Domdaniel, a hall under the roots of the ocean, where gnomes magicians,
and evil spirits hold council (see Southey’s Thalaba)
Domenichino, a celebrated Italian painter of sacred subjects; persecuted
and possibly poisoned by his rivals (1581-1641)
Douw, Gerard, distinguished Dutch painter, one of Rembrandt’s pupils;
his works are famed for their perfect finish and delicacy (1613-75)
Dubois, Guillaume, cardinal and prime minister of France, noted for his
ability and his debauchery (1656-1723)
D’Urfey, Tom, a facetious comedian and song-writer, favoured by Charles
II. Known for his collection of sonnets, Pills to Purge Melancholy
(1628-1703)
ECLIPSE, a famous chestnut race-horse who between 3rd May, 1769 and 4th
October, 1770, had a most successful record
Encyclopaedia, the famous work which, edited by D’Alembert and Diderot,
and contributed to by the most eminent savants of France, was issued
1751-77, and contributed not a little to fan the flame of Revolution.
The Philosophical Dictionary was a similar production