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(Encyclopedia) CarolingiansCarolingianskărəlĭnˈjēənz [key], dynasty of Frankish rulers, founded in the 7th cent. by Pepin of Landen, who, as mayor of the palace, ruled the East Frankish Kingdom of…The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, 2011–Present
Mounting pressure for a two-state solution restarts peace talks in 2013 By Jennie Wood Tzipi Livni, Israel's Justice Minister and chief negotiator in 2013 Related Links…1999 NBA Season Preview
With Jordan out to pasture, the path is somewhat clearer for Malone and Stockton. And Scottie Pippen wasted no time in fleeing the Windy City — Houston gave him the best deal, and Pippen wants badly…Famous Firsts in Aviation
Cayley's Helicopter Wilbur and Orville Wright with their second powered machine. Source: Library of Congress. Orville Wright, Major John F. Curry, and Colonel Charles Lindbergh…Portocarrero, Luis Manuel Fernández de
(Encyclopedia) Portocarrero, Luis Manuel Fernández dePortocarrero, Luis Manuel Fernández delwēs mänwĕlˈ fĕrnänˈdāth dā pôrˈtōkärāˈrō [key], 1635–1709, Spanish statesman, cardinal of the Roman…Schmalkaldic League
(Encyclopedia) Schmalkaldic LeagueSchmalkaldic Leagueshmälkälˈdĭk [key], alliance formed in 1531 at Schmalkalden by Protestant princes and delegates of free cities. It was created in response to the…Killigrew, Thomas
(Encyclopedia) Killigrew, ThomasKilligrew, Thomaskĭlˈəgr&oomacr;ˌ [key], 1612–83, English dramatist and theater manager, b. London. Before the closing of the theaters by the Puritans in 1642, he…La Trémoille, Georges de
(Encyclopedia) La Trémoille or La Trimouille, Georges deLa Trémoille or La Trimouille, Georges dezhôrzh də lä trāmoiˈyə or trēm&oomacr;ˈyə [key], c.1385–1446, favorite of King Charles VII of…Nordhoff, Charles
(Encyclopedia) Nordhoff, CharlesNordhoff, Charlesnôrdˈhŏf [key], 1830–1901, American journalist and author, b. Westphalia. In 1835 he emigrated with his family to Cincinnati. His service (1844–47) in…Charles IX, king of France
(Encyclopedia) Charles IX, 1550–74, king of France. He succeeded (1560) his brother Francis II under the regency of his mother, Catherine de' Medici. She retained her influence throughout his reign.…