The following list is not exhaustive, and gives only the briefest of summaries. His pontificate is one of the briefest in history having lasted under a month. Florus writes the briefest of summaries of the Mithridatic War. Later online editions contain only the briefest summary. These were destined for a short life, the briefest being only nine years. In the briefest ones, the narrative element is lacking. Even the briefest period of oil starvation is usually fatal to this engine design. Ivan Silayev spent the briefest time in office at 126 days. The 14th Duke was the briefest holder of the Dukedom and died in June 2003. These various causes have been stated in their briefest terms. Artnet said the exhibition was "one of England's best -- and briefest" of the season. Nicholas Kasirer has the briefest tenure, . The briefest of the series, the book introduces the school and its boys. It is also considered to be the briefest translation. The briefest entries have fewer than 200 characters (Penny 2008&colon; 653).