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Covenanters

(Encyclopedia) CovenantersCovenanterskəvənănˈtərz [key], in Scottish history, groups of Presbyterians bound by oath to sustain each other in the defense of their religion. The first formal Covenant…

Liberal Democrats, British political party

(Encyclopedia) Liberal Democrats, British political party created in 1988 by the merger of the Liberal party with the Social Democratic party; the party was initially called the Social and Liberal…

Waldenses

(Encyclopedia) WaldensesWaldenseswôldĕnˈsēz [key] or Waldensians, Protestant religious group of medieval origin, called in French Vaudois. They originated in the late 12th cent. as the Poor Men of…

Brewer's: Lochiel

(2 syl.) of Thomas Campbell is Sir Evan Cameron, lord of Lochiel, surnamed The Black, and The Ulysses of the Highlands. His grandson Donald was called The Gentle Lochiel. Lochiel is the…

Bebe Moore Campbell 2006 Deaths

Bebe Moore CampbellAge: 56 author of novels and children's books dealing with issues of race and mental health. Her bestsellers included Brothers and Sisters and What You Owe Me.Died: Los…

Ann Calvello 2006 Deaths

Ann CalvelloAge: 76 legendary roller derby icon whose flying elbows, tattoos, and rough demeanor earned her the nickname “the Meanest Mama on Skates.” Her career spanned seven decades and…

Zoe Caldwell

Zoe CaldwellactressBorn: 9/14/1933Birthplace: Australia Tony Award-winning stage actress known for her roles in both classical and modern productions. Her Broadway plays include The Prime of…

Leonardo DiCaprio Biography

Leonardo DiCaprio actorBorn: 11/11/1974Birthplace: Los Angeles Known worldwide by his young fans as “Leo”, this modern-day Romeo catapulted to megastardom after his role in Titanic (1997),…

Zoe Caldwell Biography

Zoe CaldwellactressBorn: 9/14/1933Birthplace: Australia Tony Award-winning stage actress known for her roles in both classical and modern productions. Her Broadway plays include The Prime of…