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The Common Room / Battles and Commanders names used as forenames
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This practice has taken place since at least the Crimean War against Russia in the 1850s, examples Sebastapol and Alma (cities) used as forenames, and possibly the wars against France in the first decades of the 19th century, examples Nelson and Wellington (commanders) .
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I am interested in unusual listings, early, late; unusual names, unusual locations. What can you find, discus them on here.