Duke, Vernon — orig. Vladimir (Aleksandrovich) Dukelsky born Oct. 10, 1903, Parfyanovka, near Pskov, Russia died Jan. 16, 1969, Santa Monica, Calif., U.S. Russian born U.S. composer. He fled Russia at age 16, settling in Constantinople. From there he visited… … Universalium
Vernon Duke — (OldStyleDate|10 October|1903|27 September January 16, 1969) was a Russian American composer/songwriter, who also wrote under his original name Vladimir Dukelsky. He is best known for Taking a Chance on Love with lyrics by Ted Fetter and John… … Wikipedia
Vernon Duke — Vladimir Dukelsky (Parafianovo, Bielorrusia (entonces parte del imperio ruso, 10 de octubre de 1903 Santa Mónica, California, 16 de enero de 1969), más conocido como Vernon Duke, fue un compositor ruso afincado en Estados Unidos, muy conocido por … Wikipedia Español
duke — /doohk, dyoohk/, n., v., duked, duking. n. 1. (in Continental Europe) the male ruler of a duchy; the sovereign of a small state. 2. a British nobleman holding the highest hereditary title outside the royal family, ranking immediately below a… … Universalium
Duke — /doohk, dyoohk/, n. 1. Benjamin Newton, 1855 1929, and his brother, James Buchanan, 1856 1925, U.S. industrialists. 2. a male given name. * * * I European title of nobility, the highest rank below a prince or king except in countries having such… … Universalium
Vernon — /verr neuhn/, n. 1. Edward ( Old Grog ), 1684 1757, British admiral. 2. a town in N Connecticut. 27,974. 3. a city in S British Columbia, in SW Canada. 19,987. 4. a city in N Texas. 12,695. 5. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning… … Universalium
Vernon — (as used in expressions) Castle, Vernon e Irene Vernon Blythe e Irene Foote Duke, Vernon Mount Vernon Shepp, Archie (Vernon) … Enciclopedia Universal
Duke — (as used in expressions) Duke, James B(uchanan) Duke, Universidad de Duke, Vernon Ellington, Duke … Enciclopedia Universal
Vernon Duke — Vladimir Dukelsky Photographié en 1937 Nom de naissance Vladimir Alexandrovitch Dukelsky (Владимир Александрович Дукельский) … Wikipédia en Français
Vernon Duke — (* 10. Oktober 1903 in Parafjanawa, heute Weißrussland; † 16. Januar 1969 in Santa Monica, geboren als russ. Владимир Александрович Дукельский, Wladimir Aleksandrowitsch Dukelski, engl. Transkription Vladimir Dukelsky;) war ein US amerikanischer… … Deutsch Wikipedia
