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(Encyclopedia) Norwegian literature, early flourished as Old Norse literature. In 1380, Norway was united with Denmark, and Danish culture began a long dominance in Norway; Norwegian culture sank to…Brewer's: Margaret
Queen of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, called the “Northern Semiramis” (1353, 1387-1412). Margaret. A simple, uncultured girl of wonderful witchery, seduced, at the age of fifteen, by Faust…Edward ROGERS, Congress, NY (1787-1857)
ROGERS Edward , a Representative from New York; born in Cornwall, Conn., on May 30, 1787; completed preparatory studies and was graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., in 1809;…Women Political Leaders—Historical and Current
The following table lists the current and historical female political leaders of the countries of the world, according to country name, woman's name, political title, and years in power, including…The Devil's Dictionary: Saint
by Ambrose Bierce SAFETY-CLUTCHSALACITYSAINT -n. A dead sinner revised and edited. The Duchess of Orleans relates that the irreverent old calumniator, Marshal Villeroi, who in his youth had…Lewis BEACH, Congress, NY (1835-1886)
BEACH Lewis , a Representative from New York; born in New York City March 30, 1835; was graduated from the Yale Law School in 1856; was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice…Of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: The Queen's Croquet-Ground
by Lewis Carroll A Mad Tea-PartyThe Mock Turtle's StoryThe Queen's Croquet-Ground A large rose-tree stood near the entrance of the garden: the roses growing on it were white, but there…Celt
(Encyclopedia) CeltCeltkĕlt, sĕlt [key] or KeltCeltkĕlt [key]. 1 One who speaks a Celtic language or who derives ancestry from an area where a Celtic language was spoken; i.e., one from Ireland, the…Robert Douglas HEATON, Congress, PA (1873-1933)
HEATON Robert Douglas , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Raven Run, Schuylkill County, Pa., July 1, 1873; moved to Ashland, Pa., with his parents in 1886; attended the common schools,…Thomas Ruggles GOLD, Congress, NY (1764-1827)
GOLD Thomas Ruggles , a Representative from New York; born in Cornwall, Conn., November 4, 1764; pursued classical studies, and was graduated from Yale College in 1786; studied law; was admitted…Trending
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