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Norman Armour (October 14, 1887– September 27, 1982) was a career United States diplomat whom The New York Times once called "the perfect diplomat". In his long career spanning both World Wars, he served as Chief of Mission in eight countries, as Assistant Secretary of State for Political Affairs, and married into Russian nobility .
May 31, 2024 · Learn about the armor and weaponry of the Normans and their allies in the 11th-century invasion of England. See how they used mail shirts, helms, shields, spears, swords, and bows in the famous clash at Hastings.
Nov 21, 2023 · A GIANT ON the Vancouver arts scene has died. Norman Armour passed away peacefully on November 19, his family confirmed today. He had been engaged in a battle with lung cancer. He’s survived by his partner Lorna Brown and extended family.
Learn about the weapons used by the Normans and Saxons in the Battle of Hastings, from battle-axes and bows to swords and shields. See the Bayeux Tapestry and watch a video on how to forge a spearhead from the 1066 era.
Norman Armour 1060 – 1200. A typical Norman army during the 11th century comprised of two components, namely cavalry and infantry. Of these, the cavalrymen were mounted warriors hailing from noble Norman families while the infantrymen had more common or mercenary origins.
Nov 21, 2023 · Norman Armour, a multidisciplinary artist and one of the visionary cofounders of the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, passed away on November 19. He was a mentor, a cultural connector, and a trailblazer in the Vancouver arts scene for 30 years.
Norman Armour was an actor, known for Saving Silverman (2001), Stargate SG-1 (1997) and Capote (2005). He died on 19 November 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
