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Porter, Jane
(Encyclopedia) Porter, Jane, 1776–1850, Scottish novelist. Her historical novels, particularly Thaddeus of Warsaw (4 vol., 1803) and Scottish Chiefs (5 vol., 1810), were exceptionally popular in…Santa Anna, Antonio López de
(Encyclopedia) Santa Anna, Antonio López deSanta Anna, Antonio López deäntōˈnyō lōˈpās dā sänˈtä äˈnä [key], 1794–1876, Mexican general and politician. He fought in the royalist army, but later…Osterman, Andrei Ivanovich, Count
(Encyclopedia) Osterman, Andrei Ivanovich, CountOsterman, Andrei Ivanovich, Countəndrāˈ ēväˈnəvĭch əstyĭrmänˈ [key], 1686–1747, Russian statesman, b. Germany. His original name was Heinrich Johann…Mongkut
(Encyclopedia) MongkutMongkutmôngˈk&oomacr;t [key] or Rama IVRama IVrämˈə [key], 1804–68, king of Siam, now Thailand (1851–68). A devout Buddhist monk, he was displaced in succession to the…John I, king of Hungary
(Encyclopedia) John I (John Zapolya)John Izäˈpôlyŏ [key], 1487–1540, king of Hungary (1526–40), voivode [governor] of Transylvania (1511–26). He was born John Zapolya, the son of Stephen Zápolya. The…Barberton
(Encyclopedia) Barberton Barberton bärˈbərtən [key], city (2020 pop. 25,191), Summit co., NE Ohio, an industrial…Harrison, Jane Ellen
(Encyclopedia) Harrison, Jane Ellen, 1850–1928, English classical scholar. She applied archaeological discoveries in the interpretation of Greek religion. Her works include Prolegomena to the Study…Benjamin Harrison Biography
Benjamin HarrisonBorn: 8/20/1833Birthplace: North Bend, Ohio Benjamin Harrison was born in North Bend, Ohio, on Aug. 20, 1833, the grandson of William Henry Harrison, the ninth president. A…Gilbert Harrison Biography
publisherDied: January 3, 2008 (Scottsdale, Arizona) Best Known as: owner and editor of The New Republic Former publisher of the liberal political…Les Harrison Biography
Les HarrisonAge: 93 NBA Hall of Famer who led the Rochester Royals to the NBA Championship in 1951 as owner, general manager and coach; captured National Basketball League titles in 1946 and…Trending
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