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de Vere
[ duh veer ]
noun
- Edward, 17th Earl of Oxford, 1550–1604, English poet and dramatist, held by some to be the true author of Shakespeare's plays.
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Freud and Welles were more modern “Oxfordians,” believing the true author to be Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford.
Somers related an anecdote, well worthy to be remembered, which had been preserved by tradition in the noble house of De Vere.
Elsie says she's awfully glad there's no Vere de Vere blood in Fred, or he would have minded things more.
The obituary notice of de Vere in the Academy was written by him.
Mrs. de Vere Carter was a neighbour with a genius for organisation.
On the death of his father he succeeded to the baronetcy and took the name of De Vere.
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