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Gordy, Berry, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Gordy, Berry, Jr., 1929–, African-American music-industry executive, b. Detroit. After stints in the army and as a professional boxer,…Nattier, Jean-Marc
(Encyclopedia) Nattier, Jean-MarcNattier, Jean-MarczhäN-märk nätyāˈ [key], 1685–1766, French painter; son of the painter Marc Nattier and the miniaturist Marie Courtois. His early works include…Diana, Princess of Wales 1997 Deaths
Diana, Princess of WalesBritain's goodwill ambassador Diana captivated the world with her natural poise and charm. For years she battled the tabloid press and the intrusive paparazzi that…Diana Golden Brosnihan 2001 Deaths
Diana Golden BrosnihanAge: 38 the first disabled skier inducted into the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame (1997); won 19 U.S. disabled championships before retiring after the 1990 season; lost…Diana DeGETTE, Congress, CO (1957)
DeGETTE Diana , a Representative from Colorado; born in Tachikawa, Japan, July 29, 1957; graduated from South High School, Denver, Colo., 1975; B.A., Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colo., 1979…Warner, Olin Levi
(Encyclopedia) Warner, Olin Levi, 1844–96, American sculptor, b. Suffield, Conn. He studied art in Paris, working for a time as an assistant to J.-B. Carpeaux. He served in the Franco-Prussian War (…Bordone, Paris
(Encyclopedia) Bordone, ParisBordone, Parispäˈrēs bōrdôˈnā [key], 1500–1571, Venetian painter of the Renaissance; pupil of Titian. Skillful in his use of color, he was particularly interested in…Pelli, César
(Encyclopedia) Pelli, César, 1926–2019, American architect, b. Tucumán, Argentina. Pelli graduated (1949) from the Univ. of Tucumán, immigrated (1952) to the United States, and subsequently attended…James Milton RIGGS, Congress, IL (1839-1933)
RIGGS James Milton , a Representative from Illinois; born on a farm near Winchester, Scott County, Ill., April 17, 1839; attended the common schools and Eureka (Ill.) College in 1862 and 1863;…Jetur Rose RIGGS, Congress, NJ (1809-1869)
RIGGS Jetur Rose , a Representative from New Jersey; born near Drakesville (now Ledgewood), Morris County, N.J., June 20, 1809; received an academic education; was graduated from the New York…Trending
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