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From the late 1690s to the early 1710s, the Societies for the Reformation of Manners (organizations born after the Revolution in 1688, seeking to eliminate immorality and disrespect for religion from public life) actively pursued en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molly_hou…
From the late 1690s to the early 1710s, the Societies for the Reformation of Manners (organizations born after the Revolution in 1688, seeking to eliminate immorality and disrespect for religion from public life) actively pursued en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molly_hou…
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prostitutes, Sabbath breakers and also homosexual men, through the means of spies and provocateurs to dismantle molly houses and prosecute individuals. In the 1720s and 30s thief-takers like Charles Hitchen and Jonathan Wild stimulated the Societies' activities. The peak of this
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wave of prosecution is to be recognized in the late 1720s with a raid on the most famous molly house, Mother Clap's.
The society was revived for a period in 1757, and was recognised by George II. A later successor was William Wilberforce's Society for the Suppression of Vice,
The society was revived for a period in 1757, and was recognised by George II. A later successor was William Wilberforce's Society for the Suppression of Vice,
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founded following a royal proclamation by George III in 1787, "For the Encouragement of Piety and Virtue, and for the Preventing and Punishing of Vice, Profaneness and Immorality".
Other members of the Clapham Sect, of which Wilberforce was one, were also involved in the
Other members of the Clapham Sect, of which Wilberforce was one, were also involved in the
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society.
Henry Venn is seen as the founder of the Clapham Set.
His son John Venn was one of the founders of the Church Missionary Society (CMS).
The original proposal for the mission came from Charles Grant and George Udny of the East India Company and David Brown, of
Henry Venn is seen as the founder of the Clapham Set.
His son John Venn was one of the founders of the Church Missionary Society (CMS).
The original proposal for the mission came from Charles Grant and George Udny of the East India Company and David Brown, of
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Calcutta, who sent a proposal in 1787 to William Wilberforce, then a young member of parliament, and Charles Simeon, a young clergyman at Cambridge University.
Charles Grant was largely responsible for the foundation of East India Company College (1806-1858), which was later
Charles Grant was largely responsible for the foundation of East India Company College (1806-1858), which was later
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erected at Haileybury.
The Haileybury campus originally belonged to, and was occupied by, the East India College (EIC), the training establishment founded in 1806 for administrators of the East India Company. The EIC was initially based at Hertford Castle, but substantial
The Haileybury campus originally belonged to, and was occupied by, the East India College (EIC), the training establishment founded in 1806 for administrators of the East India Company. The EIC was initially based at Hertford Castle, but substantial
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grounds in Hertford Heath were acquired for future development.
Henry VIII spent considerable sums turning the castle into a civilian palace, including building the gatehouse, which still stands. Subsequently, Edward VI granted the castle to Princess Mary. During her eventual
Henry VIII spent considerable sums turning the castle into a civilian palace, including building the gatehouse, which still stands. Subsequently, Edward VI granted the castle to Princess Mary. During her eventual
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reign, the castle was used to imprison Protestant martyrs.
From the reign of James I the castle ceased to be a royal residence and it fell into decay. After Charles I came to the throne, the castle was granted to William Cecil, 2nd Earl of Salisbury.
Lord Salisbury married
From the reign of James I the castle ceased to be a royal residence and it fell into decay. After Charles I came to the throne, the castle was granted to William Cecil, 2nd Earl of Salisbury.
Lord Salisbury married
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Lady Catherine Howard, a daughter of the 1st Earl of Suffolk, on 1 December 1608.
Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk’s father, a Roman Catholic with a Protestant education, was arrested in 1569 for being involved in intrigues against Queen Elizabeth, mainly due to the Duke's
Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk’s father, a Roman Catholic with a Protestant education, was arrested in 1569 for being involved in intrigues against Queen Elizabeth, mainly due to the Duke's
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intention to marry Mary, Queen of Scots. Although he was released in August 1570, a few months later he became involved in the Ridolfi plot to overthrow Elizabeth, install Mary of Scots on the English throne and restore Catholicism, and was arrested again in September 1571 after
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it was discovered his participation in the plot. Norfolk was executed in June 1572, when William was almost eleven years old.
