Beaufort
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Henry . ?1374–1447, English cardinal, half-brother of Henry IV; chancellor (1403–04, 1413–17, 1424–26)
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Lady Margaret , Countess of Richmond and Derby. ?1443–1509, mother of Henry VII. She helped to found two Cambridge colleges and was a patron of Caxton
Example Sentences
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Israeli troops on Sunday seized the Beaufort castle, which commands sweeping views of south Lebanon.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The seizure and long occupation of Beaufort has been etched into Israeli memory as a military success by movies and books, but also one that claimed too high a price in soldiers’ lives.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Just over that line, the IDF has confirmed it has captured one of the key strategic prizes in the area - Beaufort Castle.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
The new findings show that the Beaufort Sea is now experiencing similar declines after remaining relatively stable from the 1970s through the early 2000s.
From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026
Tropical storm Carlotta has been upgraded to a Beaufort rating of 10 with sustained winds of 50 knots.
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
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