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Clement DOWD, Congress, NC (1832-1898)
DOWD Clement , a Representative from North Carolina; born at Richland Creek, near Carthage, Moore County, N.C., August 27, 1832; attended the common schools; was graduated from the University of…Eastern Conference National Basketball Association Arenas
Location Built Capacity Atlanta Hawks Philips Arena Atlanta, Ga. 1999 19,445 Boston Celtics FleetCenter Boston, Mass. 1995 18,624 Charlotte Bobcats…George IV, king of Great Britain and Ireland
(Encyclopedia) George IV, 1762–1830, king of Great Britain and Ireland (1820–30), eldest son and successor of George III. In 1785 he married Maria Anne Fitzherbert, a Roman Catholic. The marriage was…Maximilian, 1832–67, emperor of Mexico
(Encyclopedia) Maximilian, 1832–67, emperor of Mexico (1864–67). As the Austrian archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, he was denied a share in the imperial government by his reactionary brother, Emperor…Mabinogion
(Encyclopedia) MabinogionMabinogionmăbĭnōˈgēən [key], title given to a collection of medieval Welsh stories. Scholars differ as to the meaning of the word mabinogion: some think it to be the plural…Ponce de León, Juan
(Encyclopedia) Ponce de León, JuanPonce de León, Juanpŏns də lēˈŏn, Span. hwän pōnˈthā dā lāōnˈ [key], c.1460–1521, Spanish explorer, first Westerner to reach Florida. He served against the Moors of…Bobby Phills 2000 Deaths
Bobby PhillsAge: 30 Charlotte Hornets shooting guard/small forward recognized as the team's leader and best defender on the court as well as an active volunteer off it; drafted and released…James Wood BOULDIN, Congress, VA (1792-1854)
BOULDIN James Wood , a Representative from Virginia; born in Charlotte County, Va., in 1792; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar April 12, 1813, and commenced…Greene Washington CALDWELL, Congress, NC (1806-1864)
CALDWELL Greene Washington , a Representative from North Carolina; born in Belmont, Gaston County, N.C., April 13, 1806; pursued academic studies; was graduated from the medical department of the…John M. C. SMITH, Congress, MI (1853-1923)
SMITH John M. C. , a Representative from Michigan; born in Belfast, Ireland, February 6, 1853; immigrated to the United States in 1855 with his parents, who settled near Plymouth, Ohio; attended…Trending
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