Through the agency of Buckingham, James was made aware of Suffolk's misconduct in the Treasury, particularly allegations that Lady Suffolk harassed
Through the agency of Buckingham, James was made aware of Suffolk's misconduct in the Treasury, particularly allegations that Lady Suffolk harassed
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creditors of the crown, and extorted bribes from them before they could obtain payment. Suffolk was suspended from the Treasurership in July 1618. Early in 1619, his wife suffered an attack of smallpox which destroyed her famous beauty, and Suffolk himself pleaded ill health in
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an attempt to avoid trial. These efforts failed: in October 1619, he, his wife, and their crony Sir John Bingley, Remembrancer of the Exchequer were prosecuted on a variety of counts of corruption in the Court of Star Chamber. Sir Francis Bacon, the prosecutor, compared
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Lady Suffolk to an exchange woman keeping shop while her apprentice, Bingley, cried "What d'ye lack?" outside.
In 1805 Samuel Henley was appointed principal of the newly established East India Company College at Hertford. He resigned this post in January 1815, and died on
In 1805 Samuel Henley was appointed principal of the newly established East India Company College at Hertford. He resigned this post in January 1815, and died on
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29 December of the same year.
Born in England, Samuel Henley began his career when he was recruited as a professor of moral philosophy for the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. He arrived in 1770.
Well-connected there, Samuel Henley became a friend of
Born in England, Samuel Henley began his career when he was recruited as a professor of moral philosophy for the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. He arrived in 1770.
Well-connected there, Samuel Henley became a friend of
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Thomas Jefferson, who acquired some of his library.
Henley clashed though in public debate with Robert Carter Nicholas, Sr. and John Page, and failed to become rector of Bruton Parish Church.
John Page, a merchant who had emigrated from Middlesex, England with his wife
Henley clashed though in public debate with Robert Carter Nicholas, Sr. and John Page, and failed to become rector of Bruton Parish Church.
John Page, a merchant who had emigrated from Middlesex, England with his wife
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Alice Luckin Page in 1650, was largely responsible for building Middle Plantation into a substantial town.
The Royal African Company's agent in Virginia in the 1670s, Colonel Page was heavily involved in the Atlantic slave trade.
The Royal African Company was dissolved by the
The Royal African Company's agent in Virginia in the 1670s, Colonel Page was heavily involved in the Atlantic slave trade.
The Royal African Company was dissolved by the
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African Company Act 1750, with its assets being transferred to the African Company of Merchants.
The committee had to report to the Exchequer, the Admiralty and, from 1782, the Secretary at War.
John Shoolbred,(1740–1802), uncle of another John Shoolbred noted for his advocacy
The committee had to report to the Exchequer, the Admiralty and, from 1782, the Secretary at War.
John Shoolbred,(1740–1802), uncle of another John Shoolbred noted for his advocacy
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of vaccination, was secretary to the committee for several years.
John Page was born and lived at Rosewell Plantation in Gloucester County. He was the son of Alice (Grymes) and Mann Page. His great-great-grandfather was Colonel John Page (1628–1692), an English merchant from
John Page was born and lived at Rosewell Plantation in Gloucester County. He was the son of Alice (Grymes) and Mann Page. His great-great-grandfather was Colonel John Page (1628–1692), an English merchant from
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Middlesex who emigrated to Virginia with his wife Alice Lucken Page and settled in Middle Plantation.
John Page graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1763, where he was a close friend and college classmate of Thomas Jefferson.
The Page family is one of the First
John Page graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1763, where he was a close friend and college classmate of Thomas Jefferson.
The Page family is one of the First
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Families of Virginia. Its members include Colonel John Page, Governor John Page, his brother Mann Page, Thomas Nelson Page a leading proponent of the Lost Cause myth, and Virginian Railway builder William Nelson Page.
Thomas Nelson Page was married to Anne Seddon Bruce on
Thomas Nelson Page was married to Anne Seddon Bruce on
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July 28, 1886. She died on December 21, 1888, of a throat hemorrhage. He remarried on June 6, 1893, to Florence Lathrop Field, a daughter of Jedediah Hyde Lathrop and the widowed sister-in-law of retailer Marshall Field (her husband Henry Field had died less than three years
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earlier). Page's second wife Florence was a member of the prestigious Barbour family, making Page a member by marriage.
Robert Carter Nicholas was born on January 28, 1728/9, in Hanover County to the former Elizabeth Carter Burwell (1692-1734; widow of Nathaniel Burwell of
Robert Carter Nicholas was born on January 28, 1728/9, in Hanover County to the former Elizabeth Carter Burwell (1692-1734; widow of Nathaniel Burwell of
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Williamsburg, Virginia) and her second husband, Dr. George Nicholas (1685-1734). His father was a British medical doctor and convict, transported for forgery.
