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Marcus Island LORAN-C transmitter Marcus Island LORAN-C transmitter ( Minami Torishima LORAN-C transmitter) is a LORAN-C transmitter on Marcus Island ( Minami Torishima), Japan at 24°17'8" N, 153°58'54" E(). It was until 1993 part of Grid 9970 and used a transmission power of 4000 kilowatts, which was more than the most powerful broadcasting stations ever used.
Marcus James Markus James is an American blues singer, songwriter and guitarist. With his band Markus James and the Wassonrai, he mixies the American style with traditional sounds of the Wassoulou and Sonrai tribes of Mali.
Marcus Jastrow Marcus (Mordechai Morris) Jastrow (1829-1903) was a renowned Talmudic language scholar, most famously known for his authorship of the popular and comprehensive A Dictionary of the Targumim, Talmud Babli, Talmud Yerushalmi and Midrashic Literature.
Marcus Junius Brutus (character of Rome) Marcus Junius Brutus is a historical figure who features as a character in the HBO/BBC2 original television series Rome, played by Tobias Menzies. He is depicted as a young man torn between what he believes is right, and his loyalty and love of a man who has been like a father to him.
Marcus Junius Silanus Torquatus Marcus Junius Silanus Torquatus was a consul of the Roman Empire, born in 14. Through his mother Aemilia Lepida, he was a descendant of Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa and Triumvir Marcus Aemilius Lepidus.
Marcus Klingberg Abraham Marcus Klingberg was born in 1918 and is the highest ranking Soviet spy ever caught in Israel. Together with Mordechai Vanunu, the case of Klingberg is regarded as the most destructive spy scandal of the history of the State of Israel.
Marcus Lamb Marcus Lamb (born October 71957 in Cordele, GA) is a Christian broadcaster, founder, president, and CEO of the Daystar Television Network. Lamb is married to Joni Lamb, who is the vice-president and executive producer of the Daystar network.
Marcus Lantz Marcus Lantz (Born October 23, 1975 in Kristianstad, Sweden) is a Swedish professional footballer, currently playing for Brøndby IF in Denmark, as a holding midfielder. He has played five matches for the Sweden national football team.
Marcus Lawrence Ward Marcus Lawrence Ward (November 9, 1812–April 25, 1884) was an American Republican Party politician, who served as the 21st Governor of New Jersey from 1869-1872, and represented the state in Congress for one term from 1873-1875.
Marcus Liberty Marcus Liberty (born October 27 1968, in Chicago, Illinois) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the 2nd round (42nd overall) of the 1990 NBA Draft. Liberty played for the Nuggets and Detroit Pistons in 4 NBA seasons.
Marcus Licinius Crassus Marcus Licinius Crassus Dives (Latin: M·LICINIVS·P·F·P·N·CRASSVS In English: "Marcus Licinius Crassus, son of Publius, grandson of Publius") (c. 115 BC – 53 BC) was a Roman general and politician who suppressed the slave revolt led by Spartacus and entered into a secret pact, known as the First Triumvirate, with Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus and Gaius Julius Caesar.
Marcus Livius Drusus (censor) The elder Marcus Livius Drusus was set up as tribune by the Senate in 122 BC to undermine Gaius Gracchus' land reform bills. To do this, he proposed creating twelve colonies with 3000 settlers each from the poorer classes, and relieving rent on property distributed since 133.
Marcus Livius Drusus (tribune) The younger Marcus Livius Drusus, son of Marcus Livius Drusus, was tribune of the plebeians in 91 BC. In the manner of Gaius Gracchus, he set out with comprehensive plans, but his aim was to strengthen senatorial rule.
Marcus Livius Salinator Marcus Livius Salinator (254 BC-c. 204 BC), the son of Marcus (a member of the gens Livia), was a Roman consul who fought in both the Second Illyrian War and Second Punic War most notably during the Battle of the Metaurus.
Marcus Maxey Marcus Jacolby Maxey (born February 2, 1983 in Navasota, Texas) is an American football defensive back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. He was selected in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of the University of Miami.
Marcus Miller Marcus Miller (born June 14, 1959 in New York) is a jazz musician, composer and producer, perhaps best known as a bass guitarist with Miles Davis, Luther Vandross and David Sanborn. Miller is classically trained as a clarinetist, and also plays bass clarinet, keyboards, saxophone, and guitar, and is a capable singer.
Marcus Morton Marcus Morton (December 19, 1784 – February 6, 1864) was a lawyer, jurist, and politician from Taunton, Massachusetts. He represented Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives and served two terms as Governor of Massachusetts, as well as a portion of an unexpired term in 1825.
