Sir Manley Power

Sir Manley Power may be

  • Sir Manley Power, a British general who fought in the Peninsular War and the War of 1812.
  • Sir Manley Laurence Power, a British admiral who fought in WWII.

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    Haf owre, haf owre to Aberdour,
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    And thair lies guid Sir Patrick Spence,
    Wi the Scots lords at his feit.
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    Nestling me everywhere,
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    James Madison (1751–1836)