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Louis XII, king of France

(Encyclopedia) Louis XII, 1462–1515, king of France (1498–1515), son of Charles, duc d'Orléans. He succeeded his father as duke. While still duke, he rebelled against the regency of Anne de Beaujeu…

Geraldine Anne FERRARO, Congress, NY (1935-2011)

FERRARO Geraldine Anne , a Representative from New York; born in Newburgh, Orange County, N.Y., August 26, 1935; graduated from Marymount School, Tarrytown, N.Y., 1952; B.A., Marymount College, New…

DANNER, Patsy Ann (Pat), Congress, MO (1934)

DANNER, Patsy Ann (Pat), a Representative from Missouri; born in Louisville, Ky., January 13, 1934; attended public schools in Bevier, Mo.; B.A., Northeast Missouri State University, 1972; vice…

Patsy Ann (Pat) DANNER, Congress, MO (1934)

DANNER Patsy Ann (Pat) , a Representative from Missouri; born in Louisville, Ky., January 13, 1934; attended public schools in Bevier, Mo.; B.A., Northeast Missouri State University, 1972; vice…

Jo Ann DAVIS, Congress, VA (1950-2007)

DAVIS Jo Ann , a Representative from Virginia; born in Rowan County, N.C., June 29, 1950; attended Hampton Roads Business College, Hampton Roads, Va.; business owner; member of the Virginia state…

Turgot, Anne Robert Jacques

(Encyclopedia) Turgot, Anne Robert JacquesTurgot, Anne Robert Jacquesän rōbĕrˈ zhäk türgōˈ [key], 1727–81, French economist, comptroller general of finances (1774–76). The son of a rich merchant, he…

Stevens, George Cooper

(Encyclopedia) Stevens, George Cooper, 1904–75, American film director, b. Oakland, Calif. A distinguished 20th-century filmmaker, he is known for his skillful camera work and careful craftsmanship.…

Gorton, Samuel

(Encyclopedia) Gorton, Samuel, c.1592–1677, Anglo-American religious leader, founder of Warwick, R.I., b. near Manchester, England. Seeking religious freedom, he emigrated to America (1637) but,…