Marcus Morton (jurist) Marcus Morton (April 8, 1819– February 10, 1891) was an American lawyer and jurist from Massachusetts. He served on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court from 1869 to 1890 and was its Chief Justice after 1882.
Marcus Morton Rhoades Marcus Morton Rhoades (July 24, 1903 in Graham, Missouri - December 30, 1991) was an American cytogeneticist. His research on maize led to important discoveries for basic genetics and the applied science of plant breeding.
Marcus Nash Marcus DeLando Nash (born February 1, 1976 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an Arena Football League offensive specialist for the Las Vegas Gladiators. He was a first round pick for the Denver Broncos but was shortly traded away to the Baltimore Ravens, where he was cut once more.
Marcus North Marcus James North ("Snork", the nickname that he has been given) (born 28 July 1979, Pakenham, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is an Australian cricket player who has played for the cricket teams of Australian Cricket Academy, Western Australia, Australia A, Durham and Lancashire. He is a left handed batsmen and right arm off-break bowler who generally bats in the High Middle order.
Marcus O'Sullivan Marcus O'Sullivan (born December 22, 1961) is a retired Irish middle distance runner. Although failing to gain entry to any of Ireland's universities, O'Sullivan's running eventually allowed him to go to Villanova University at 19.
Marcus Patric Marcus Patric (born Patrick Henry Gosling, 17 August 1979, Portsmouth, England) is a British actor, best known for the role of Ben Davies in the British soap opera Hollyoaks and its spin-offs Hollyoaks: Let Loose and Hollyoaks: In the City.
Marcus Pedersen Marcus Pedersen (born June 8, 1990) is a Norwegian football player who currently plays for Hamarkameratene. He is despite his young age already being linked to several Premier League clubs and was on trial with Liverpool F.
Marcus Perperna Marcus Perperna, Roman consul in 130 BC, is said to have been a consul before he was a citizen; for Valerius Maximus relates, that the father of this Perperna was condemned under the lex Papia after the death of his son, because he had falsely usurped the rights of a Roman citizen.
Marcus Piehl Marcus Piehl (born August 23 1985) is a freestyle swimmer from Sweden. He was a member of the Swedsih silver medal winner team in 4x100m freestyle at the 2006 FINA Short Course World Championships together with Lars Frölander, Jonas Tilly and Stefan Nystrand.
Marcus Pollard Marcus LaJuan Pollard (born February 8, 1972 in Valley, Alabama) is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the NFL. Before signing with Detroit as a free agent before the 2005 NFL season, Pollard spent ten seasons with the Indianapolis Colts.
Marcus Reno Marcus Albert Reno (November 15, 1834–March 30, 1889) was a career military officer in the American Civil War and in the Black Hills War against the Lakota (Sioux) and Northern Cheyenne. He is most noted for his role in the Battle of Little Big Horn.
Marcus Robinson Marcus Robinson (born February 27, 1975) is an American football player in the NFL, playing the position of wide receiver. He has played for the Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, and Minnesota Vikings, as well as the Rhein Fire.
Marcus Rowland Marcus Rowland is a laboratory technician and the author of the Forgotten Futures and Diana: Warrior Princess role-playing games, and various scenarios for other RPGs. In the 1990s, he also wrote some short stories, Frog Day Afternoon, Playing Safe, and The Missing Martian, published in the Midnight Rose collective's anthologies, which are now available online.
Marcus Schmuck Marcus Schmuck (April 18 1925 - August 21 2005) was an Austrian mountaineer. In 1957, together with Hermann Buhl he initiated, organized, and led the expedition to climb the worlds 12th highest peak, the Broad Peak (8,047 metres) in the Karakoram in Pakistan.
Marcus Siepen Marcus Siepen, born September 8th 1968 in Krefeld, Germany, is one of two guitarists in the Power Metal band Blind Guardian. For the biggest percentage of Blind Guardian's songs, particularly in more recent years, he has almost strictly played rhythm guitar, with most lead and solo work being performed by André Olbrich.
Marcus Spears (defensive end) Marcus Raishon Spears (born March 8, 1983 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. He was selected in the 1st round (20th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.
Marcus Spears (offensive tackle) Marcus DeWayne Spears (born September 28, 1971 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. He was selected with the tenth pick of the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft out of Northwestern State University by the Chicago Bears.
