo, where he started a new business as a restorer. The young Matteo became passionate about the world of horse riding, and eventually decided to enroll in the Cavalry School, thus starting his military career. He enlisted in the Royal Italian Army in 1900 and began to attend the Royal Military Academy of Artillery and Engineers in Turin, graduating with the rank of artillery second lieutenant on 13 November 1901. Having become a brilliant horse riding instructor, he was called by the House of Savoy to train Crown Prince Umberto and later Prince Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta. He thus gained access to the royal palaces, learning how to move in such environments with ease, and met Margherita Beauty, a young lady belonging to the nobility of a younger branch of the Savoy family, whom he married in 1903.

He later attended the War School of Turin and became an officer of the General Staff, participating in the First World War. Between 1920 and 1928 he served at the War School of Turin (initially as chief instructor of military history, then as instructor of logistics and finally as chief instructor of logistics), being promoted to colonel and later to brigadier general on 16 June 1934. Between 1935 and 1936 he took part in the Second Italo-Ethiopian War and in the subsequent counterguerrilla operations. After being repatriated he was promoted to major general on 1 July 1937, and assigned to the command of the artillery in Brescia. He then assumed the post of Chief of Staff of the V Corps of Bologna. After serving as Director General of Logistics Services at the Ministry of War, in 1939 he assumed command of the 3rd Infantry Division "Monferrato" (renamed 3rd Infantry Division "Ravenna" in March 1939), and immediately after the occupation of Albania he was appointed commander of the troops deployed there, being later replaced by Carlo Geloso. After promotion to lieutenant general on 1 January 1940, he assumed command of the XI Army Corps, which he maintained after the Kingdom of Italy entered the Second World War on 10 June 1940.

With the beginning of the Greek campaign, due to the unfavorable trend of the military operations, on 1 November 1940 he was replaced by General Mario Robotti, whom in turn he replaced as director of the logistic services of the Ministry of War in Rome. Within a few days he lost both his wife and his daughter Maria, who died after contracting influenza while they were awaiting his return in Bari. In the following years he worked in Rome as Director of Logistic Services at the Ministry of War and continued to frequent the House of Savoy. Having fallen in love with his young maid Maria Manzo, who gave him a son, Mario, he married her a few years later. During this period he built a villa in Fontanile, a hamlet of the municipality of Bellino.

After being discharged from the Army he retired to private life, living between Bellino and Saluzzo for several years. On 1 June 1949 the Prefecture of Cuneo appointed him President of the local hospital. He died suddenly on 3 July 1952, while visiting his sister Margherita in Chiavari.

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11. "Généalogie de la famille GALLIAN".

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| Matteo Roux | |
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| Born | (1881-07-14)14 July 1881
Bellino, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | (1952-07-03)3 July 1952
Chiavari, Italy |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Italy |
| Service/branch | Royal Italian Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 3rd Infantry Division "Monferrato"
Albania Army Corps
XI Army Corps |
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title: Vogt–Russell theorem

abstract: The Vogt–Russell theorem states that the structure of a star, in hydrostatic and thermal equilibrium with all energy derived from nuclear reactions, is uniquely determined by its mass and the distribution of chemical elements throughout its interior. Although referred to as a theorem, the Vogt–Russell theorem has never been formally proved. The theorem is named after astronomers Heinrich Vogt and Henry Norris Russell, who devised it independently.

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# Vogt–Russell theorem

The **Vogt–Russell theorem** states that the structure of a star, in hydrostatic and thermal equilibrium with all energy derived from nuclear reactions, is uniquely determined by its mass and the distribution of chemical elements throughout its interior. Although referred to as a theorem, the Vogt–Russell theorem has never been formally proved. The theorem is named after astronomers Heinrich Vogt and Henry Norris Russell, who devised it independently.


title: Maverick Films

abstract: Maverick Films is a Philippine film production company owned by Jinggoy Estrada.

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# Maverick Films

**Maverick Films** is a Philippine film production company owned by Jinggoy Estrada.

## History

### 1999-2001: Millennium Cinema

The film company was established in 1999 by actor-politician Jinggoy Estrada and producer Eric Cuatico as **Millennium Cinema**, serving as a sister company of Jesse Ejercito's Crown Seven Ventures. *Pepeng Agimat*, its maiden movie starring Bong Revilla, was one of the entries in the 1999 Metro Manila Film Festival. 2000 saw the film company producing several films, such as *Eto Na Naman Ako*, *Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin*, FPJ's *Ang Dalubhasa* and *Ayos Na ang Kasunod*, and biopics *Col. Elmer Jamias: Barako ng Maynila* and *The Ping Lacson Story*.

On January 3, 2001, amid the impeachment of then President Joseph Estrada, Millennium Cinema, along with Crown Seven Ventures, closed down. At that time, *Kaaway Hanggang Hukay* and *Walang Iwanan, Peksman* were the film company's two remaining projects. The former was still under post-production, being released by Ramon Salvador's production company independently on March that year. The latter, which was supposed to be part of the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival, was still ongoing production, being released by Jolo Films the following year.

### 2001-present: Maverick Films

In March 2001, Millennium Cinema was relaunched by a new group of investors headed by Eric Cuatico as **Maverick Films**, with *Luv Text* as its maiden movie. For the next few years, though not as active as its predecessor, it released a string of movies, such as *Mananabas*, *Mano Mano 2*, *Batas ng Lansangan*, *Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse*, and *www.XXX.com*, which launched the career of Juliana Palermo.

In October 2003, Maverick Films closed down after the release of *Utang ng Ama*.

Since 2007, the film company is used sporadically for Jinggoy Estrada's movies *Katas ng Saudi* and *Magkaibigan*, which was one of the entries in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival where it won Best Actor award. After over a decade of dormancy, it returned with *Coming Home*, his comeback movie which was one of the entries in the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival.

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Maverick Films
| Company type | Film production |
| --- | --- |
| Industry | Motion pictures |
| Founded | * 1999 (as Millenium Cinema) * 2001 (as Maverick Films) |
| Headquarters | Manila, Philippines |
| Owner | Jinggoy Estrada |