His mother was the daughter of wealthy Virginia landowner, Robert "King" Carter of Corotoman.
In 1779 fellow
His mother was the daughter of wealthy Virginia landowner, Robert "King" Carter of Corotoman.
In 1779 fellow
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legislators appointed Nicholas to the high court of chancery, where he served with his mentor George Wythe, as well as Edmund Pendleton and John Blair.
Wythe taught and was a mentor to Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Henry Clay and other men who became American leaders.
Wythe taught and was a mentor to Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Henry Clay and other men who became American leaders.
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Wythe continued his pursuit of knowledge and even began learning Hebrew from Rabbi Seixas.
Gershom Mendes Seixas (January 15, 1745 – July 2, 1816) was the first native-born Jewish religious leader in the United States. He served as the hazzan of Congregation Shearith Israel,
Gershom Mendes Seixas (January 15, 1745 – July 2, 1816) was the first native-born Jewish religious leader in the United States. He served as the hazzan of Congregation Shearith Israel,
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New York City's first Spanish and Portuguese synagogue, for about five decades.
His eldest brother, Moses Mendes Seixas (1744–1809), a merchant, helped organize the Bank of Rhode Island in 1796, became the president of the historic Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island.
His eldest brother, Moses Mendes Seixas (1744–1809), a merchant, helped organize the Bank of Rhode Island in 1796, became the president of the historic Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island.
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In the late eighteenth century, when warfare threatened, the Touro Synagogue congregation transferred the deed and Torah scrolls to Congregation Shearith Israel in New York for safekeeping.
The Touro Synagogue was built from 1759 to 1763 for the Jeshuat Israel congregation in
The Touro Synagogue was built from 1759 to 1763 for the Jeshuat Israel congregation in
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Newport under the leadership of Cantor (Chazzan) Isaac Touro. The cornerstone was laid by Aaron Lopez, a Newport-based philanthropist for Jewish causes who primarily made his fortune through the trading of candles and slaves (Lopez personally financed 30 slave voyages and
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enslaved almost a thousand Africans).
Judah Touro, the son of Isaac Touro and his wife Reyna, made a fortune as a merchant in New Orleans.
In 1854, Moses Montefiore’s American friend Judah Touro, also a Sephardic Jew, died after having bequeathed money to fund Jewish
Judah Touro, the son of Isaac Touro and his wife Reyna, made a fortune as a merchant in New Orleans.
In 1854, Moses Montefiore’s American friend Judah Touro, also a Sephardic Jew, died after having bequeathed money to fund Jewish
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residential settlement in Palestine. Montefiore was appointed executor of his will, and used the funds for a variety of projects to encourage the Jews to engage in productive labor. In 1855, Montefiore purchased an orchard on the outskirts of Jaffa that offered agricultural
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training to the Jews.
In 1812, Moses Montefiore married Judith Cohen (1784–1862), daughter of Levy Barent Cohen. Her sister, Henriette (or Hannah) (1783–1850), married Nathan Mayer Rothschild (1777–1836), for whom Montefiore's firm acted as stockbrokers. Nathan Rothschild
In 1812, Moses Montefiore married Judith Cohen (1784–1862), daughter of Levy Barent Cohen. Her sister, Henriette (or Hannah) (1783–1850), married Nathan Mayer Rothschild (1777–1836), for whom Montefiore's firm acted as stockbrokers. Nathan Rothschild
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headed the family's banking business in Britain, and the two brothers-in-law became business partners.
A Government loan raised by the Rothschilds and Montefiore in 1835 enabled the British Government to compensate plantation owners under the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 and
A Government loan raised by the Rothschilds and Montefiore in 1835 enabled the British Government to compensate plantation owners under the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 and
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abolish slavery in the Empire.
The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 was passed by Earl Grey's reforming administration and expanded the jurisdiction of the Slave Trade Act 1807 and made the purchase or ownership of slaves illegal within the British Empire, with the exception of "the
The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 was passed by Earl Grey's reforming administration and expanded the jurisdiction of the Slave Trade Act 1807 and made the purchase or ownership of slaves illegal within the British Empire, with the exception of "the
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Territories in the Possession of the East India Company", Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), and Saint Helena.
