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1. Maurice
   (c. 539-602) Byzantine Emperor from 582. His reign was marked by a series of wars, against the Persians (ended in 591), in Spain, and in the Balkans (from 582). The expense of this continual warfare, combined...
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2. Maurice
   (from the article `Forster, E M`) ...great-aunt, Marianne Thornton (1956); a documentary account of his Indian experiences, The Hill of Devi (1953); and Alexandria: A History and a ...
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3. Maurice
   outstanding general and emperor (582–602) who helped transform the shattered late Roman Empire into a new and well-organized medieval Byzantine ... [8 related articles]
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4. Maurice
   hereditary stadtholder (1585–1625) of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, or Dutch Republic, successor to his father, William I the Silent. His ... [10 related articles]
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5. Maurice
   duke (1541–53) and later elector (1547–53) of Saxony, whose clever manipulation of alliances and disputes gained the Albertine branch of the Wettin ... [7 related articles]
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6. Maurice
   Maurice is a French boy name. The meaning of the name is `Dark Skinned` Where is it used? The name Maurice is mainly used In English and In French.How do they say it elsewhere? Maureen ( In Irish and In English) See also In Welsh: Meurig In Welsh: Meuric In Italian: Maurizio In Irish: Muiris In H...
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7. Maurice
   Maurice (môr'is) , c.539–602, Byzantine emperor (582–602). He was a successful general when, on his deathbed, Tiberius II, his father-in-law and the successor of Justin II, proclaimed him emperor. He failed to halt the Lombards in Italy but ended (591) the war with Persia, rest...
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8. Maurice
   Maurice, 1521–53, duke (1541–47) and elector (1547–53) of Saxony. A member of the Albertine branch of the ruling house of Saxony, he became duke of Albertine Saxony during the Protestant Reformation. Although a Protestant, he was more swayed by political than by religious motives. ...
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9. Maurice
   (novel) `Maurice` is a novel by E. M. Forster. A tale of homosexual love in early 20th century England, it follows Maurice Hall from his schooldays, through university and beyond. It was written from 1913 onwards. Although it was shown to selected friends, such as Christopher Isherwood...
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10. Maurice
    `Maurice` is a name used as a given name or surname. It originates as a French name derived from the Roman Mauritius and was subsequently used in English speaking countries as well. It is of Latin origin, meaning "dark-skinned, Moorish", and might refer to: Given name: First name: Surname: In fiction: Places: Other: See also:
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11. Maurice
    (film) `Maurice` is a 1987 British film based on the novel of the same title by E. M. Forster. It is a tale of homosexual love in early 20th century England, following its main character Maurice Hall from his school days through university until he is united with his life partner. It w...
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