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unusual facts about Marchant


Marchant

Stephen Marchant (1912–2003), Australian geologist and amateur ornithologist


36-bit

Prior to the introduction of computers, the state of the art in precision scientific and engineering calculation was the ten-digit, electrically powered, mechanical calculator, such as those manufactured by Friden, Marchant and Monroe.

Ansembourg Castle

In the 17th century, repairs were carried out by the Bidart and the Marchant et d'Ansembourg families who built the New Castle of Ansembourg.

Codename Mike

In November 2009, Benny Marchant recorded his debut album "Cold Weather" with producer Joe Chiccarelli.

Dougal Marchant

The year before, with Handley or Marchant aboard, similar machines of 350 cc and 500 cc had set speed records at Arpajon and Montlhery, recording speeds up to 192.7 km/h (500 cc flying mile).

The company wanted to change their touring image into a sportier one and employed Dougal Marchant as a development engineer.

George Marchant

Marchant believed in social equality and had read Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward: 2000-1887; in 1890 Marchant founded a Bellamy Society.

Hill Manor

A small holding held, with the adjoining Beaper, by the late Miss le Marchant, lies to the east of Hardingshute Manor, and was in the 14th century held by Reginald le Corner.

Multiplication

Beginning in the early twentieth century, mechanical calculators, such as the Marchant, automated multiplication of up to 10 digit numbers.

Sarah Aldridge

Sarah Aldridge was the pen name of Anyda Marchant (born January 27, 1911, Rio de Janeiro – died January 11, 2006), who was a founding partner for Naiad Press 1973 and A&M Books in 1995, and a writer of primarily lesbian popular fiction.

Treasure Hunter

Treasure Hunter is an Australian radio program broadcast on 1233 ABC Newcastle from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, hosted by Jenny Marchant.


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