Marcus St Halaire Marcus St Halaire (born January 2, 1977 in England) is an English rugby league player who currently plays for the Bradford Bulls in the European Super League competition. His position of choice is on the Full back or wing.
Marcus St Hilaire Marcus St Hilaire (born January 2, 1977 in England) is an English rugby league player who currently plays for the Bradford Bulls in the European Super League competition. His position of choice is on the Full back or wing.
Marcus Stone Marcus Stone (1840 - 1921), English painter, son of Frank Stone, ARA, was trained by his father and began to exhibit at the Academy before he was eighteen; and a few years later he illustrated with much success books by Charles Dickens, Anthony Trollope, and other writers, friends of his family.
Marcus Stroud Marcus Stroud (born June 25, 1978 in Thomasville, Georgia) is an American Football player who currently plays Defensive Tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL. Marcus Stroud was selected to the Pro Bowl following the 2003, 2004 and 2005 NFL seasons.
Marcus Terentius Varro Marcus Terentius Varro (116 BC – 27 BC), also known as Varro Reatinus"Reatinus" refers to his birth at Reate, now Rieti, in Sabine territory (1911 Encylopedia Britannica). to distinguish him from his contemporary Varro Atacinus, was a Roman scholar and writer, whom the Romans came to call "the most learned of all the Romans.
Marcus Thames Marcus Markley Thames (born March 6, 1977, in Louisville, Mississippi) is a left fielder who currently plays for the Detroit Tigers. He attended East Central Junior College and was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 30th Round of the 1996 amateur draft.
Marcus Thomas Marcus Thomas (born on September 23, 1985) is a football defensive tackle. He was formerly part of the University of Florida football team until November 2006 when he was kicked off the team for violating the terms of his reinstatement from a drug suspension.
Marcus Thrane Marcus Møller Thrane (14 October 1817 – 30 April 1890) was the leader of the first Norwegian labour movement, later known as the Thranitter movement, which at its height had approximately 30,000 members, making it the third largest labour movement at the time, second only to those in France and the United Kingdom, and the largest counting per capita (Norway having only 1.4 million inhabitants).
Marcus Tony-El Marcus Toney-El is a basketball player from East Orange, New Jersey. He attended Seton Hall University and then played for the American Basketball Association teams, the Jersey SkyCats and the Newark Express with his teammate Derek Washington.
Marcus Trufant Marcus Trufant (born December 25, 1980 )is an American football cornerback who currently plays for the Seattle Seahawks and went to Washington State University as a teammate of wide receiver Devard Darling and quarterback Jason Gesser. Born and raised in Tacoma, Washington--Trufant was an all-state running back on the Woodrow Wilson High School football squad which was 2nd in state 4A football in 1998.
Marcus Tullius Cicero (character of Rome) Marcus Tullius Cicero is a historical figure who features as a character in the HBO/BBC2 original television series Rome, played by David Bamber. He is depicted as a moderate politician and scholar, who seems to "ride out" the events of history, rather than to shape them.
Marcus Tullius Decula Marcus Tullius Decula was a consul of the Roman Republic in 81 BC, with Gnaeus Cornelius Dolabella, during the dictatorship of Sulla; but the consuls of that year were only nominal, as Sulla had all the power in his hands. (Cic.
Marcus Valerius Messala Corvinus (consul 58) Marcus Valerius Messalla Corvinus was the oldest son of Domitia Lepida and Marcus Valerius Messalla Barbatus. Marcus was the brother of Empress Valeria Messalina and half-brother of Faustus Cornelius Sulla Felix; uncle to Claudia Octavia and Britannicus; brother-in-law and second cousin to Emperor Claudius; second cousin to Emperor Caligula and first cousin to Emperor Nero.
Marcus Valerius Messalla Corvinus Marcus Valerius Messalla Corvinus (64 BC - AD 8) was a Roman general, author and patron of literature and art. He was the son of Marcus Valerius Messalla Rufus, and father of Marcus Valerius Messalla Messallinus.
Marcus Vinicius de Souza Marcus Vinicius Vieira de Souza (born May 31 1984 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian professional basketball player currently with the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets of the NBA. He was a second round draft choice of the Hornets in the 2006 NBA Draft, chosen 43rd overall.
Marcus W. Robertson Marcus William Robertson (12 February 1870 – 24 May 1948) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration - the Medal of Honor - for his actions on the Philippine-American War.
Marcus Wareing Marcus Wareing is an English chef, born in Churchtown, Lancashire. He is currently head chef of two London hotel restaurants - The Grill Room at the Savoy Hotel on the Strand and PĂ©trus at The Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge.
