It is said that he was born in Limoges, France in the early part of the 12th century and was ordained there. From Wordnik.com. [03/01/2003 - 04/01/2003] Reference
The very next day after the rest day starts in Limoges and that's where Lance won a tribute to Fabio three days after he was killed. From Wordnik.com. [2009 Tour de France: Stages have Armstrong legacy] Reference
Just after the stage, the teams headed for the airport to fly to Limoges, which is about. From Wordnik.com. [NYT > Home Page] Reference
Mathieu d'Alcon of the Little Brothers of San Francesco, and I was born near Limoges, which is not far from your estate, Count. From Wordnik.com. [The Saracen: Land of the Infidel] Reference
I bought my tasse in Limoges back in 1987. From Wordnik.com. [empiler - French Word-A-Day] Reference
The Marquis de Limoges is engaged. From Wordnik.com. [EA Father’s Choice Part 10] Reference
Thillo, and was the Abbey of Solignac, near Limoges. From Wordnik.com. [Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance] Reference
“He was moved there from Limoges a few weeks ago.”. From Wordnik.com. [Maigret in Montmartre]
N. of Toulouse, on the railway between that city and Limoges. From Wordnik.com. [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary"] Reference
He paused to stab an orange section off a white Limoges plate. From Wordnik.com. [`Panic Time!' De la Renta and Company Trot Out Sensible Designs for '99] Reference
Limoges, haunted by wild beasts, and of an exceeding cold situation. From Wordnik.com. [The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March] Reference
The one stain on his name is his massacre of the townsfolk of Limoges. From Wordnik.com. [MacMillan's Reading Books Book V] Reference
Traffic in Limoges was paralyzed a good part of the day by barricades. From Wordnik.com. [Reflections on the Uprising in France; Lessons Learned] Reference
Viscount of Limoges, one of whom was killed during the siege of Seville. From Wordnik.com. [Bartholomew de Las Casas; his life, apostolate, and writings] Reference
It also has Limoges (lih-MOHZH ') enamels and 18th-century French furniture. From Wordnik.com. [Anne Poulet, Frick Museum Director, To Retire Next Year] Reference
S.S.E. of Limoges on the main line of the Orléans railway from Paris to Montauban. From Wordnik.com. [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria"] Reference
Move over, Limoges: What Mr. Toi really wanted to discuss was his new set from Harrods. From Wordnik.com. [The Transom] Reference
M. Nivet was an important merchant of Limoges, living in a pretty, historical home there. From Wordnik.com. [Women in the Life of Balzac] Reference
Within, Armani/Casa furnishings dominate, accented by luxury brands like Limoges and Bose. From Wordnik.com. [Armani's Hotel Debut, Tailored for Dubai] Reference
It is out of our province to trace the history of the Limoges enamellers after this period. From Wordnik.com. [Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance] Reference
Nivet, so that when Balzac visited Limoges he probably called on his former traveling companion. From Wordnik.com. [Women in the Life of Balzac] Reference
Limoges was a Roman settlement, and enamels were made there as early as the time of Philostratus. From Wordnik.com. [Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance] Reference
The Danish pastries on the Limoges china, the coffee in the sterling urn were practically untouched. From Wordnik.com. [Mistress of Justice]
Trying to book flights to Limoges (yes, Limoges) for Christmas has proved frustrating and expensive. From Wordnik.com. [On the slow train] Reference
This particular boost had netted him four Limoges vases, which I subsequently discovered in my briefcase. From Wordnik.com. [LIGHT FINGERS] Reference
When by slow stages he had at length reached Limoges, he found a number of friendly noblemen awaiting him. From Wordnik.com. [The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2)] Reference
Limoges, as a youth, under the famous Abho, in the sixth century; there he learned the craft of a goldsmith. From Wordnik.com. [Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance] Reference
In the case behind are enamels from Limoges, 15th century, and two small paintings on marble by A. del Sarto. From Wordnik.com. [The South of France—East Half] Reference
Limoges, and St. Gatian of Tours, after having founded those churches, amidst many dangers, departed in peace. From Wordnik.com. [The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March] Reference
We knew afterwards, in effect, that a report had been spread of the arrest of my parents at Limoges -- happily a false one. From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 531, January 28, 1832] Reference
Limoges was the most famous centre of the art of enamelling in the twelfth century, the work being known as Opus de Limogia, or. From Wordnik.com. [Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance] Reference
A firm of New Yorkers, again, have migrated to France and built up the beautiful fabric of Limoges with the aid of French artists. From Wordnik.com. [Lippincott's Magazine, December 1878] Reference
Some specimens of champlevé enamel are also to be seen, though this art was generally confined to Limoges during the Middle Ages. From Wordnik.com. [Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance] Reference
Guardian Money emailed a series of written questions to Valerie Vende, the sole director of Elysee Dining who gives a Limoges address. From Wordnik.com. [The £3,000 dinner set worth £20] Reference
BUGEAUD DE LA PICONNERIE, THOMAS ROBERT, DUKE OF ISLY (1784-1849), marshal of France, was born at Limoges on the 15th of October 1784. From Wordnik.com. [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria"] Reference
When Limoges had finally become the royal manufactory of enamels, under Francis I., the head of the works was Leonard Limousin, created. From Wordnik.com. [Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance] Reference
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