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Old 02-Feb-2008, 16:06
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Default Re: an article question

An article may be omitted in front of a proper noun. However, it’s usually required in front of a common noun. Hence I think #3. (He is Duke of Alencon, the younger brother of the French King Henry) is appropriate.
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