Thomas Elyot was a diplomat.Continue reading Aristocrat
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17 Dec /13
If There’s A Will, There’s A Way
Dealing with your final wishes is a daunting task for everybody in every country.Continue reading If There’s A Will, There’s A Way
17 Dec /13
Umbrella
The word “umbrella” is derived from the Latin umbra meaning “shade”, and for centuries it was used principally as protection from the sun rather than the rain.Continue reading Umbrella
16 Dec /13
Autobiography
Autobiography was first used in English by William Taylor who spoke French and Dutch at home and later travelled to the Netherlands, France, Italy and Germany where he improved his languages and learnt about how business was conducted.Continue reading Autobiography
13 Dec /13
Diary
Diary was first used in 1581 by the judge William Fleetwood in a letter in which he includes the week’s diary.Continue reading Diary