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Gratz, Rebecca

(Encyclopedia) Gratz, RebeccaGratz, Rebeccagrăts [key], 1781–1869, American philanthropist, b. Philadelphia; daughter of Michael Gratz. Well known for her philanthropies in Philadelphia, she is…

Macclesfield

(Encyclopedia) MacclesfieldMacclesfieldmăkˈəlzfēld [key], town (1991 pop. 46,832), Cheshire East, W England. Silk manufacture, of which Macclesfield is the principal center in England, was introduced…

Ducas

(Encyclopedia) DucasDucasdy&oomacr;ˈkəs [key], Greek family and dynasty of Constantinople. Some of its members were Byzantine emperors—Constantine X, Michael VII, Alexius V, and John III.

Rostovtzeff, Michael Ivanovich

(Encyclopedia) Rostovtzeff, Michael IvanovichRostovtzeff, Michael Ivanovichrŏstŏvˈtsĕf [key], 1870–1952, American historian, b. Kiev, Ukraine. He studied at the Univ. of St. Petersburg where he was…

DeBakey, Michael Ellis

(Encyclopedia) DeBakey, Michael EllisDeBakey, Michael Ellisdəbāˈkē [key], 1908–2008, American surgeon, b. Lake Charles, La. While still at Tulane medical school (M.D., 1932), DeBakey developed the…

Ferdinand, king of Romania

(Encyclopedia) Ferdinand, 1865–1927, king of Romania (1914–27), nephew of Carol I. The second son of the Prussian prince, Leopold of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, he was designated successor to the…

Sam Morris RUSSELL, Congress, TX (1889-1971)

RUSSELL Sam Morris , a Representative from Texas; born on a farm near Stephenville, Erath County, Tex., August 9, 1889; attended the rural schools and the John Tarleton College, Stephenville, Tex…

Sam Riley SELLS, Congress, TN (1871-1935)

SELLS Sam Riley , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tenn., August 2, 1871; attended the rural schools and King College in Bristol, Tenn., 1885-1890; studied law…

Sam Gilbert BRATTON, Congress, NM (1888-1963)

Senate Years of Service: 1925-1933 Party: Democrat BRATTON Sam Gilbert , a Senator from New Mexico; born in Kosse, Limestone County, Tex., August 19, 1888; attended the public schools; graduated…