Marcus Wedau Marcus Wedau (born December 31, 1975 in Germany) is a football player who currently plays centre midfield for the Queensland Roar in the A-League. Wedau has failed to make an impact in the new A-League season for Queensland.
Marcus Whitman Marcus Whitman (September 4,1802–November 29,1847) was an American physician and missionary in the Oregon Country. He is famous for leading the first large party of wagon trains along the Oregon Trail, establishing it as a viable for the thousands of emigrants who used the trail in the following decade.
Marcus Wills Marcus Wills (b.1972) was the winner of the 2006 Archibald Prize for his painting of The Paul Juraszek Monolith which was based on an engraving by Marcus Gheeraerts In 2000, he won the second Brett Whiteley] scholarship He graduated from the [[Victorian College of the Arts] in 1995.
Marcy Avenue (BMT Jamaica Line) Marcy Avenue is a station on the BMT Jamaica Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of Marcy Avenue and Broadway in Brooklyn, it is served by the train (all times), the train (weekdays), and the train (rush hours).
Mardaites The Mardaites were a cluster of Aramaic tribal groups, inhabiting the highland regions of southern Anatolia, Isauria, Syria, and Lebanon, whose origins are unknown. Some sources say they were Persian Zoroastrians who converted to Christianity, others claim Armenian heritage.
Mardavij Mardavij or Maj (also spelled as Mardaviz, Mardavich, Mardavige, and Mardavaz), was the founder of Ziyarids who successfully defeated the Abbasid's army firstly in Hamadan (in the midwest of Iran), and finally in Kashan and Isfahan (the central cities of the country). On December 2, 931, Maj arrived in Isfahan, declared himself Amir or the King of Iran and made Isfahan the capital of his kingdom.
Marder (IFV) The Marder is a German infantry fighting vehicle operated by the German Army as the main weapon of the Panzergrenadier (mechanized infantry) from the 1970s through the present day. Its successor, the Puma, is under development.
Mardi Mardi, and a Voyage Thither was Herman Melville's third book (1849), and his first pure fiction work (while featuring fictional narrators, his previous novels were heavily autobiographical). It details (much like Typee and Omoo) the travelings of an American sailor who abandons his whaling vessel to explore the South Pacific.
Mardi Gras Mardi Gras (French for "Fat Tuesday") is the day before Ash Wednesday, and is also called "Shrove Tuesday" or "Pancake Day". It is the final day of Carnival (English: and Romance languages:).
Mardi McConnochie Mardi McConnochie (1971- ) is an Australian author and playwright. She is the author of three novels, Coldwater (2001), The Snow Queen (2003), Fivestar (2005), several plays and Melissa, Queen of Evil (2006), the first in a series of novels for children.
Mardin Mardin (, Syriac: ܡܶܪܕܺܝܢ Merdīn;) is a city in southeastern Turkey. The capital of Mardin Province, it is known for its Arab-style architecture, and for its strategic location on a rocky mountain overlooking the plains of northern Syria.
Mardo Mardo is a rock band from Los Angeles, California, California, USA. Formed by brothers Aron and Robert Mardo, the band's self-stated goal is to "make flat-out, high energy rock … with a classic sense of melody and song.
Marduk Marduk (Sumerian spelling in Akkadian: AMAR.UTU "solar calf"; Biblical: Merodach) was the Babylonian name of a late generation god from ancient Mesopotamia and patron deity of the city of Babylon, who, when Babylon permanently became the political center of the Euphrates valley in the time of Hammurabi (18th century BC), started to slowly rise to the position of the head of the Babylonian pantheon, a position he fully acquired by the second half of the second millennium BC.
Marduk-zakir-shumi II Marduk-zakir-shumi II was a Babylonian nobleman who served briefly as King of Babylon for a few months in 703 BC, following a revolt against the rule of the Assyrian king Sennacherib. He was soon overthrown and replaced by the former Chaldean king, Marduk-apal-iddina II.
Mardyke The Mardyke is an area in Cork city, on the northern half of the long western part of the island formed by the two channels of the River Lee near the city centre. It consists of three adjacent green spaces: the cricket pitch and clubhouse of Cork County Cricket Club; Fitzgerald Park, including a museum; and the Athletic Grounds of University College Cork (UCC).
Mare (horseracing) In thoroughbred horse-racing, a mare is defined as a female horse more than four years old; in harness racing a mare is a female horse more than three years old. The male equivalent to a mare is called simply a horse, although in harness racing the term aged horse is also used.
