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Leo I, Byzantine emperorLeo I, d. 474, Byzantine or East Roman emperor (457–74). Chosen by the senate to succeed Marcian, he sought to counteract the preponderance of Germans in the Roman army by enlisting Isaurians. A naval expedition (468) against the Vandals of Africa failed through the incompetence or treachery of the commander, Basiliscus Basiliscus (bă'sĭlĭs`kəs), d. c.477, usurper at Constantinople (475–76)...... Click the link for more information. , who delayed his attack until Gaiseric was able to attack him with fire ships. Leo I was succeeded by his grandson, Leo II, a child of six, who died in the year of his accession; Leo I's son-in-law, Zeno, then became emperor. Leo I Saint, known as Leo the Great. ?390--461 ad, pope (440--461). He extended the authority of the papacy in the West and persuaded Attila not to attack Rome (452). Feast day: Nov. 10 or Feb. 18 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Leo is a Young Republican, a conservative in every way, so you can imagine his horror at the antics he sees on this tour. When she visits the house Leo shares with Darren (Tom Hollander), a flouncy gay flibbertigibbet, Leo is shocked to discover that the woman with whom Brendan is breaking up is his very own high school sweetheart. In addition, LEO is conducting a phase II study of ATryn([R]) in Europe for the treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation, or DIC, associated with severe sepsis. |
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