Search
Search results
Displaying 221 - 230
Phips, Sir William
(Encyclopedia) Phips, Sir William, 1651–95, American colonial governor. Born in what is today Maine, he was a carpenter and shipbuilder in Boston and became interested in sunken treasure. On his…Parry, Sir William Edward
(Encyclopedia) Parry, Sir William EdwardParry, Sir William Edwardpăˈrē [key], 1790–1855, British arctic explorer and rear admiral. He entered the navy at 13 and made his first voyage to the Arctic…Shaffer, Sir Peter
(Encyclopedia) Shaffer, Sir PeterShaffer, Sir Petershăfˈər [key], 1926–2016, English playwright, b. Liverpool, grad. Cambridge, 1950. Before turning to the stage he wrote for radio and television and…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: H
Selected Biographies A to Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+…Custer, George Armstrong
(Encyclopedia) Custer, George Armstrong, 1839–76, American army officer, b. New Rumley, Ohio, grad. West Point, 1861. In the reorganization of the U.S. army after the war Custer was assigned to the…1980: Heiden's Gold Heist
The man who won the speed skating equivalent of a sprint, a marathon, and everything in between by John Gettings Related Links 2014 Winter Olympics Speed Skating Through the Years…Brewer's: Bonnet Rouge
The red cap of Liberty worn by the leaders of the French revolution. It is the emblem of Red Republicanism. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Bonnie…Jansen Saves His Best for Last
A gold medal and a world record in 1994 by Mike Morrison Related Links 2014 Winter Olympics Speed Skating Through the Years Encyclopedia: Speed Skating Memorable Moments Eric…Winter Olympics Memorable Moments
The legends and foibles of the Winter Olympics Alpine and Nordic Skiing An Avalanche Named Killy A controversial sweep in alpine skiing Franz Klammer The man who gave himself "…Brewer's: Cravat'
A corruption of Crabat or Croät. It was introduced into France by some French officers on their return from Germany in 1636. The Croäts, who guarded the Turkish frontiers of Austria, and…Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
