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Claude Shannon 2001 Deaths
Claude ShannonAge: 84 mathematician and computer scientist whose pioneering work with binary code helped to establish digital communications networks. Later in his career, Shannon…Andrea del Sarto
(Encyclopedia) Andrea del Sarto: see Sarto, Andrea del.Cronin, A. J.
(Encyclopedia) Cronin, A. J. (Archibald Joseph Cronin)Cronin, A. J.krōˈnĭn [key], 1896–1981, Scottish novelist. He gave up his prosperous London medical practice to devote himself to writing after…Shannon, Charles Haslewood
(Encyclopedia) Shannon, Charles Haslewood or Hazelwood, 1865–1937, English portrait and figure painter, etcher, and lithographer. He was an aesthete and lifelong companion of fellow artist Charles…Perino del Vaga
(Encyclopedia) Perino del VagaPerino del Vagapārēˈnō dĕl väˈgä [key] or Pierino del VagaPierino del Vagapyārēˈnō [key], 1500–1547, Italian mannerist painter, whose real name was Perino or Pierino…Brewer's: Bernardo del Carpio
One of the most favourite subjects of the Spanish minstrels; the other two being the Cid and Lara's seven infants. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Bernard's…Brewer's: Grotta del Cane
(Naples). The Dog's Cave, so called from the practice of sending dogs into it to show visitors how the carbonic acid gas near the floor of the cave kills them. Source: Dictionary of…Dolores Del Rio Biography
Dolores Del Rio(Lolita Dolores Martinez Asunsolo Lopez Negrette)actressBorn: 8/3/1905Birthplace: Durango, Mexico Screen actress who appeared in over 40 U.S.- and Mexican-produced films from the '20s…Benicio Del Toro Biography
Benicio Del ToroactorBorn: 2/19/1967Birthplace: Santurce, Puerto Rico Intense actor who has recently made the jump from intriguing supporting performances to more featured roles in Excess…Derg, Lough
(Encyclopedia) Derg, LoughDerg, Loughlŏkh dĕrg [key], in Ireland. 1 Expansion of the Shannon River, 23 mi (37 km) long and 1 to 5 mi (1.6–8 km) wide, W central Republic of Ireland. On the lake is the…Trending
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