Sir Curtly ( ˈkɜːtlɪ ). born 1963, Antiguan cricketer; a fast bowler, he took 405 wickets in 98 test matches for the West Indies (1988–2000) Saint. ?340–397 ad, bishop of Milan; built up the secular power of the early Christian Church; also wrote music and Latin hymns. Feast day: Dec 7 or April 4
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Am•brose
(am′brōz),USA pronunciation n.
- Biographical Saint, a.d. 340?–397, bishop of Milan 374–397.
- a male given name: from a Greek word meaning "immortal.''
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