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Bellomont, Richard Coote, earl of

(Encyclopedia) Bellomont, Richard Coote, earl ofBellomont, Richard Coote, earl ofbĕlˈəmŏntˌ [key], 1636–1701, colonial governor of New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, b. Ireland. He arrived (…

Sarsfield, Patrick, earl of Lucan

(Encyclopedia) Sarsfield, Patrick, earl of LucanSarsfield, Patrick, earl of Lucansärsˈfēld, l&oomacr;ˈkən [key], d. 1693, Irish Jacobite general. A firm supporter of James II, he went with him…

Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th earl of

(Encyclopedia) Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th earl of, 1801–85, English social reformer. He was known as Lord Ashley until 1851, when he succeeded his father as earl. Entering the House of…

Black Football Players

Notable African-American Track and Field Athletes   Browse more African-American biographies by category: A-Z List Government Officials…

2 Chronicles: 14

2 Chronicles Chapter 14 1 So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead. In his days the land was quiet ten years…

Presidential Quotes

Words from each American president Compiled by David Johnson Note: Dates indicate term of office. Choose a president: George WashingtonJohn AdamsThomas JeffersonJames…

Inaugural Trivia

Firsts and facts about presidential inaugurations Related Links Famous Presidential Speeches Inaugural Oratory Notable Inaugural Events George Washington's was the shortest…

1990–1991 Emmy Awards

Outstanding Drama SeriesL.A. Law (NBC)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesJames Earl Jones, Gabriel's FireOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesPatricia Wettig,…

Bulwer-Lytton, Edward Robert, 1st earl of Lytton

(Encyclopedia) Bulwer-Lytton, Edward Robert, 1st earl of Lytton, pseud. Owen Meredith, 1831–91, English diplomat and poet; son of the novelist, Bulwer-Lytton. He was in the diplomatic service from…