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Wilberforce, Samuel
(Encyclopedia) Wilberforce, SamuelWilberforce, Samuelwĭlˈbərfôrs [key], 1805–73, English prelate; son of William Wilberforce. In 1845 he became bishop of Oxford. He did not support the Oxford…Zapatero, José Luis Rodríguez
(Encyclopedia) Zapatero, José Luis RodríguezZapatero, José Luis Rodríguezhōsāˈ l&oomacr;ēˈ rôᵺrēˈgās säpätāˈrō [key], 1960–, Spanish political leader, prime minister of Spain (2004–11), b.…Burial Places of the Presidents
Learn where each deceased U.S. president is buried, from George Washington in Virginia to Ronald Reagan in California. President Burial place Washington Mt. Vernon, Va. J. Adams…Kings of Israel and Judah
The Kingdoms of Israel The historical kingdom of Israel existed as a united kingdom for only a brief period of time. As related in the Old Testament and the Hebrew Bible, it lasted for just a few…1 Chronicles: 3
1 Chronicles Chapter 3 1 Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess: 2…Quadruple Alliance
(Encyclopedia) Quadruple Alliance, any of several European alliances. The Quadruple Alliance of 1718 was formed by Great Britain, France, the Holy Roman emperor, and the Netherlands when Philip V of…trusteeship, territorial
(Encyclopedia) trusteeship, territorial, system of UN control for territories that were not self-governing. It replaced the mandates of the League of Nations. Provided for under chapters 12 and 13 of…Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, 2d Viscount
(Encyclopedia) Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, 2d ViscountCastlereagh, Robert Stewart, 2d Viscountkăˈsəlrā [key], 1769–1822, British statesman, b. Ireland. Entering the Irish Parliament in 1790 and the…Crete
(Encyclopedia) Crete Crete krēt [key], Gr. Kríti, island, c.3,235 sq mi (8,380 sq km), SE…Marlborough, John Churchill, 1st duke of
(Encyclopedia) Marlborough, John Churchill, 1st duke ofMarlborough, John Churchill, 1st duke ofmärlˈbərə, môlˈ– [key], 1650–1722, English general and statesman, one of the greatest military…Trending
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