Dana Bashâs Early Life, Childhood, and Education. Dana, the daughter of Frances Weinman Schwartz(mother) and Stu Schwartz(father) grew up with an elder sister and two young brothers. Her brotherâs name is David Schwartz. She was born in New Jersey and grew up in Montvale, New Jersey on 15 June 1971.
The Genesis of the Merlin. In 1932, Frederick Henry Royce (F.H.R.), knight of the realm and autocratic head of Rolls-Royce Ltd, decided the time was apposite to design a new, high-power, military aero-engine.
The Enchanter Merlin, by Howard Pyle from The Story of King Arthur and His Knights (1903) The name Merlin is derived from the Welsh Myrddin, the name of the bard Myrddin Wyllt, one of the chief sources for the later legendary figure. Geoffrey of Monmouth Latinised the name to Merlinus in his works.