William Wilberforce was convinced of the importance of religion, morality and education. He championed causes and campaigns such as the Society for the Suppression of Vice,
William Wilberforce was convinced of the importance of religion, morality and education. He championed causes and campaigns such as the Society for the Suppression of Vice,
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British missionary work in India, the creation of a free colony in Sierra Leone, the foundation of the Church Mission Society and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Wilberforce fostered and supported missionary activity in Britain and abroad, and was involved
Wilberforce fostered and supported missionary activity in Britain and abroad, and was involved
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with other members of the Clapham Sect in various evangelical and charitable organisations. He was a founding member of the Church Missionary Society (since renamed the Church Mission Society) and an early vice-president of the London Society for promoting Christianity among the
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Jews (later the Church's Ministry Among Jewish People).
In 1992, George Carey became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in 150 years to decline to be the Patron of CMJ, a decision that was praised by Jewish leaders and reported as the front-page headline in The Jewish Chronicle.
In 1992, George Carey became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in 150 years to decline to be the Patron of CMJ, a decision that was praised by Jewish leaders and reported as the front-page headline in The Jewish Chronicle.
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During Carey's term as Archbishop of Canterbury, there were many complaints of serial sex abuse made against Peter Ball, the Bishop of Lewes and later of Gloucester until his resignation in 1993 after admitting to an act of gross indecency.
Justin Welby, who became
Justin Welby, who became
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Archbishop of Canterbury in 2013, commissioned an independent review by Dame Moira Gibb in February 2016 to deal with the systematic failing of the Church in handling Ball's case.
Welby worked for eleven years in the oil industry, five of them for the French oil company
Welby worked for eleven years in the oil industry, five of them for the French oil company
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Elf Aquitaine based in Paris.
The Elf scandal which came to light in 1994 in France was according to The Guardian, 'the biggest fraud inquiry in Europe since the Second World War... Elf became a private bank for executives who spent £200 million on political favours,
The Elf scandal which came to light in 1994 in France was according to The Guardian, 'the biggest fraud inquiry in Europe since the Second World War... Elf became a private bank for executives who spent £200 million on political favours,
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sexual favors, mistresses, molly house gangbangs, jewellery, fine art, villas and apartments'. Iraqi-born Nadhmi Auchi, at that time rumoured to be among the ten richest men in Britain, received a 15-month suspended sentence and a £1.5m fine for his involvement taking illegal
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commissions.
Auchi was also linked to the Clearstream scandal. He is BNP Paribas bank's main private share-holder; and until 2001, the money for the Oil-for-Food programme transited through the escrow account of BNP Paribas.
In 1993, Elf Aquitaine was awarded the exclusive
Auchi was also linked to the Clearstream scandal. He is BNP Paribas bank's main private share-holder; and until 2001, the money for the Oil-for-Food programme transited through the escrow account of BNP Paribas.
In 1993, Elf Aquitaine was awarded the exclusive
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contract to the Iraqi oil fields by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
Middle East special envoy Donald Rumsfeld meeting Saddam Hussein on 19–20 December 1983. Rumsfeld, who became US Secretary of Defense during the Presidency of George W. Bush, led the coalition forces during the
Middle East special envoy Donald Rumsfeld meeting Saddam Hussein on 19–20 December 1983. Rumsfeld, who became US Secretary of Defense during the Presidency of George W. Bush, led the coalition forces during the
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Iraq War.
Saddam greeting Carlos Cardoen, a Chilean businessman who provided Iraq with weapons during the war in the 1980s.
Cardoen rose to prominence in the 1980's amidst the United States arms embargo against Chile, when he became "Pinochet's favourite arms manufacturer".
Saddam greeting Carlos Cardoen, a Chilean businessman who provided Iraq with weapons during the war in the 1980s.
Cardoen rose to prominence in the 1980's amidst the United States arms embargo against Chile, when he became "Pinochet's favourite arms manufacturer".
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When Saddam Hussein fell out of favor with the United States in connection with the 1990 invasion of Kuwait Cardoen, who had weapon dealings with Iraq, was accused by the US of zirconium trafficking. Since then he has been on the Interpol wanted list.
The 22 delegates agreed to
The 22 delegates agreed to
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found the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC), the direct forerunner of Interpol, which would be based in Vienna.
From 1938 to 1945, the presidents of the ICPC included Otto Steinhäusl, Reinhard Heydrich, Arthur Nebe and Ernst Kaltenbrunner. All were generals in
From 1938 to 1945, the presidents of the ICPC included Otto Steinhäusl, Reinhard Heydrich, Arthur Nebe and Ernst Kaltenbrunner. All were generals in
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the Schutzstaffel (SS); Kaltenbrunner was the highest-ranking SS officer executed following the Nuremberg trials.
