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Romero, Saint Óscar

(Encyclopedia) Romero, Saint Óscar (Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez), 1917–80, Salvadoran bishop and human rights advocate. He studied at the Gregorian Univ. in Rome and was ordained in 1942.…

Callejas Romero, Rafael Leonardo

(Encyclopedia) Callejas Romero, Rafael Leonardo, 1943–2020, Honduran political leader, president of Honduras (1990–94). A member of the conservative National party, he served in various government…

Romero, Francisco

(Encyclopedia) Romero, FranciscoRomero, Franciscofränsēsˈkō rōmāˈrō [key], 1891–1962, Argentine philosopher and essayist, b. Seville, Spain. One of the most prominent philosophers of Latin America,…

Romero, Cesar

actorBirthplace: New York CityBorn: 1907Died: 1994

Icaza, Jorge

(Encyclopedia) Icaza, JorgeIcaza, Jorgehôrˈhā ēkäˈsä [key], 1906–78, Ecuadorian novelist. Icaza wrote in harsh, realistic terms against the exploitation of the Native American. His novel En las…

Pilar Miró Romero Biography

Pilar Miró Romero director Born: 4/20/1940Birthplace: Madrid, Spain Miró was the first woman drama director to work in television in Spain, beginning as a program assistant in 1960 and…

Pilar Miro Romero 1997 Deaths

Pilar Miró Romerodirector A pioneer of Spanish film and television, Miró was known for promoting progressive causes and supporting young filmmakers.Born: 1940Died: 1997Ralph Burton…

Trinidad ROMERO, Congress, NM (1835-1918)

ROMERO Trinidad , a Delegate from the Territory of New Mexico; born in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County (then a part of the Republic of Mexico), N.Mex., June 15, 1835; educated by private tutors; engaged…

Helen Mirren Biography

Helen Mirren(Ilynea Lydia Mironoff)actressBorn: 7/26/1945Birthplace: London, England An intelligent, versatile actress, Mirren performed on the British stage during the 1960s and 1970s, playing…

The History of Horror Movies

Top of Page Source: iStockFor centuries, stories originating from folklore and religious beliefs have sought to channel the power of fear and disgust to provide entertainment. But it wasn’t until…