montgomery

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A surname

The capital city of Alabama; see

A male given name transferred from the surname

Bernard Montgomery (Monty) British army officer

A male given name

British army officer who during World War II commanded the British victories over German forces in North Africa (1942) and the Allied advance through Normandy (1944). Canadian writer best known for her novel Anne of Green Gables (1908) and its many sequels. American jazz guitarist noted for his unique, quiet style and for the rich, mellow tones he produced by playing guitar without a pick. the capital city of the US state of Alabama. City (pop., 2000: 201,568), capital of Alabama, U.S. The site was inhabited by Indian mound builders in prehistoric times. In 1715 the French built Fort Toulouse on the river above the present site of Montgomery. The city was founded in 1819 and named for Gen. Richard Montgomery; it became the state capital in 1847. In 1861, during the American Civil War, it served briefly as the capital of the Confederacy; it was captured by Union troops in 1865. It was a centre of the civil rights movement, notably the protests organized by Martin Luther King, Jr. Located southeast of Birmingham, it serves as the commercial centre of an agricultural region, trading in cotton and livestock and producing fertilizer. It is the seat of Alabama State University and several colleges. Clift Edward Montgomery Montgomery of Alamein Bernard Law Montgomery 1st Viscount Montgomery Lucy Maud Montgomery Wes John Leslie Montgomery Montgomery Ward & Co. Pike Zebulon Montgomery

The capital city of Alabama

{i} capital city of Alabama (USA); Bernard Law Montgomery (1887-1976), 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, renowned British field Marshall of World War II; male first name; family name

English general during World War II; won victories over Rommel in North Africa and led British ground forces in the invasion of Normandy (1887-1976)

Canadian novelist (1874-1942)

the state capital of Alabama on the Mobile River English general during World War II; won victories over Rommel in North Africa and led British ground forces in the invasion of Normandy (1887-1976) Canadian novelist (1874-1942)

the state capital of Alabama on the Mobile River

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Montgomery Clift

born Oct. 17, 1920, Omaha, Neb., U.S. died July 23, 1966, New York, N.Y. U.S. actor. He acted on Broadway and was a founding member of the Actors Studio (1947). He made his film debut in The Search (1948) and became a star with Red River (1948). Noted for his serious, sensitive roles, he portrayed troubled heroes in films such as A Place in the Sun (1951), From Here to Eternity (1953), The Young Lions (1958), Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), and Freud (1962). Scarred by a car crash in 1956, he became addicted to drugs and alcohol and died of a heart attack at 45

Montgomery Ward & Co

Former U.S. retail merchandising company. It was founded in Chicago in 1872 by Aaron Montgomery Ward (1844-1913), who bought merchandise wholesale and sold it directly to farmers. He distributed the world's first mail-order catalog and offered a money-back guarantee. The company opened its first retail stores in 1926, and by 1930 retail sales exceeded catalog sales. It ended its mail-order business in 1985, and in 1997 it scaled back operations after filing for bankruptcy protection. Another bankruptcy in December 2000 caused the company to close its 250 stores and go out of business the following year. See also direct-mail marketing; Sears, Roebuck and Company

montgomery's tubercle

one of the sebaceous glands on the areolae of the breast that lubricate the breast during breast-feeding

Bernard Law Montgomery 1st Viscount Montgomery

born Nov. 17, 1887, London, Eng. died March 24, 1976, near Alton, Hampshire British general in World War II. Educated at Sandhurst, he distinguished himself in World War I and remained in the army, becoming known as a tough and efficient leader. In World War II he commanded the British army in the North Africa Campaign and forced the German retreat from Egypt after the Battle of El Alamein (1942). He commanded troops in the Allied invasion of Sicily and Italy (1943) and in the Normandy Campaign, leading the British-Canadian army group across northern France and into northern Germany. Promoted to field marshal, he became chief of the imperial staff (1946-48) and later deputy commander of NATO (1951-58). A cautious, thorough strategist, "Monty" often exasperated fellow Allied commanders, including Dwight D. Eisenhower, but his insistence on complete readiness ensured his popularity with his troops

