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N.S. Gill

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By , About.com GuideFebruary 24, 2010

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The following quote is a clue:

Why should any of these things that happen externally, so much distract thee? Give thyself leisure to learn some good thing, and cease roving and wandering to and fro.

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February 24, 2010 at 8:31 am
(1) Newlyweds Guide Francesca says:

That’s an interesting bust. His face seems to show the pressures he must have faced in his life.

February 24, 2010 at 9:14 am
(2) Beth says:

I’ve wondered why he hadn’t chosen a more appropriate heir, or if his son was just that good at hiding who he really was from his father. *shudder*

Then again, megalomania often grows at a tremendous rate once all substantial checks are off.

February 24, 2010 at 9:22 am
(3) Nancy says:

I agree with Beth – but that seems to have been a problem throughout the ancient history of this particular country.

February 24, 2010 at 9:52 am
(4) Connie G. says:

I finally got one right!

February 24, 2010 at 9:57 am
(5) ancienthistory says:

Connie – Congratulations!

February 24, 2010 at 10:12 am
(6) jon says:

in your timeline of events the cheops pyramid was built in 2570 B.C not 2560 sorry but just thought u should know thank you

February 24, 2010 at 12:18 pm
(7) Susan Adcox says:

Such great advice for the modern world, as well as for the ancient. “Give thyself leisure to learn some good thing.”

February 24, 2010 at 1:12 pm
(8) Martha says:

I love your weekly quiz although I’m hardly ever right. I have been learning a lot though. I like the write-up about this person.

February 24, 2010 at 9:08 pm
(9) Sukhmandir Kaur says:

Well i’ve at least heard this name before :) I notice you have date discrepancies like what I have to contend with. I finally figured out at least one factor has to do with from the Julian to Gregorian Calendar not to mention ancient calendars which also have to be converted to more modern ones.

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