Elizabeth Bennett (scientist) (1935–2006), American professor of literature
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Elizabeth Bennet(t) may refer to: * Elizabeth Bennet (married name Darcy), the protagonist of Jane Austen's novel, ''Pride and Prejudice'' * Elizabeth Bennett (stage actress) (1714–1791), British stage actress * Elizabeth Bennett (judge), Canadian judge * Elizabeth Bennett (actress), English television actress * Elizabeth Ann Bennett (born 1978), American television actress See also * Eliza Bennett (born 1992), English actress and singer * Betty T. Bennett Betty T. Bennett (1935–2006) was Distinguished Professor of Literature and Dean (education), Dean of the American University College of Arts and Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences (1985–1997) at American University. She was previously Dean ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Elizabeth Bennet
Elizabeth Bennet is the protagonist in the 1813 novel ''Pride and Prejudice'' by Jane Austen. She is often referred to as Eliza or Lizzy by her friends and family. Elizabeth is the second child in a family of five daughters. Though the circumstances of the time and environment push her to seek a marriage of convenience for economic security, Elizabeth wishes to marry for love. Elizabeth is regarded as the most admirable and endearing of Austen's heroines. She is considered one of the most beloved characters in British literature because of her complexity. Austen herself described Elizabeth as "as delightful a creature as ever appeared in print." Background Elizabeth is the second eldest of the five Bennet sisters of the Longbourn estate, situated near the fictional market village of Meryton in Hertfordshire, England. She is 20 years old by the middle of the novel.''Pride and Prejudice''. Chapter 29. Elizabeth is described as an intelligent young woman, with "a lively, play ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Elizabeth Bennett (stage Actress)
Elizabeth Bennett (1714-1791) was a British stage actress. For twenty six years she was part of the regular company of Drury Lane under David Garrick specialising in portraying maid A maid, or housemaid or maidservant, is a female domestic worker. In the Victorian era domestic service was the second largest category of employment in England and Wales, after agricultural work. In developed Western nations, full-time maids ...s, gossips, and mistresses.The Plays of David Garrick: Volume II, 1767-1775 p.365 Selected roles * Lady Loverule in '' The Devil to Pay'' (1741) * Nerissa in '' The Merchant of Venice'' (1745) * Plautia in '' Virginia'' (1754) References Bibliography * Highfill, Philip H, Burnim, Kalman A. & Langhans, Edward A. ''A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers, and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800: Volume VIII''. SIU Press, 1973. * ''The Plays of David Garrick: Volume II, 1767-1775''. SIU Press, 1980. 18th-ce ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Elizabeth Bennett (judge)
Justice Elizabeth Bennett is judge of the British Columbia Court of Appeal. During her term on the Supreme Court of British Columbia, she presided over two notable corruption trials. Early life and career Bennett was educated at Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia Law School. She served with the Canadian Forces Primary Reserves6th Field Engineer Squadron She was named a King's Counsel in 1994 and appointed to the Supreme Court of BC in 1997. She was appointed to the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada on June 23, 1999. Casinogate On August 29, 2002, she acquitted former Premier Glen Clark of all criminal charges related to home renovations and other personal benefits received from a constituent, Dimitrios Pilarinos, who was applying for a casino license. The judge said Clark exercised poor judgment but ruled that "there is nothing in his conduct that crosses the line from an act of folly to behaviour calling for criminal sanctions." The ruling came fi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Elizabeth Bennett (actress)
Elizabeth Bennett is a British actress and television producer. Bennett has appeared in several British television series, including '' The Sandbaggers'', ''The Bill'', '' The Lakes'', ''Diana'', '' Chef!'', '' Dangerfield'', ''The Duchess of Duke Street'', ''Bergerac'' (Series 2 Episode 9, "The Moonlight Girls"), '' Down to Earth'' "Lovejoy" (Series 2 ep 6) "One Born Every Minute" (as Alison Jukes) and ''The Last Detective''. She is best known for her long recurring role as Joyce Jowett in the long-running ITV series '' Heartbeat'', and previously played 'Enid Thompson' in the British situation comedy ''Home to Roost'' and then 'Enid Tompkins' in its US remake, '' You Again?''. Bennett also appeared in the television film ''Margaret'' (2009), and also played the small but important role of Miss Pennywinkle in the French language films ''Largo Winch'' and its sequel ''Largo Winch II ''Largo Winch II'' (released internationally as ''The Burma Conspiracy'') is a 2011 French act ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Elizabeth Ann Bennett
Elizabeth Ann Bennett (born July 25, 1978) is an American actress. She was born in Westminster, Maryland Westminster is a city in northern Maryland, United States. It is the seat of Carroll County. The city's population was 18,590 at the 2010 census. Westminster is an outlying community within the Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA, which is part of a greate .... Filmography Film Television External links * 1978 births Living people American television actresses 21st-century American actresses People from Westminster, Maryland Actresses from Maryland {{US-tv-actor-1970s-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Eliza Bennett
Eliza Bennett (born 17 March 1992) is an English actress and singer. Her most notable roles have been those of Meggie Folchart in the film '' Inkheart'', Tora in the film '' Nanny McPhee'', Susan in '' From Time to Time'' and Holly Manson in the West End musical ''Loserville''. Bennett starred on the MTV black comedy series ''Sweet/Vicious'' as Jules Thomas. In 2021, Bennett began playing Amanda Carrington in the CW series ''Dynasty''. Early and personal life Bennett was born and grew up in Reading, Berkshire with her older brother and sister and attended Leighton Park School. Career Film Bennett landed her first role as Jemima in ''Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'' at the London Palladium in 2002 aged nine. She got her first film role playing Princess Arabella in 2004's '' The Prince & Me''. In 2005 Bennett landed one of her biggest film roles, playing Tora in '' Nanny McPhee''. In 2005, she played Hayley in the TV movie '' Supernova'', Young Anne in the 2006 film ''Victims'', Emi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |