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Busch, Wilhelm

(Encyclopedia) Busch, Wilhelm, 1832–1908, German cartoonist, painter, and poet. After studying at the academies of Antwerp, Düsseldorf, and Munich, he joined the staff of the Fliegende Blätter, to…

Benson, Arthur Christopher

(Encyclopedia) Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862–1925, English author; eldest son of Archbishop Benson. He was master at Eton (1885–1903) and at Magdalene College, Cambridge (1915–25). His works…

Santo Domingo, city, Dominican Republic

(Encyclopedia) Santo DomingoSanto Domingosänˈtō dōmēngˈgō [key], city (1993 pop. 1,609,966), S Dominican Republic, on the Caribbean Sea, at the mouth of the Ozama River. It is the country's capital,…

Cibber, Caius Gabriel

(Encyclopedia) Cibber or Cibert, Caius GabrielCibber or Cibert, Caius Gabrielboth: sĭbˈər [key], 1630–1700, Danish-English sculptor. Cibber was appointed carver to the king's closet for his services…

Wilson, John

(Encyclopedia) Wilson, John, pseud. Christopher North, 1785–1854, Scottish author. Among the first contributors to Blackwood's Magazine, he joined the staff in 1817 and quickly became one of its…

Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher Wallace) Biography

Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher Wallace)rapper Also known as Biggie Smalls, Wallace was one of the first East Coast rappers to embrace gangsta rap. He said his music helped him break away from…

Alfred Lord Tennyson: To Christopher North

To Christopher North You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher. When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the…

Christopher GIBSON, Congress, NY (1964)

GIBSON Christopher , a Representative from New York; born in Rockville Centre, Nassau County, N.Y., May 13, 1964; graduated from Ichabod Crane High School, Kinderhook, N.Y.; B.A., Siena College,…

Christopher JOHN, Congress, LA (1960)

JOHN Christopher , a Representative from Louisiana; born in Crowley, Acadia Parish, La., January 5, 1960; graduated from Notre Dame High School, Acadia Parish, La., 1978; B.A., Louisiana State…

Christopher MURPHY, Congress, CT (1973)

Senate Years of Service: 2013- Party: Democrat MURPHY Christopher , a Senator and a Representative from Connecticut; born in White Plains, Westchester County, N.Y., August 3, 1973; B.A., Williams…