The operatives who carried out the assassination, code-named Operation Anthropoid, were soldiers of the Czechoslovak Army who were prepared and trained by the
The operatives who carried out the assassination, code-named Operation Anthropoid, were soldiers of the Czechoslovak Army who were prepared and trained by the
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British Special Operations Executive (SOE) with the approval of the Czechoslovak government-in-exile, led by Edvard Beneš.
Heydrich was chosen over Karl Hermann Frank as an assassination target due to his status as the acting Protector of Bohemia and Moravia as well as his
Heydrich was chosen over Karl Hermann Frank as an assassination target due to his status as the acting Protector of Bohemia and Moravia as well as his
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reputation for terrorizing local citizens.
Frank hoped to be appointed as Deputy Protector and day-to-day head of the protectorate. Instead, Hitler chose Reinhard Heydrich, and gave him a mandate to enforce policy, fight resistance to the Nazi regime, and keep up production
Frank hoped to be appointed as Deputy Protector and day-to-day head of the protectorate. Instead, Hitler chose Reinhard Heydrich, and gave him a mandate to enforce policy, fight resistance to the Nazi regime, and keep up production
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quotas of Czech motors and arms that were "extremely important to the German war effort".
In 1924, Škoda Works acquired the Laurin & Klement car manufacturer, later known as Škoda Auto. The companies were separated after 1945, when all of the Czechoslovak economy was
In 1924, Škoda Works acquired the Laurin & Klement car manufacturer, later known as Škoda Auto. The companies were separated after 1945, when all of the Czechoslovak economy was
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nationalised.
In 2003, the Czech government sold its 49% stake in Škoda to the Appian Group for 350 million CZK, later that year the Appian Group acquired the rest of its stake in a liquidation of the previous owner.
The Appian Group is a holding company incorporated in the
In 2003, the Czech government sold its 49% stake in Škoda to the Appian Group for 350 million CZK, later that year the Appian Group acquired the rest of its stake in a liquidation of the previous owner.
The Appian Group is a holding company incorporated in the
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Netherlands and controlled through a screen of shell companies. The real owner or owners are unknown, despite investigations by the Czech police.
Thanks to the influence of the World Bank and the IMF Jacques De Groote and his cronies were able to buy companies thanks to an
Thanks to the influence of the World Bank and the IMF Jacques De Groote and his cronies were able to buy companies thanks to an
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underestimation of the cost damaging the Czech State.
The career of Jacques De Groote began in May 1963 when he was hired at the Department of International Relations of the National Bank of Belgium.
In the early sixties the King Baudouin was losing its most
The career of Jacques De Groote began in May 1963 when he was hired at the Department of International Relations of the National Bank of Belgium.
In the early sixties the King Baudouin was losing its most
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valuable colony : the Congo. On 30 June 1960, a young negro Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba clarified at the ceremony of transfer of power , presided over by the King Baudouin , that the independence of Belgium was not a gift but forced act to avoid a independence war that would
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be lost by the former colonial power.
A few months later Sergeant Joseph Mobutu became Minister of Defense and jailed Patrice Lumumba that was assassinated in January 1961 in the Katanga province by two Belgian intelligence agents in accordance with the CIA.
A few months later Sergeant Joseph Mobutu became Minister of Defense and jailed Patrice Lumumba that was assassinated in January 1961 in the Katanga province by two Belgian intelligence agents in accordance with the CIA.
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On November 24, 1965 Mobutu seized power deposing President Joseph Kasa – Vubu and ushering in one of the most brutal dictatorships that Africa has ever known.
Between March 1966 and May 1969 Jacques De Groote became the economic adviser to the government of Mobutu and
Between March 1966 and May 1969 Jacques De Groote became the economic adviser to the government of Mobutu and
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financial adviser at the National Bank of Congo.
The MUS affair concerns the fraudulent privatization of MUS (Mostecká Uhelná Spolecnost), one of the principal coal mines in the Czech Republic, which took place at the end of the 1990s. After his time at the World Bank and the
The MUS affair concerns the fraudulent privatization of MUS (Mostecká Uhelná Spolecnost), one of the principal coal mines in the Czech Republic, which took place at the end of the 1990s. After his time at the World Bank and the
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IMF, de Groote began working with Stephen Norris, the co-founder of the investment group Carlyle Group.
Norris was a pioneer for equality for gays and lesbians before the law as a Member of Parliament and later as a Mayoral candidate.
In November 2002, Norris formally announced
Norris was a pioneer for equality for gays and lesbians before the law as a Member of Parliament and later as a Mayoral candidate.
In November 2002, Norris formally announced
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his intention to run again for the London mayoralty.