Mare aux Hippopotames The Mare aux Hippopotames (Lake of Hippopotamuses) is a national park in Burkina Faso, created in 1937 and designated in 1977 as the only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the nation. The park was created around a freshwater lake and includes surrounding pools and marches in the flood plain of the Volta Noire River, and surrounding forests.
Mare Anguis Mare Anguis (the "serpent sea") is a lunar mare located on the near side of the Moon, about 150 miles in diameter. Located within the Crisium basin, Mare Anguis is a part of the Nectarian System, meaning that it was formed during the Nectarian time period.
Mare Cognitium Mare Cognitum (Latin for "Known Sea") is the name of the south-east portion of the lunar plain Oceanus Procellarum. It is so named for all of the space probes that had landed there previously (Luna 5, Ranger 7, Surveyor 3, Apollo 12).
Mare Cognitum Mare Cognitum (the "sea that has become known") is a lunar mare located in a basin or large crater which sits in the second ring of the Procellarum basin. The basin material is of the Lower Imbrian epoch, while the basaltic mare material is of the Upper Imbrian epoch.
Mare Crisium Mare Crisium (the "sea of crises") is a lunar mare located in the Moon's Crisium basin, just northeast of Mare Tranquillitatis. This basin is of the Nectarian epoch, while the mare material is of the Upper Imbrian epoch.
Mare Desiderii Mare Desiderii ("Sea of Dreams") was an area of the Moon named after Luna 3 returned the first pictures of the far side. However, it was later found to be composed of a smaller mare, Mare Ingenii (Sea of Ingenuity), and other dark craters.
Mare Erythraeum Mare Erythraeum is a very large dark dusky region of Mars that can be viewed by even a small telescope. The name comes from the Latin for the Arabian Sea, because it was originally thought to be a large sea of liquid water.
Mare Fecunditatis Mare Fecunditatis (the "Sea of Fecundity" or "Sea of Fertility") is a lunar mare 909 km in diameter. The Fecuditatis basin formed in the Pre-Nectarian epoch, while the basin material surrounding the mare is of the
Mare Humboldtianum Mare Humboldtianum (Latin for "sea of Alexander von Humboldt") is a lunar mare located within the Humboldtianum basin, just to the east of Mare Frigoris. It is located along the northeastern limb of the Moon, and continues on to the far side.
Mare Imbrium Mare Imbrium, Latin for "Sea of Showers" or "Sea of Rains", is a vast lunar mare (mahr'-ay) filling a basin on Earth's Moon. Mare Imbrium was created when lava flooded the giant crater formed when a very large object hit the moon long ago.
Mare Insularum Mare Insularum (the "sea of islands") is a lunar mare located in the Insularum basin just south of Mare Imbrium. The basin material is of the Lower Imbrian epoch, with the mare material of the Upper Imbrian epoch.
Mare Nectaris The Sea of Nectar (Mare Nectaris) is a small lunar mare or sea (a volcanic lava plain noticeably darker than the rest of the moon's surface) located between the Sea of Tranquillity (Mare Tranquillatis) and the Sea of Fecundity (Mare Fecunditatis). Montes Pyrenaeus borders the mare to the west and the large crater near the south center of the mare is known as Rosse.
Mare Orientale Like a target ring bull's-eye, the lunar mare Mare Orientale (the "eastern sea") is one of the most striking large scale lunar features. Located on the extreme western edge of the lunar nearside, this impact basin is difficult to see from an Earthbound perspective.
Mare Smythii Mare Smythii (Latin for "Sea of William Henry Smyth") is a lunar mare located along the equator on the easternmost edge of the lunar near side. The Smythii basin where the mare is located is of the Pre-Nectarian epoch, while the surrounding features are of the Nectarian system.
Mare Tranquillitatis Mare Tranquillitatis (Latin for Sea of Tranquility) is a lunar mare that sits within the Tranquillitatis basin on Earth's moon. The mare material within the basin consists of basalt in the intermediate to young age group of the Upper Imbrian epoch.
Mare Undarum Mare Undarum (the "sea of waves") is an uneven lunar mare located just north of Mare Spumans on the lunar near side, between Firmicus crater and the eastern limb. It is one of the many elevated lakes contained in the Crisium basin, surrounding Mare Crisium.
Mare Vaporum Mare Vaporum (the "sea of vapors") is a lunar mare located between the southwest rim of Mare Serenitatis and the southeast rim of Mare Imbrium. The lunar material surrounding the mare is from the Lower Imbrian epoch, and the mare material is from the Eratosthenian epoch.
