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--- John Cowan skrzypszy: > In Britain they used to say "John Sebastian Bach" for "Johann", and > "C.P.E. Bach", with the English initial for "Carl", is still seen. Either I am very badly informed, or C.Ph.E. Bach's first name *was* Carl, not Karl. Carl Philipp Em(m)anuel Bach (I'm not sure about the second _m_). Same thing with our queen's husband, prince Claus, who died recently. Jan ===== "Originality is the art of concealing your source." - Franklin P. Jones __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com