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David, Jacques-Louis

(Encyclopedia) David, Jacques-LouisDavid, Jacques-Louiszhäk-lwēˈ dävēdˈ [key], 1748–1825, French painter. David was the virtual art dictator of France for a generation. Extending beyond painting, his…

Merrill, James

(Encyclopedia) Merrill, James (James Ingram Merrill), 1926–95, American poet, b. New York City. Born into wealth as the son of Charles Merrill, he studied at Amherst College (grad. 1947) and was free…

David, city, Panama

(Encyclopedia) David David dävēdˈ [key], city, capital of Chiriquí prov., SW Panama. It is a regional…

Shephatiah

(Encyclopedia) ShephatiahShephatiahshĕfətīˈə [key], in the Bible. 1 One of David's mighty men. 2 Chief Simeonite under David. 3 Son of David. 4 Son of Jehoshaphat. 5 Prince in Jeremiah's time. 6…

Patinir, Joachim de

(Encyclopedia) Patinir, Patenier, or Patiner, Joachim dePatinir, Patenier, or Patiner, Joachim deall: yōˈäkhĭm də pätĭnērˈ [key], d. 1524, Flemish landscape and religious painter. He probably studied…

January 2009 Current Events: U.S. News

World News | Business/Science News Here are the key events in United States news for the month of January, 2009. Richardson Withdraws Nomination for secretary of commerce (Jan. 4): Governor Bill…

U.S. Constitution Primer

Balancing the rights of the federal government, the states, and individuals by Shmuel Ross U.S. Constitution Quizzes The Legislative Branch (Article I) The Excutive and Judicial Branches…

Remnick, David

writer, editorBirthplace: Hackensack, N.J.Born: 10/29/58

Soul, David

(David Solberg) actorBirthplace: ChicagoBorn: 8/28/43