Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of, 1609–74, British statesman and historian.
Council of, the ecumenical council (1164) occasioned by the opposition of Thomas à Becket to Henry II.
(lowercase) a condensed form of printing type, like roman in outline but with thicker serifs.
C20: named after the Clarendon Press at Oxford University
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As teller of the Exchequer, Downing later contributed to financial reforms in Britain’s Treasury, promoting Dutch-style credit practices, against the opposition of Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
Low-lying parishes such as Clarendon and St Catherine are at risk of flash flooding not only from rainfall but also from torrents rushing down from the Blue Mountains.
From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025
The housing authority hopes the Clarendon isn’t a one-off and is exploring ways to find more money for acquisitions.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025
The first major property acquired using those funds was the $156-million Clarendon Apartments.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025
According to the Constitutions of Clarendon sworn men gave their verdict in cases from their own knowledge.
From The Thirteenth Greatest of Centuries by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
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