Mare Vitalis Mare Vitalis (Latin for "Sea Life") is the second full-length album by Lawrence, Kansas-based emo-alternative rock group the Appleseed Cast, released on Deep Elm Records in 2000 (see 2000 in music). In the time between the release of this album and their debut, The End of the Ring Wars, the band parted company with drummer Louis Ruiz and introduced Josh "Cobra" Baruth, whose very intricate, percussive and expressive drumming is prominent on Mare Vitalis.
Marebito Marebito (稀人 marebito) is a 2004 Japanese Horror movie directed by Takashi Shimizu, the director of Ju-on: The Grudge. The film is about a man named Masuoka, played by Shinya Tsukamoto, who carries a camera everywhere he goes.
Maredudd ap Llywelyn ap Maredudd ap Cynan Maredudd ap Llywelyn ap Maredudd ap Cynan was the only known son of Llywelyn the Elder and was a great-great-grandson of Owain Gwynedd, an important prince of north Wales in the 12th Century. This obscure Welsh prince is important in so far as his descendants outlived most of their other relatives who perished during the campaign of Edward I to subjugate Wales and destroy the royal house of Gwynedd.
Mareep are one of the fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Mareep in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.
Marehan The Marehan (Somali: Mareexaan) ("Ahmed bin Abdirahman bin Is'mail bin Ibrahim al Jaberti") a Somali clan, is one of the major Darod subclans and part of the Sade clan family . The majority of the Marehan live in Jubbaland Gedo and Lower Jubba Regions in southwest Somalia, the Galguduud and Mudug Regions in central Somalia, the Ogaden, and northeast Kenya.
Marechal Floriano Marechal Floriano is the capital of a municipality of the same name, in the state of EspĂ­rito Santo, Brazil. Once part of the municipality of Domingos Martins, the town of Marechal Floriano separated on October 31 1991, becoming capital of its own municipality.
Marechal Foch Marechal Foch (pronounced "mar-esh-shall-fosh"), is an inter-specific red wine grape variety. It was named after the French marshal Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929), who played an important role in the negotiation of the armistice terms during the closing of the First World War.
Marek Baster Marek Baster (born June 11, 1976 in KrakĂłw) is a Polish footballer. His first football was played at his local team in KrakĂłw from 1997, and, though he spent a year away, he found himself back in KrakĂłw at the end of the 1999/2000 season.
Marek Belka Marek Belka (pronounce: ['marεk 'bεlka]) (b. January 9, 1952 in Łódź) is a Polish professor of Economics, designated Prime Minister of Poland by President Aleksander Kwaśniewski on March 29, 2004 and sworn into office the next May 2.
Marek Borowski Marek Stefan Borowski (b. January 4, 1946 in Warsaw, Poland) is a Polish politician, the former leader of Sojusz Lewicy Demokratycznej and the former Speaker of the Sejm (the lower, but more powerful, house of Poland's parliament).
Marek Dopierała Marek Dopierała is a retired Polish professional canoer. He competed in Canoeing at the 1988 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal for the dual Polish team in the C 2 500 metres and a bronze medal in C 2 1000 m, both with Marek Łbik.
Marek Grechuta Marek Grechuta (December 10 1945 Zamość, Poland - October 9 2006 Kraków, Poland) was a Polish singer, songwriter, composer, and lyricist, famous and beloved in Poland throughout his professional musical career.
Marek Hłasko Marek Hłasko (14 January 1934, Warsaw – 14 June 1969 Wiesbaden) was a Polish writer. By the age of 22, Hlasko was already famous as an author, at 24 a celebrated exile writer and by the age of 35 already dead.
Marek Janowski Marek Janowski (born 18 February 1939 in Warsaw) is a Polish-born conductor who grew up in Germany and spent much of his career in France. He has served as Music Director in Freiburg and at the Dortmund Opera, the latter from 1973 to 1979.
Marek Jerzy Łatas Marek Jerzy Łatas (born April 20, 1960 in Myślenice) is a Polish politician. He was elected to Sejm on September 25, 2005 getting 9549 votes in 12 Chrzanów district, candidating from Prawo i Sprawiedliwość list.
Marek Jerzy Minakowski Marek Jerzy Minakowski (born 13 June, 1972 in Olsztyn) is a Polish philosopher, historian and genealogist. Graduated from the Jagiellonian University with the dissertation Formal Logic before Aristotle which was the result of collecting all traces of the use of formal logic in Greek writing prior to 350 B.

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