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Vanderlyn, John

(Encyclopedia) Vanderlyn, JohnVanderlyn, Johnvănˈdərlĭn [key], 1776–1852, American portrait and historical painter, b. Kingston, N.Y. Under the patronage of Aaron Burr he studied with Gilbert Stuart…

Willet, Marinus

(Encyclopedia) Willet, MarinusWillet, Marinusmərēˈnəs wĭlˈĭt [key], 1740–1830, American Revolutionary soldier, b. Jamaica, N.Y. In the French and Indian War he was (1758) a member of the expeditions…

2010 Golden Globe Awards

The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards were presented January 16, 2011. Here are the movie award winners. Best Motion Picture—Drama: The Social Network Best Actor in a Drama: Colin Firth, The…

Primary Colors

Director/Producer:Mike NicholsWriter:Elaine MayDirector of Photography:Michael BallhausEditor:Arthur SchmidtMusic:Ry CooderProduction Designer:Bo WelchUniversal; R; 140 minutesRelease:3/…

Annual MLB Batting Leaders since 1900

National League Multiple winners: Tony Gwynn and Honus Wagner (8); Rogers Hornsby and Stan Musial (7); Roberto Clemente and Bill Madlock (4); Pete Rose, Larry Walker and Paul Waner (3); Hank Aaron…

Julius

(Encyclopedia) Julius, in the New Testament, centurion in whose charge Paul was sent to Rome.

Migne, Jacques Paul

(Encyclopedia) Migne, Jacques PaulMigne, Jacques Paulzhäk pôl mēˈnyə [key], 1800–1875, French publisher of theological works, a Roman Catholic priest (ordained 1824). He set up a printing press in…

Ehrlich, Paul

(Encyclopedia) Ehrlich, PaulEhrlich, Paulpoul ārˈlĭkh [key], 1854–1915, German bacteriologist. He directed (1896) an institute for serum research at Steglitz, near Berlin, that was transferred (1899…