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First recorded in the collection of King Willem II, it was passed down through royal hands to a German grand duke in the early 20th century.
From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2022
Even as things fall apart, when the romantic hero who’s been wooing sweet, oblivious Giselle turns out to be a two-timing duke in disguise, there’s little disruption in the gentle quality of this production.
From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2022
Angelo and Escalus serve as top aides to a duke in “Measure for Measure.”
From Fox News • Jun. 2, 2020
As it became apparent just how far Andrew’s interview had backfired, the palace drafted a statement that it was hoped would paint the duke in a more empathetic light.
From The Guardian • Nov. 23, 2019
He made a casting of the stone and sent it to a gem-crazy duke in Lorraine, warning him of the rumors of a curse.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
