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(Encyclopedia) DandoloDandolodänˈdōlō [key], ancient Venetian family that produced four doges, many admirals, and other prominent citizens. Enrico Dandolo, c.1108–1205, became doge in 1192. He is…Ammianus Marcellinus
(Encyclopedia) Ammianus MarcellinusAmmianus Marcellinusămēāˈnəs märsĭlīˈnəs [key], c.330–c.400, Roman historian, b. Antioch. After retiring from a successful military career, he wrote a history of…Brown, Moses
(Encyclopedia) Brown, Moses, 1738–1836, American manufacturer and philanthropist, b. Providence, R.I. He was associated with his brothers John, Joseph, and Nicholas in the family's mercantile…WNBA Regular Season Individual Leaders, 2001
Scoring Gm Pts Avg Katie Smith, Minnesota 32 739 23.1 Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles 31 606 19.5 Tina Thompson, Houston 30 579 19.3 Janeth Arcain, Houston…A Guide to Inventions and Discoveries From Adrenaline to the Zipper
From Adrenaline to the Zipper See also Famous Firsts in Aviation, Nobel Prizes.Adrenaline:(isolation of) John Jacob Abel, U.S., 1897.Aerosol can:Erik Rotheim, Norway, 1926.Air brake:George…madrigal
(Encyclopedia) madrigal, name for two different forms of Italian music, one related to the poetic madrigal in the 14th cent., the other the most common form of secular vocal music in the 16th cent.…Thompson Henry MURCH, Congress, ME (1838-1886)
MURCH Thompson Henry , a Representative from Maine; born in Hampden, Penobscot County, Maine, March 29, 1838; attended the common schools; passed his early life at sea; learned the stonecutter's…John Thompson NIXON, Congress, NJ (1820-1889)
NIXON John Thompson , a Representative from New Jersey; born in Fairton, Cumberland County, N.J., on August 31, 1820; attended private schools and was graduated from Princeton College in 1841;…William Thompson NUCKOLLS, Congress, SC (1801-1855)
NUCKOLLS William Thompson , a Representative from South Carolina; born near Hancockville, Union (now Cherokee) County, S.C., February 23, 1801; was graduated from South Carolina College (now the…James Thompson FARLEY, Congress, CA (1829-1886)
Senate Years of Service: 1879-1885 Party: Democrat FARLEY James Thompson , a Senator from California; born in Albemarle County, Va., August 6, 1829; attended the common schools; moved when quite…Trending
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