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Alésia Of Saluzzo
Alesia may refer to: Places France * Alesia (city), an ancient city in Gaul * Alésia (Paris Métro), a station in the Paris Métro * Rue d'Alésia, Paris * Le quartier Alésia, an unofficial district of Paris that mostly overlaps Petit-Montrouge United States * Alesia (Broussard, Louisiana), listed on the NRHP * Alesia, Maryland, an unincorporated community People * Alesia Fieldberg, Canadian television journalist and beauty pageant winner * Alesia Furs (1925–2017), member of the Belarusian independence movement * Alésia Glidewell, American web series director, producer and voice actress * Alesia Graf (born 1980), German boxer * Alesia Holliday, American author * Alesia Raut, Indian-Russian model, VJ, and fashion choreographer * Alesia Stepaniuk (born 1985), Russian Paralympic judoka * Alesia Turava (born 1979), Belarusian middle-distance runner * Alesia Zaitsava (born 1985), Belarusian badminton player Other uses * Battle of Alesia * , a French ocean liner in se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alesia (city)
Alesia was the capital of the Mandubii, one of the Gallic tribes allied with the Aedui. The Celtic ''oppidum'' was conquered by Julius Caesar during the Gallic Wars and afterwards became a Gallo-Roman town. Modern understanding of its location was controversial for a long time; however, it is now thought to have been located on Mont-Auxois, near Alise-Sainte-Reine in Burgundy, France. History Battle of Alesia Alesia is best known for being the site of the decisive Battle of Alesia in 52 BC that marked the defeat of the Gauls under Vercingetorix by the Romans under Julius Caesar. Caesar described the battle in detail in his ''Commentarii de Bello Gallico'' (Book VII, 69–90). The battle's outcome determined the fate of all of Gaul: in winning the battle, the Romans won both the Gallic Wars and dominion over Gaul. The enormous measures taken during the battle were impressive: in only six weeks, Caesar's troops built a ring of fortifications long ('' circumvallation'') arou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alesia Stepaniuk
Alesia Stepaniuk (born 23 June 1985) is a Russian Paralympic judoka. She won one of the bronze medals in the women's 52 kg event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics held in Tokyo, Japan. She competed at the Summer Paralympics under the flag of the Russian Paralympic Committee. She also won one of the bronze medals in the women's 52 kg event at the 2008 Summer Paralympics held in Beijing, China. At the 2012 Summer Paralympics The 2012 Summer Paralympics, branded as the London 2012 Paralympic Games, were an international multi-sport parasports event held from 29 August to 9 September 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. They were the 14th Summer Paralympic Game ... in London, United Kingdom, she lost her bronze medal match in that same event. References External links * 1985 births Living people Russian female judoka Paralympic judoka for Russia Paralympic bronze medalists for the Russian Paralympic Committee athletes Paralympic bronze medalists for Rus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alesya (other)
Alesya may refer to: * Alesya (singer), Belarusian singer * Alesya Kuznetsova (born 1992), Russian judoka * "Alesya", a 1974 song by Belarusian band Pesniary * A Belarusian-language diminutive of the given name Aleksandra Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ... See also * Alesia (other) * Olesya (given name), the Russian and Ukrainian-language equivalent of Alesya {{disambiguation, given name be:Алеся ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caesar (game)
''Caesar'', subtitled "Epic Battle of Alesia", is a board wargame self-published as "Alesia" by Robert Bradley in 1970, and then republished by Avalon Hill in 1976. The game simulates the ancient Battle of Alesia. Background In 52 BC, during the Gallic Wars, the Roman army of Julius Caesar besieged the Gauls' leader Vercingetorix in the ''oppidum'' (fortified settlement) of Alesia. However, the Romans themselves were besieged by a large force of Gauls,. The Romans, building a defensive wall to protect them, defeated the relief force and forced the surrender of Vercingetorix. Description ''Caesar'' is a two-player wargame, in which one player controls the Romans besieging Alesia, the other player controls the Gauls trying to simultaneoulsy break out of Alesia, and attack the Romans from without. Components *28" x 33" mounted hex grid map *408 die-cut counters * rule book Gameplay The basic concept of the game is the double siege, with Roman lines facing both inwards arou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Owsla
