House of Peers
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He then entertained the House of Peers by reading what he said was a confession made by one of the killers, "a young naval officer."
From Time Magazine Archive
There, from his gold-and-maroon throne in the House of Peers, he addressed a joint session of the legislature.
From Time Magazine Archive
Returning to Japan the Prince took his seat in the House of Peers in 1890, and in 1903 succeeded his brother-in-law as President.
From Time Magazine Archive
Newly appointed to Japan's House of Peers, he is among those whose seating General MacArthur has ordered delayed, pending determination of their status as "desirable personnel."
From Time Magazine Archive
The two chambers were retained, many imperial dignitaries being assigned to the House of Peers, the Bonaparte brothers, Lucien, Joseph, and Jerome, among the number.
From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan
