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Alexander (/ˈæləɡzˈændər/, /ˈæləɡzˈɑːndər/) is a common male first name, and less common surname derived from the Greek "Αλέξανδρος" (Aléxandros). The most famous is Alexander the Great, who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.
Etymologically, the name is derived from the Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros), meaning "Defender of the people" or "Defending men" and also, "Protector of men", a compound of the verb ἀλέξειν alexein, "to ward off, to avert, to defend" and the noun ἀνήρ anēr, "man" (GEN ἀνδρός andros). It is an example of the widespread motif of Greek (or Indo-European more generally) names expressing "battle-prowess", in this case the ability to withstand or push back an enemy battle line.
The earliest attested form of the name is the Mycenaean Greek feminine anthroponym 𐀀𐀩𐀏𐀭𐀅𐀨, a-re-ka-sa-da-ra (transcribed as Alexandra), written in the Linear B syllabic script.
The name was one of the titles ("epithets") given to the Greek goddess Hera and as such is usually taken to mean "one who comes to save warriors". In the Iliad, the character Paris is known also as Alexander. The name's popularity was spread throughout the Greek world by the military conquests of King Alexander III, commonly known as "Alexander the Great". Most later Alexanders in various countries were directly or indirectly named for him.
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Take a peek into a day in the life of an online student. As a single parent, LaToya Ray balances many responsibilities. Her determination, perseverance and tenacity prove that it's possible to write your own future. Created by UNC School of the Arts for UNC Online Directed and Edited by: Iuli Dia Cinematography by: Anthony Goodman Music by: Ben Hoff Additional crew: Ayinde Anderson, Marki Zander, Scott Siracusano, Isaac Banks, Dalton Price and Alex Epply-Schmidt
Former Assistant Rector Joanne Epply-Schmidt (1990 - 2000) returned to reflect on her prison ministries calling--the work she has been doing since leaving St. Matthew's.
I DO NOW OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC. Copyrights belong to Cosmos, Columbia, Sony Music Nasty Kutt record labels and Madcon music group. Virgin / EMI record label and Massive Attack music group. This is a short film written, directed and produced by Christene Hurley Co-Director/Cinematographer: Austin Witthuhn Starring Kira Geiger West Webb Wil Bethman Brandon Hurley Grip Ben Guillbault Brandon Hurley Party Extras Amy Rowland Alex Epply-Schmidt Harry Rossi Jake Kath Liliana Pagano Austin Elliott Camilo Herrera Kaelie Kandel