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Perceval

Per ce val |ˈpərsəvəl ˈpərsəvəl | a legendary figure dating back to ancient times, found in French, German, and English poetry from the late 12th century onward. He is the father of Lohengrin and the hero of a number of legends, some of which are associated with the Holy Grail. Also called Parsifal.

 

Perceval, Spencer

Per ce val, Spencer |ˈpərsəvəl ˈpərsəvəl | (1762 –1812 ), British statesman; prime minister 1809 –12. He was shot dead in the lobby of the House of Commons by a bankrupt merchant who blamed the government for his insolvency.

 

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Perceval

Perceval |ˈpəːsɪv (ə )l | a legendary figure dating back to ancient times, found in French, German, and English poetry from the late 12th century onwards. He is the father of Lohengrin and the hero of a number of legends, some of which are associated with the Holy Grail. Also called Parsifal.

 

Perceval, Spencer

Perceval, Spencer |ˈpəːsɪv (ə )l | (1762 –1812 ), British Tory statesman, Prime Minister 1809 –12. He was shot dead in the lobby of the House of Commons by a bankrupt merchant who blamed the government for his insolvency.

 

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