Though the family had lost its estates, Seeckt was " a thorough-going aristocrat " and his father was an important general within the German Army, finishing his career as military governor of Posen.

Though Insane Clown Posse's Violent J disliked Kid Rock's rapping style, he paid Kid Rock to appear on Insane Clown Posse's first album, Carnival of Carnage in 1992, in an attempt to gain notice for the album.

Though Roger had sworn allegiance to Matilda, he disliked the Angevin connection, and went over to Stephen, carrying with him the royal treasure and administrative system upon Stephen's accession in 1135.

Though he was one of those generals who had served under Moreau, and who therefore, as a rule, disliked and despised Napoléon Bonaparte, Soult had the wisdom to show his devotion to the ruling power ; in consequence he was in August 1803 appointed to the command-in-chief of the camp of Boulogne, and in May 1804 he was made one of the first marshals of the Empire.

Though disliked by some preservationists, Moses era playgrounds and the Bandshell are being retained because their venues are popular.

Though he disliked Sir Robert Carr, the royal favorite, Suffolk supported his daughter Frances ' desire to divorce her husband, the Earl of Essex to marry him.

Though Numbuh 1 originally disliked him due to his being a distraction to the others, he apologized after Bradley and his real parents saved the team from an evil camp counselor.

Though the Dekarangers at first disliked the Abarangers ' amateurish methods especially Ban who didn't get along with Ryouga initially, because Ryouga was distracted during battle by a promise he made to his niece / daughter Mai, ultimately the Dekarangers learn that a hero doesn't need to be a trained professional.

Though he disliked Maple Leaf Gardens and as a young player was disappointed by the scathing assessment of that Toronto scout, Kelly agreed to be traded to the Leafs.

Though Bowie and Travis disliked each other intensely, they agreed that the Alamo should be defended.

Though some people, religious and lay, disliked Waters ' rigidity and traditionalism, others supported Waters as he preserved Church traditions.

Though he was very close with Yoritomo and trusted by Tokimasa, Yoriie disliked him, and he was executed in Suruga by the bakufu army in 1200.

Though initially disliked by fans because he displaced the popular Cookie Rojas at second base, he went on to set a major-league record jointly with teammate George Brett, by appearing in 1, 914 games together.

Though Schleicher sometimes claimed to be a monarchist, in reality he cared nothing for the House of Hohenzollern, and often stated: " Republic or monarchy is not the question now, but rather what should the republic look like ".

Though not always emphasized or appreciated in the Anglican churches of their day, their teaching emphasized salvation by God's grace, apprehended through faith in Christ.

Though not overtly symbolic, this painting was owned by Cardinal Federico Borromeo and may have been appreciated for both religious and aesthetic reasons.

Though the film saw her play a role similar to the one she played in Saathiya, her new " tanned " look was appreciated and her portrayal earned her a second nomination for Best Actress at the Filmfare awards.

" Though this season pales for a lot of people because some of the supporting cast are either minimized or gone entirely, I appreciated the return to dealing with the core cast of characters after all this time.

Though a guitar amplifier's microphonics distortion is sometimes appreciated as part of the " special sound " of a guitar amplifier, a faulty vacuum tube or other component can cause out-of-control positive feedback.

Though his potential was appreciated by SNL creator / producer Lorne Michaels, Mohr was impatient with his progression to full cast member, and left the show on bad terms.

Though his goal tally was not excellent by any means, his willingness to play any role on the pitch and his tireless efforts to save " The Whites " from relegation was greatly appreciated by the Leeds fans.

Though he appreciated small scale graphic work and was an enthusiastic collector of English engravings he worked relatively little in graphic mediums.

Though his work was generally successful, it was not fully appreciated by all members of the military, and disputes over his operations and pay scale forced him to resign in 1863.

Though for a long time little appreciated by the public, his novels, particularly the earlier ones, share a power and style which must always give his works a place of their own in the literary history of their time.

Though there might be blocs of opinion, sometimes enduring, on important matters, there were no political parties and likewise no government or opposition ( as in the Westminster system ).

Though at first well received in political circles, it was eventually doomed by well-organized opposition from conservatives, the American Medical Association, and the health insurance industry.

Though the term " democracy " is typically used in the context of a political state, the principles also are applicable to private organizations.

Though unable to directly write policies or carry them through to the government, Roland was able to influence her political allies and thus promote her political agenda.

Though women did not gain the right to vote as a result of the Revolution, they still greatly expanded their political participation and involvement in governing.

Though some still maintain that calling a Monarch Head of State is incorrect, it has now become a widespread political convention to attach the label to Monarchs, regardless of their political position.

Though he did vote against the admission of Missouri as a slave state, and though he would be the nominated presidential candidate of the Free Soil Party, an anti-slavery political party, in 1848, there was no ambiguity in his position on the abolition of slavery during his term of office.

Though today an Arabic-speaking people, that aspect constitutes for Egyptians a cultural dimension of their identity, not a necessary attribute of or prop for their national political being.

Though Oman is developing into a constitutional monarchy, political parties are not yet allowed in Oman.

Though Satsuma maintained strong influence over the islands, the Ryūkyū Kingdom maintained a considerable degree of domestic political freedom for over two hundred years.

Though it was not fully realized under Nobunaga's rule, he attempted to create a public, rational political authority.

Though a minority of WASG members opposed the merger of the two parties scheduled for June 2007, the new party – The Left – was on Germany's political stage before the federal elections.

Though Benedict IX soon returned, and forced Sylvester III to retire to his See of Sabina, he never gave up his claims to the papal throne, and through his political allies contrived apparently to keep some hold on a portion of Rome.

Though United States President Bill Clinton pressured Musharraf to ban the alleged group behind the hijacking — Harkat-ul-Mujahideen, Pakistani officials refused because of fears of reprisal from political parties such as Jamaat-e-Islami.

Though Greece eventually lost political sovereignty, the Greek culture of training in public speaking was adopted virtually wholesale by the Romans.

Though the Federalists wanted neither Jefferson nor Burr to be president, Hamilton convinced his party that Jefferson would be a lesser political evil than Burr and that such scandal within the electoral process would undermine the new constitution.

Though decrees on mass media control were declared, the political skirmishes and rally happened.

Though their schools were segregated and underfunded, as were services, due to a lack of political representation, African Americans were able to create their own communities.

Though British political interest in the territories of the unravelling Ottoman Empire was as intense as in France, it was mostly more discreetly exercised.

Though Otto I was crowned Emperor in 962 and returned to Germany in 965, the political situation in Italy remained unstable.

Though the invaders were unable to take control, the political system remained unstable.

Though the ethnic Lithuanian nobility were the main converts to Catholicism — both paganism and the Orthodox rite remained strong among the peasants — the king's conversion and its political implications created lasting repercussions for the history of both Lithuania and Poland.

Though Nasser allowed former Ba ' ath members to hold prominent political positions, they never reached positions as high in the government as did the Egyptian officials.