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The Castellini Baldissera are an Italian aristocratic family, related to the Visconti, Medici and Casati families. Their ancestral homes include the 14th century Casa Atellani in Milan and the 18th century Villa Castellini, on Lago Maggiore as well as a number of castles and villas in Emiglia Romagna and Brianza. The Maranghi (Another branch of the Castellini) and Castellini families are still active in banking, real estate and textile production within Italy and the rest of Europe, The family is known for having co-owned Barclays, "Banca Barclays Castellini SpA Milan was formed in conjunction with Banca Castellini and Co (of) Milan, of which Barclays International held a majority stake". The Counts of Baldissera can be traced back to the early 16th century, originating from the town of Bra in Piedmont. Both the Castellini and Baldissera families have a long military tradition within the Royal Italian Army and Imperial Austrian Army; with most members going on to occupy senior positions in both. The most distinguished and well recognised member of the Baldissera family is Antonio Baldissera, a General who served as the Governor of Italian Eritrea and was crucial in founding Italy through his involvement in the Italian War of Independence. The Baldissera family were also extremely close with the Austrian Imperial family, with the young Antonio Baldissera having been directly recommended for service by Maria Anna of Savoy, Empress consort of Austria. Ettore, Count of Verampio another member of the family known for his position as a Senator in both the Kingdom and the Republic of Italy; he was also the founder of AGIP and Edison. Another renowned member of the family, Piero Portaluppi, was an architect and real estate mogul who designed a great number of villas and palazzos in and around Milan. Portaluppi was also responsible for the restoration the Duomo di Milano and the Basilica di Sant Ambrogio after World War II, Portaluppi also designed the Museo Del Novecento and Villa Necchi di Campiglio. The family is also known for having created many of the electric plants and companies which give power to the majority of northern Italy.

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The Southern Pacific Class MT Series were a class of 4-8-2 Mountain steam locomotives built between 1923 and 1930 by the American Locomotive Company and Southern Pacific's own Sacramento shops. There were 10 locomotives built in the class; their road numbers were 4367–4376. They were retired between 1953 and 1958. None survive.

The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards, bass) and Dave Keuning (lead guitar, backing vocals). The official lineup of the band was completed when Mark Stoermer (bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion) joined in 2002. The band's name is derived from a logo on the bass drum of a fictitious band portrayed in the music video for the New Order song "Crystal".

Guzmania conifera is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Ecuador and Peru.

Collective action refers to action taken together by a group of people whose goal is to enhance their condition and achieve a common objective. It is a term that has formulations and theories in many areas of the social sciences including psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science and economics.

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Patrick David Barr (13 February 1908 – 29 August 1985) was a British actor. In his career spanning over half a century, he appeared in about 144 films and television series.

The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards, bass) and Dave Keuning (lead guitar, backing vocals). The official lineup of the band was completed when Mark Stoermer (bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion) joined in 2002. The band's name is derived from a logo on the bass drum of a fictitious band portrayed in the music video for the New Order song "Crystal". The band has released five consecutive chart-topping studio albums: Hot Fuss (2004), Sam's Town (2006), Day & Age (2008), Battle Born (2012) and Wonderful Wonderful (2017). They have also released a B-sides and rarities compilation, Sawdust (2007); a live album, Live from the Royal Albert Hall (2009); a greatest-hits album, Direct Hits (2013); and a Christmas compilation, Don't Waste Your Wishes (2016). The Killers are considered one of the biggest rock bands of the 21st century, and the most successful act to ever emerge from Nevada, selling more than 28 million albums. They have performed in over 50 countries and on six continents, headlining venues such as Madison Square Garden, Wembley Stadium and Glastonbury Festival (2007 and 2019).