Tancred

American

[tang-krid] / ˈtæŋ krɪd /

noun

1078?–1112, Norman leader in the first Crusade.

Tancred British

/ ˈtæŋkrɪd /

noun

died 1112, Norman hero of the First Crusade, who played a prominent part in the capture of Jerusalem (1099)

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With such a large number of claims, Tancred Schiavoni, an attorney on behalf of insurer Century Indemnity Co., expressed skepticism that the law firms sufficiently vetted the allegations.

From Washington Post

Reached late Wednesday, Tancred Schiavoni, a lawyer representing the receiver, said he’s grateful to the court for its attention over the years.

From Los Angeles Times

Tancred stood down from his role and was severely reprimanded in April after allegations of bullying were made by Carroll’s predecessor Fiona de Jong.

From Reuters

The AOC issued a statement Friday saying the tribunal’s investigation into four claims against Tancred found “none of the complaints has been made out on an objective basis.”

From Washington Times

Tancred stood down from his role in April after allegations of bullying were made by former AOC chief executive Fiona de Jong.

From Reuters

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