Search
Search results
Displaying 401 - 410
Lateran
(Encyclopedia) LateranLateranlătˈərən [key], name applied to a group of buildings of SE Rome facing the Piazza San Giovanni. They are on land once belonging to the Laterani; it was presented to the…Thomas Tyler BOULDIN, Congress, VA (1781-1834)
BOULDIN Thomas Tyler , a Representative from Virginia; born near Charlotte Court House, Charlotte County, Va., in 1781; attended the country schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar December…Saint Paul's Cathedral
(Encyclopedia) Saint Paul's Cathedral, London, masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren and one of the finest church designs of the English baroque. It stands at the head of Ludgate Hill, where, according…John Motley MOREHEAD, Congress, NC (1866-1923)
MOREHEAD John Motley , a Representative from North Carolina; born in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C., July 20, 1866; attended the public schools and the Bingham Military School of North…Clement DOWD, Congress, NC (1832-1898)
DOWD Clement , a Representative from North Carolina; born at Richland Creek, near Carthage, Moore County, N.C., August 27, 1832; attended the common schools; was graduated from the University of…Pietism
(Encyclopedia) PietismPietismpīˈətĭzəm [key], a movement in the Lutheran Church (see Lutheranism), most influential between the latter part of the 17th cent. and the middle of the 18th. It was an…Vatican Council, First
(Encyclopedia) Vatican Council, First, 1869–70, the 20th ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church (see council, ecumenical), renowned chiefly for its enunciation of the doctrine of papal…Eastern Conference National Basketball Association Arenas
Location Built Capacity Atlanta Hawks Philips Arena Atlanta, Ga. 1999 19,445 Boston Celtics FleetCenter Boston, Mass. 1995 18,624 Charlotte Bobcats…Hinsley, Arthur
(Encyclopedia) Hinsley, Arthur, 1865–1943, English prelate, cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Born in Yorkshire, he attended Catholic schools in England and Rome. He was ordained in 1893 and…Alfonso II, king of Portugal
(Encyclopedia) Alfonso II (Alfonso the Fat), 1185–1223, king of Portugal (1211–23), son and successor of Sancho I. His reign was spent in struggles with the church and his brothers and sisters, to…Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
