knight-errantry
51Peter I of Cyprus — or Pierre I de Lusignan (Nicosia, October 9, 1328 ndash; Palace of La Cava, Nicosia, January 17, 1369) was King of Cyprus, Latin King of Armenia from 1361 or 1368 and Titular King of Jerusalem from his father s abdication on November 24, 1358… …
52Fortitude — • One of the gifts from the Holy Ghost is a supernatural virtue Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Fortitude Fortitude † …
53Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra — Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra A Spanish author, born at Alcála de Henares, Spain, in 1547; died at Madrid, 23 April, 1616. Of Cervantes it may be most truly said that the narrative …
54DON QUIXOTE — the title of a world famous book written by Miguel Cervantes, in satire of the romances of chivalry with which his countrymen were so fascinated; the chief character of which gives title to it, a worthy gentleman of La Mancha, whose head is so …
55Rashness — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Rashness >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 rashness rashness &c. >Adj. Sgm: N 1 temerity temerity want of caution imprudence indiscretion Sgm: N 1 overconfidence overconfidence presumption audacity GR …
56Chivalrous — Chiv al*rous, a. [OF. chevalerus, chevalereus, fr. chevalier. See {Chivalry}.] Pertaining to chivalry or knight errantry; warlike; heroic; gallant; high spirited; high minded; magnanimous. [1913 Webster] In brave pursuit of chivalrous emprise.… …
57Quixotism — Quix ot*ism (kw[i^]ks [o^]t*[i^]z m), n. That form of delusion which leads to extravagant and absurd undertakings or sacrifices in obedience to a morbidly romantic ideal of duty or honor, as illustrated by the exploits of Don Quixote in knight… …
58chivalrous — adjective Date: 14th century 1. valiant 2. of, relating to, or characteristic of chivalry and knight errantry 3. a. marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy b. marked by gracious courtesy and high minded …
59Reconquista — This article is about the retaking of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. For other uses, see Reconquista (disambiguation). La rendición de Granada (1882) by Francisco Pradilla Ortiz …
60Patagonia — For other uses, see Patagonia (disambiguation). Official map of cartographer of the King of Spain, Juan de la Cruz Cano y Olmedilla, 1775. Patagonia is a region located in Argentina and Chile, integrating the southernmost section of the A …