In February 2003, Stephen Norris was again selected as the party's candidate in a ballot of London party members. His platform included plans for after-hours London Underground services and an approach to crime based on
In February 2003, Stephen Norris was again selected as the party's candidate in a ballot of London party members. His platform included plans for after-hours London Underground services and an approach to crime based on
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the 'broken windows' theory that had been championed by New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani. Norris had met Giuliani during the campaign, and proposed an agreement with Giuliani Partners to advise him as mayor, should Norris be successful.
‘Broken windows' was popularized in the
‘Broken windows' was popularized in the
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until his appointment by the Mayor of Los Angeles James Hahn as the LAPD's 54th Chief of Police in October 2002.
Bratton was approached by British Prime Minister David Cameron to become the new Metropolitan Police Commissioner in July 2011, but Theresa May and the Home Office
Bratton was approached by British Prime Minister David Cameron to become the new Metropolitan Police Commissioner in July 2011, but Theresa May and the Home Office
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said that the commissioner was required to be a British citizen.
Bratton instead was offered an advisor role to the British government, which he accepted in August 2011.
In 2009, after stepping down from his post in Los Angeles, Bratton moved back to New York City to take a
Bratton instead was offered an advisor role to the British government, which he accepted in August 2011.
In 2009, after stepping down from his post in Los Angeles, Bratton moved back to New York City to take a
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position with private security firm Altegrity Risk International.
In 2016, Bratton joined the CEO-advisory company Teneo Holdings as Senior Managing Director and Executive Chairman of their Teneo Risk division, which specializes in computer security, infrastructure security,
In 2016, Bratton joined the CEO-advisory company Teneo Holdings as Senior Managing Director and Executive Chairman of their Teneo Risk division, which specializes in computer security, infrastructure security,
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corporate security, smart city planning, emergency management, and counterterrorism.
Teneo was founded in June 2011 by Declan Kelly, Paul Keary, and Doug Band. In 2019, Teneo sold a majority stake to CVC Capital Partners
In September 2020, it was disclosed that Teneo had
Teneo was founded in June 2011 by Declan Kelly, Paul Keary, and Doug Band. In 2019, Teneo sold a majority stake to CVC Capital Partners
In September 2020, it was disclosed that Teneo had
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provided strategic counsel and stakeholder outreach for LetterOne, an international investment firm whose founders included Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven.
In June 2022, Teneo acquired a majority stake in Washington, D.C.-based strategy and communications company
In June 2022, Teneo acquired a majority stake in Washington, D.C.-based strategy and communications company
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stripping" of The AA "to borrow £500m on the basis of The AA's assets in order to pay themselves a dividend."
The AA accepted a takeover offer from a consortium of TowerBrook Capital Partners and Warburg Pincus in November 2020.
TowerBrook Capital Partners was formed as a
The AA accepted a takeover offer from a consortium of TowerBrook Capital Partners and Warburg Pincus in November 2020.
TowerBrook Capital Partners was formed as a
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spin-off of George Soros' equity management firm.
In 1966, Donald Blinken co-founded Warburg Pincus.
Blinken Open Society Archives (abbreviated as Blinken OSA) is an archival repository and laboratory that aims to explore new ways of assessing, contextualizing, presenting, and
In 1966, Donald Blinken co-founded Warburg Pincus.
Blinken Open Society Archives (abbreviated as Blinken OSA) is an archival repository and laboratory that aims to explore new ways of assessing, contextualizing, presenting, and
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making use of archival documents both in a professional and a consciously activist way.
It was founded by George Soros in 1995, and opened in 1996 as a department of the Central European University.
Originally called simply Open Society Archives (OSA), in 2015 it was renamed
It was founded by George Soros in 1995, and opened in 1996 as a department of the Central European University.
Originally called simply Open Society Archives (OSA), in 2015 it was renamed
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Vera and Donald Blinken Open Society Archives after receiving a major donation from the couple.
The original core of Blinken OSA’s holdings is the former archives of the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Radio Free Europe was created and grew in its early years through the
The original core of Blinken OSA’s holdings is the former archives of the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Radio Free Europe was created and grew in its early years through the
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efforts of the National Committee for a Free Europe (NCFE), an anti-communist CIA front organization that was formed by Allen Dulles in New York City in 1949.
In 1947, Congress created the Central Intelligence Agency and Allen Dulles was closely involved with its development.
In 1947, Congress created the Central Intelligence Agency and Allen Dulles was closely involved with its development.
