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Gaul, Alfred Robert

(Encyclopedia) Gaul, Alfred RobertGaul, Alfred Robertgôl [key], 1837–1913, English composer. He wrote numerous cantatas, of which The Holy City (1882) is most famous.

Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: Preface

by Robert Burns 1771 - 1779 Preface Robert Burns was born near Ayr, Scotland, 25th of January, 1759. He was the son of William Burnes, or Burness, at the time of the poet's birth a nurseryman…

Schopenhauer, Arthur

(Encyclopedia) Schopenhauer, ArthurSchopenhauer, Arthurärˈt&oobreve;r shōˈpənhouˌər [key], 1788–1860, German philosopher, b. Danzig (now Gdansk). The bias of his own temperament and experience…

Pat Roberts, 2004 News

Republican senator from Kansas, introduced a bill in August that called for the dismantling of the CIA and the creation of three new spy agencies—the National Clandestine Service, Office of…

Franks, Lucinda Laura

(Encyclopedia) Franks, Lucinda Laura, 1946-2021, American journalist, b. Chicago, Il., Vassar College (B.A., 1968). Franks was born in Chicago but…

Robert Anacletus Underwood Biography

Robert Anacletus UnderwoodCongressional delegate Underwood holds bachelor's and master's degrees in history from California State University, and a Ph.D. in education in policy planning from…