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The movie looks at the marquis's last days, locked up in the madhouse at Charenton.
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He lives in Melbourne with his wife, Jane Menelaus, also an actor (she plays the marquis's wife in "Quills"), and their two small children.
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Marchesi Antinori Srl. Today, with all three of the marquis's daughters at the company, it seems likely that ownership will pass to a 27th generation.
Fruit of the Vine 2008
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Francesco Giuntini, Florence The family's recent generational shift was as natural as the vines 'growth: The marquis's eldest daughter, Albiera, became interested in the wine business after spending summers working on one of the family's estates.
Fruit of the Vine 2008
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It was after midnight when he realized how tired and hungry he was, and headed back for the marquis's palace.
Mexico Michener, James 1992
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'Should you mention thaW Timoteo asked. with the marquis, it may prove the deciding point,' Antonio replied, without informing his brother of the marquis's liberal views.
Mexico Michener, James 1992
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It was in the marquis's fortified home that Antonio saw his first dispatch from Captain Cort6s, a soldierly report of expeditions to the west and south plus a hopeful report of the riches to be found throughout the new nation.
Mexico Michener, James 1992
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When at last the caravan drew up at the edge of the pleasing plaza that stretched out from the foot of the Moorish tower, the captain of the troop rode up to the marquis's carriage, bowed and announced,
Mexico Michener, James 1992
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One after another he quickly opened them, all except the marquis's, but nothing was to be seen.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 85, January, 1875 Various
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The moment Mr. Graham heard the marquis's message he rose without
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 85, January, 1875 Various
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