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February 19

Mercie Lack's middle name

Various sources say its Kerr, but sources like a, b and c presented by User:Patch&Missy suggest it is Keer. You may participate in discussion here, or answer me here itself. Regards, ExclusiveEditor _{Notify Me!} 18:10, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

Rather confusingly, the National Trust's collections website uses both spellings on all pages showing works by her, such as seen here, also shown in this Guardian article. I'd go by "Mercie Keer Lack", based on this source. I think the WikiTree data, although not an RS, is also pretty convincing: Mercie K. Lack is a granddaughter of Charlotte Elizabeth Keer.  --Lambiam 11:46, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

The principle of lectio difficilior would also suggest "Keer" (though not decisive in itself, of course)... AnonMoos (talk) 21:02, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk and Nazi Germany

Was Nazi Germany bounded by the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk towards Soviet Union, as was German Empire? Particularly, did it violate the treaty in addition to the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, when it invaded the Soviet Union? 212.180.235.46 (talk) 20:04, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

One of the terms of the Armistice of 11 November 1918 whose conclusion ended World War I was the renunciation of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. So it was no longer binding on the German Reich.  --Lambiam 11:24, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

Thanks. 212.180.235.46 (talk) 14:57, 20 February 2024 (UTC)