| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
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| Nash, Beau |
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| (Richard Nash), 16741761, Englishman of fashion. As master of ceremonies at Bath he was the recognized leader of society. He maintained his luxurious mode of living by gambling until gaming was forbidden in 1745. He died a poor pensioner. |
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