Bernard Law Montgomery 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein

born Nov. 17, 1887, London, Eng. died March 24, 1976, near Alton, Hampshire British general in World War II. Educated at Sandhurst, he distinguished himself in World War I and remained in the army, becoming known as a tough and efficient leader. In World War II he commanded the British army in the North Africa Campaign and forced the German retreat from Egypt after the Battle of El Alamein (1942). He commanded troops in the Allied invasion of Sicily and Italy (1943) and in the Normandy Campaign, leading the British-Canadian army group across northern France and into northern Germany. Promoted to field marshal, he became chief of the imperial staff (1946-48) and later deputy commander of NATO (1951-58). A cautious, thorough strategist, "Monty" often exasperated fellow Allied commanders, including Dwight D. Eisenhower, but his insistence on complete readiness ensured his popularity with his troops

Edward Montgomery Clift

born Oct. 17, 1920, Omaha, Neb., U.S. died July 23, 1966, New York, N.Y. U.S. actor. He acted on Broadway and was a founding member of the Actors Studio (1947). He made his film debut in The Search (1948) and became a star with Red River (1948). Noted for his serious, sensitive roles, he portrayed troubled heroes in films such as A Place in the Sun (1951), From Here to Eternity (1953), The Young Lions (1958), Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), and Freud (1962). Scarred by a car crash in 1956, he became addicted to drugs and alcohol and died of a heart attack at 45

Field Marshal Montgomery

a British military leader, known informally as Monty, who led the British army to victory in the Battle of El Alamein (1942) in World War II, and later became the commander of the British forces in Europe (1887-1976)

L M Montgomery

born Nov. 30, 1874, Clifton, P.E.I., Can. died April 24, 1942, Toronto, Ont. Canadian novelist. She worked as a teacher and journalist before achieving worldwide success with Anne of Green Gables (1908). The sentimental story of a spirited orphan girl, it drew on her childhood experiences and the rural life of her native Prince Edward Island. Six sequels, following Anne through motherhood, were less successful. Montgomery also produced another series of juvenile books, several collections of stories, and two books for adults

L.M. Montgomery

a Canadian writer who wrote Anne of Green Gables (1874-1942)

Lucy Maud Montgomery

born Nov. 30, 1874, Clifton, P.E.I., Can. died April 24, 1942, Toronto, Ont. Canadian novelist. She worked as a teacher and journalist before achieving worldwide success with Anne of Green Gables (1908). The sentimental story of a spirited orphan girl, it drew on her childhood experiences and the rural life of her native Prince Edward Island. Six sequels, following Anne through motherhood, were less successful. Montgomery also produced another series of juvenile books, several collections of stories, and two books for adults

Wes Montgomery

orig. John Leslie Montgomery born March 6, 1923/25, Indianapolis, Ind., U.S. died June 15, 1968, Indianapolis U.S. jazz guitarist. He began playing guitar in his teens, and his principal early inspiration was the late-swing guitarist Charlie Christian. Montgomery was a member of Lionel Hampton's band (1948-50) before forming a small group with his brothers. His finest recordings are small-group efforts made after 1959, although he achieved commercial success using accompanying orchestras in the 1960s. His unconventional technique, using his thumb rather than a plectrum, made possible his frequent use of octaves and chords in solos. He was probably the most influential guitar improviser in modern jazz

Zebulon Montgomery Pike

In 1805 he led an expedition to find the headwaters of the Mississippi River, traveling 2,000 mi (3,200 km) from St. Louis to northern Minnesota, where he erroneously identified Leech Lake as the river's source. In 1806 he was sent to the Southwest to explore the Arkansas and Red rivers. Passing through Colorado, he tried unsuccessfully to climb the 14,110-ft (4,301-m) mountain later named Pikes Peak. His party continued into northern New Mexico (1807); his report on the Santa Fe region encouraged later expansion into the Southwest. In the War of 1812 he was killed in the attack on York (Toronto)

Zebulon Montgomery Pike

born Jan. 5, 1779, Lamberton, N.J., U.S. died April 27, 1813, York, Ont. U.S. explorer. He joined the army at age

Silbentrennung

Mont·gom·e·ry

Türkische aussprache

mäntgʌmri

Aussprache

/mäntˈgəmrē/ /mɑːntˈɡʌmriː/

Etymologie

[ (")m&n(t)-'g&m-rE, m&a ] (biographical name.) Norman surname from a place in Normandy, Old French "Gomeric's hill". Gumaric was a Germanic personal name composed of guma "man" and ric "power", modern French surnames Gomery, Gommery and Gumery Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges: A Concise Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press 2001. . German first name Gumarich.