Escurial
Americannoun
noun
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However, he resigned this latter position in 1921, when President Harding nominated him Ambassador to the Palace of the Escurial.
From Time Magazine Archive
Convention of the Escurial admitted to contain Recognitions of Rights.—Meaning of the Word “Settlements.”
From The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery by Travers Twiss
In this conference, the Convention of the Escurial, or, as it was termed, the Nootka Sound Convention, was introduced by Mr. Rush, in accordance with the express instructions of the United States Government.
From The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery by Travers Twiss
He has just read how young Serrano arrived at the palace of the Escurial covered with wounds after a brilliant victory over the Carlists.
From Hania by Henryk Sienkiewicz
He justified himself, was acquitted, and died the superior of the convent of the Escurial.
From The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. by Juan Antonio Llorente
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