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(Encyclopedia) evangelistevangelistĭvănˈjəlĭst [key] [Gr.,=Gospel], title given to saints Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the authors of the four Gospels. The four evangelists are often symbolized…Rosebery, Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th earl of
(Encyclopedia) Rosebery, Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th earl ofRosebery, Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th earl ofrōzˈbərē [key], 1847–1929, British statesman. He succeeded his grandfather as earl in…Siddons, Sarah Kemble
(Encyclopedia) Siddons, Sarah Kemble, 1755–1831, English actress. The most distinguished of the famous Kemble family, she had early theatrical experience in her father's traveling company, and at 18…mysteries
(Encyclopedia) mysteries, in Greek and Roman religion, some important secret cults. The conventional religions of both Greeks and Romans were alike in consisting principally of propitiation and…folk high school
(Encyclopedia) folk high school, type of adult education that in its most widely known form originated in Denmark in the middle of the 19th cent. The idea as originally conceived by Bishop Nikolai…1957 Academy Awards
The 1957 Academy Awards were presented March 26, 1958 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, Calif.Best Motion PictureThe Bridge on the River Kwai, Sam Spiegel, producer (Columbia)Peyton…Carroll Ashmore CAMPBELL, Jr., Congress, SC (1940-2005)
CAMPBELL Carroll Ashmore, Jr. , a Representative from South Carolina; born in Greenville, Greenville County, S.C., July 24, 1940; attended the public schools of Greenville, McCallie School,…John Pierce CAMPBELL, Jr., Congress, KY (1820-1888)
CAMPBELL John Pierce, Jr. , a Representative from Kentucky; born near Hopkinsville, Christian County, Ky., December 8, 1820; pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to the bar in…William Campbell Preston BRECKINRIDGE, Congress, KY (1837-1904)
BRECKINRIDGE William Campbell Preston , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Baltimore, Md., August 28, 1837; attended the common schools, Jefferson College, Chambersburg, Pa., and Pisgah…McMurtry, Larry
(Encyclopedia) McMurtry, Larry Jeff, 1936–2021, American novelist, b. Wichita Falls, Tx., grad. North Texas State Univ. (B.A.,…Trending
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