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Look up: Iconoclast

  1. iconoclast
    person who attacks popular beliefs 
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  2. iconoclast
    [n] - someone who tries to destroy traditional ideas or institutions
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  3. iconoclast
    Literally, a person who attacks religious images, originally in obedience to the injunction of the Second Commandment not to worship `graven images`. Under the influence of Islam and Judaism, an...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688

  4. Iconoclast
    I·con'o·clast noun [ Greek e'ikw`n image + ... to break: confer French iconoclaste .] 1. A breaker or destroyer of images or idols; a determined enemy of idol worship. 2. One who exposes or destroys impositions or shams; one who attacks cherished beliefs; a radical.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/I/3

  5. iconoclast
    noun a destroyer of images used in religious worship
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  6. Iconoclast
    • (n.) One who exposes or destroys impositions or shams; one who attacks cherished beliefs; a radical. • (n.) A breaker or destroyer of images or idols; a determined enemy of idol worship.
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning

  7. iconoclast
    iconoclast 1. One who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas or institutions. 2. One who destroys sacred religious images. 3. A breaker or destroyer of images; especially, those set up for religious veneration. 4. A person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditional institutio...
    Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf

  8. Iconoclast
    An iconoclast (image-breaker) is someone opposed to idol worship and who destroys the images and idols used in worship. At first images of martyrs and bishops were placed in the churches merely to keep their memory fresh, but latterly (in the 6th century) they began to be worshipped, lights being bu...
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  9. iconoclast
    Literally, a person who attacks religious images, originally in obedience to the injunction of the Second Commandment not to worship `graven images`. Under the influence of Islam and Judaism, an iconoclastic movement calling for the destruction of religious images developed in the Byzantine Empire, and was endorsed by the Emperor Leo III ...
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  10. Iconoclast
    An `iconoclast` is someone who performs iconoclasm — destruction of religious symbols, or, by extension, established dogma or conventions. `Iconoclast` may also refer to: See also:
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iconoclast

  11. Iconoclast
    (Symphony X album) `Iconoclast` is the eighth album by American progressive metal band Symphony X. It was released on June 17, 2011, in Europe, June 21, 2011, in the United States--> and in June 28, 2011, in Canada. Theme: When interviewed, vocalist Russell Allen said that the lyrical concept...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iconoclast



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13 February 2012

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The fifth queen of Henry VIII was Catherine Howard. Her father was very poor, and Catherine lived mainly with Agnes, widow of the 2nd duke of Norfolk. Henry was evidently charmed by her and he was privately married to Catherine at Oatlands in July 1540. In November 1541 Archbishop Thomas Cranmer informed Henry that his queen's past life had not been stainless. After some denials the queen herself admitted that this was true; but denied that she had misconducted herself since her marriage. Some fresh information, however, very soon came to light showing that she had been unchaste since her marriage; a bill of attainder was passed through parliament, and on the 13th of February 1542 the queen was beheaded. read more

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