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Look up: Destrier

  1. Destrier
    The `destrier` is the most well-known war horse of the medieval era. It carried knights in battles, tournaments, and jousts. It was described by contemporary sources as the `Great Horse`, due to its size and reputation. The term `destrier` is derived from the Vulgar Latin `dextarius`, meaning `right-sided` (the same root as our modern `dexterous` and `dexterity`). This may refer to the fact that it was led by the squire at the knight's right sid...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destrier

  2. destrier
    (from the article `military technology`) The destrier, or medieval war-horse, was central to the tactical viability of European feudalism. This animal was a product of two great migrations ...
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/d/36


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24 November 2009

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On Sunday, November 24th, 1991, Freddie Mercury died peacefully at his home in London of AIDS related bronchial pneumonia. Freddie was cremated at Kensal Green Cemetery in accordance with his religion. Many stars from the world or music and showbiz attended the service, including friends Elton John and David Bowie. On April 20th, 1992 a tribute concert in Freddie's memory was held at Wembley Stadium. Tickets to the gig sold out in a matter of hours, even before the full list of bands was available. Many of the worlds most famous rock stars took part in it. This concert was later released on DVD and video for all to enjoy, with the proceeds going to the Mercury Phoenix Trust. read more

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