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Look up: Helvetia

  1. Helvetia
    Gold bullion coins issued by Switzerland; also, the allegorical figure representing Switzerland. From the name given to the area by the Romans.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/10143

  2. Helvetia
    archaic or obsolete terms > Places: Region of central Europe, occupying the plateau between the Alps and the Jura mountains. Switzerland.
    Found on http://www.skyscript.co.uk/glossarytt.ht

  3. Helvetia
    Region, corresponding to western Switzerland, occupied by the Celtic Helvetii 1st century BC-5th century AD. In 58 BC Caesar repulsed their invasion of southern Gaul at Bibracte (near Autun) and...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688

  4. Helvetia
    in Italy,Spain and U.K.a yellow,very tough,flexible,greasy,cattle hide leather,traditionally salt and alum pre-tanned and then stuffed with a mixture of fish and animal oils.The yellow colour is caused by oxidation Category: Various industries and crafts
    Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition

  5. Helvetia
    Helvetia (helve'shu) , region of central Europe, occupying the plateau between the Alps and the Jura mts. The name is derived from the Roman term for its inhabitants, the predominantly Celtic Helvetii, who were defeated (58 B.C.) at Bibracte by Julius Caesar in the Gallic Wars. The Helvetii late...
    Found on http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A082

  6. Helvetia
    Region, corresponding to western Switzerland, occupied by the Celtic Helvetii 1st century BC–5th century AD. In 58 BC Caesar repulsed their invasion of southern Gaul at Bibracte (near Autun) and Helvetia became subject to Rome. Helvetian is another word for Swiss
    Found on http://www.talktalk.co.uk/reference/ency

  7. Helvetia
    `Helvetia` is the female national personification of Switzerland, officially Confœderatio Helvetica, the "Helvetic Confederation". The allegory is typically pictured in a flowing gown, with a spear and a shield emblazoned with the Swiss flag, and commonly with braided hair, comm...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helvetia

  8. Helvetia
    (genus) `Helvetia` is a Neotropical genus of the spider family Salticidae (jumping spiders). The genus name is derived from Helvetia. Systematics: Helvetia is a small genus belonging to the subfamily Heliophaninae. Currently, it comprises eleven valid species. Footnotes: References: External links:
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helvetia

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9 February 2012

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At 7.01pm on 9 February 1996, the IRA ended its 17-month ceasefire with a blast that rocked east London, injured more than 100 people, one critically, and thrust Northern Ireland back into political ferment. After one hour of shock and hectic checking with the security forces who, like the Government, were taken 'completely by surprise', Prime Minister John Major attacked the bombing as 'an appalling outrage'. He called upon Sinn Fein and the IRA to condemn unequivocally those who planted the bomb near South Quay railway station on the Isle of Dogs. read more

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