Owsla (stylized in all caps) is an American record label and creative collective. It was founded by Skrillex, Tim Smith, Kathryn Frazier, and Clayton Blaha in 2011. Skrillex announced the label on August 17, 2011. The label's first release was Porter Robinson's ''Spitfire''. The name "Owsla" is a reference to Richard Adams' fantasy novel ''Watership Down'', in which it refers to the governing caste in a society of anthropomorphized rabbits. History In 2012, Owsla launched a monthly subscription, ''The Nest'', with benefits including early access to Owsla releases. In 2013, Bromance Records partnered up with Owsla to create an American branch titled Bromance US with releases from Gesaffelstein, Illangelo, Brodinski and LOUISAHHH!!!. A year later, Owsla launched the Nestivus Charity Campaign, a series of holiday initiatives with all proceeds going to the international music nonprofit, Bridges for Music. On September 18, 2016, Owsla celebrated five years of establishment with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Housse De Racket
Housse de Racket are a musical duo from Paris, France. The band consists of Pierre Leroux and Victor Le Masne. Biography Housse de Racket began as session musicians for Air and Phoenix. Their first album ''Forty Love'' was released in 2010, their second album ''Alésia'' was released in 2011. Alésia was produced by Philippe Zdar of Cassius. In 2015, a third album titled ''The Tourist'' followed. Discography Studio albums * ''Forty Love'' (2008) * ''Alésia'' (2011) * ''The Tourist'' (2015) EPs * ''Oh Yeah! EP 1'' (2008) * ''Oh Yeah! EP 2'' (2008) Singles * ''Roman'' (2011) * ''Château'' (2012) * ''Aquarium'' (2012) * ''L'incendie'' (2012) * ''The Tourist'' (2015) * ''Turqoise'' (2015) * ''Le Rayon Vert'' (2016) References External links * French funk musical groups French pop music groups Musical groups from Paris {{France-band-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helvetios
''Helvetios'' is the fifth studio album by Swiss folk metal band Eluveitie. The album was released 10 February 2012 through Nuclear Blast. The CD was recorded at New Sound Studio in Pfäffikon, a municipality in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland, with producer Tommy Vetterli. It was the last album to include violinist Meri Tadić and guitarist Simeon Koch. Concept Being the band's first concept album, it focuses on the Gallic Wars from a perspective of the ancient Helvetians. Style The album features melodic death metal combined with Celtic folk music instruments like fiddle, hurdy-gurdy, flutes, whistles, bagpipes, mandola, bodhran, and hammered dulcimer. Band member Anna Murphy has been more involved in songwriting and has been given more vocal parts than on previous releases. Reception ''Helvetios'' received favourable professional reviews in Germany with the ''Sonic Seducer'' magazine calling the album "pure efficiency (''pure Effizienz'')." The German edition of ''M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Alesia
The Battle of Alesia or Siege of Alesia (September 52 BC) was a military engagement in the Gallic Wars around the Gallic '' oppidum'' (fortified settlement) of Alesia in modern France, a major centre of the Mandubii tribe. It was fought by the Roman army of Julius Caesar against a confederation of Gallic tribes united under the leadership of Vercingetorix of the Arverni. It was the last major engagement between Gauls and Romans, and is considered one of Caesar's greatest military achievements and a classic example of siege warfare and investment; the Roman army built dual lines of fortificationsan inner wall to keep the besieged Gauls in, and an outer wall to keep the Gallic relief force out. The Battle of Alesia marked the end of Gallic independence in the modern day territory of France and Belgium. The battle site was probably atop Mont Auxois, above modern Alise-Sainte-Reine in France, but this location, some have argued, does not fit Caesar's description of the ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alesia Zaitsava
