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Laurent, Robert

(Encyclopedia) Laurent, RobertLaurent, Robertrōbârˈ lôrĕntˈ [key], 1890–1970, American sculptor, b. France. He emigrated to the United States in 1902 and later studied in Rome. Progressing from early…

Nanteuil, Robert

(Encyclopedia) Nanteuil, RobertNanteuil, Robertrōbĕrˈ näNtöˈyə [key], 1623?–1678, French draftsman and engraver. His pastel portraits gained him popularity, and in 1658 Louis XIV made him draftsman…

Cunninghame Graham, Robert Bontine

(Encyclopedia) Cunninghame Graham, Robert BontineCunninghame Graham, Robert Bontinekŭnˈĭngəm [key], 1852–1936, British politician and author. He lived as a cattle rancher in Argentina and traveled…

Harleian Library

(Encyclopedia) Harleian LibraryHarleian Libraryhärˈlēən, härlēˈ– [key], manuscript collection of more than 7,000 volumes and more than 14,000 original legal documents, formed by Robert Harley, 1st…

Casadesus, Robert

(Encyclopedia) Casadesus, RobertCasadesus, Robertkäsädāsüsˈ [key], 1899–1972, French pianist and composer, b. Paris. Casadesus was born into a family remarkable for its numerous celebrated musicians…

William II, king of England

(Encyclopedia) William II or William RufusWilliam IIr&oomacr;ˈfus [key], d. 1100, king of England (1087–1100), son and successor of William I. He was called William Rufus or William the Red…

John Quincy ADAMS, Congress, MA (1767-1848)

Senate Years of Service: 1803-1808 Party: Federalist ADAMS John Quincy , A Senator and a Representative from Massachusetts and 6th President of the United States; born in Braintree, Mass., July 11…

1967 Academy Awards

The 1967 Academy Awards were presented April 10, 1968 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.Best PictureBonnie and Clyde, Warren Beatty, producer (Warner Bros.-Seven Arts)Doctor Dolittle,…

Atkins, Robert

nutritionistBirthplace: Columbus, OhioBorn: 1930Died: 2003