Alesia Mikhaylovna Zaitsava ( be, Алеся Міхайлаўна Зайцава, russian: Алеся Михайловна Зайцева; born 14 August 1985) is a Belarusian badminton player. She competed for Belarus at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the women's singles event, but did not advance to the knock-out stage after being defeated by Petya Nedelcheva of Bulgaria and Adriyanti Firdasari Adrianti Firdasari (born 16 December 1986) is a retired Indonesian badminton player from Jaya Raya Jakarta club. Career In 2005, Firdasari won the women's singles at the New Zealand Open. Firdasari played the 2007 BWF World Championships in ... of Indonesia in the group stage. She started playing badminton in 1993, and became part of the Belarusian national badminton team in 1996. Achievements BWF International Challenge/Series (4 titles, 11 runners-up) ''Women's singles'' ''Women's doubles'' ''Mixed doubles'' : BWF International Challenge tournament : BWF Internation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alesia Turava
Alesia Turava ( be, Алеся Турава; born 6 December 1979) is a Belarusian middle-distance runner. She is a former world record holder in 3000 metre steeplechase with 9:16.51 minutes, achieved in Gdansk on 27 July 2002. Still, Turava mostly competes over 1500 metres. Her sister, Ryta Turava, also competes in the sport of athletics ( 20 km race walk). Biography She won the gold medal in the inaugural 3000 m steeplechase for women held at the 2006 European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg Gothenburg (; abbreviated Gbg; sv, Göteborg ) is the second-largest city in Sweden, fifth-largest in the Nordic countries, and capital of the Västra Götaland County. It is situated by the Kattegat, on the west coast of Sweden, and has .... Her sister Ryta Turava is a successful race walker. Achievements Personal bests *1500 metres - 3:59.89 min (2002) *3000 metres - 8:32.89 min (2001) *5000 metres - 15:23.84 min (2000) *3000 metre steeplechase - 9:16.51 min (2002) Ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alesia Raut
Alesia Raut is a Russian model, VJ, and a fashion choreographer. She had anchored a travel show on STAR One. She was a contestant in a TV reality show ''Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi'' (season 4). Alesia had also featured in some item songs such as "Meri Beri Ber" and "Ek Aankh Maro". She is the official ramp-walk trainer of Femina Miss India and Miss India Universe pageants. Personal life Alesia was born in Moscow, Russia to an Indian father and a Russian mother. She attended Bombay Cambridge Gurukul (Andheri E) and graduated in commerce from Mithibai College in Juhu. She has a sister, Anjali Raut who is a former model in Mumbai and a brother, Amit Raut. Alesia married Alexander Yanovskiy, a Russian Economist. She moved to Moscow but the marriage failed and she returned to India with her son. Alesia married television actor Siddhanth Suryavanshi in November 2017. Modeling career Alesia had never imagined making it into modeling. However a neighbour took some pictu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alésia (Paris Métro)
Alésia () is a station of the Paris Métro on line 4 in the 14th arrondissement situated in Petit-Montrouge quarter. Location The station is located under the Place Victor-et-Hélène-Basch and its surroundings, dominated by the Saint-Pierre-de-Montrouge church. It is located at the intersection of Avenue du Maine, Avenue General Leclerc and Rue d'Alésia, between the Porte d'Orleans and Mouton-Duvernet metro stations. History The line 4 platforms were opened on 30 October 1909 when the southern section of the line opened between Raspail and Porte d'Orléans. The name refers to Rue d'Alésia, named for the Battle of Alesia between the Gauls of Vercingetorix and the Romans of Julius Caesar. Recently this station has been retrofitted with platform screen doors, due to the RATP working on the line 4's automation. This stop is featured in the animated films ''The Twelve Tasks of Asterix'', in the chapter named ''Survive the Cave of the Beast''. The choice of this station i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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