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Hemings, Sally

(Encyclopedia) Hemings, Sally, 1773–1835, African-American slave owned by Thomas Jefferson, b. Charles City co., Va.; her original name was probably Sarah. Her father was John Wayles, Jefferson's…

The Queen Bee

The Queen Bee Two kings' sons once upon a time went into the world to seek their fortunes; but they soon fell into a wasteful foolish way of living, so that they could not return home again.…

Queen Victoria

Once England's longest-ruling monarch Related Links The Victorian Era in Literature British Royal Family Tree How To Get Your Own Royal Title Kingdoms and Monarchs of the World…

The Queen Mary

The only surviving major pre-war transatlantic ocean liner in existence by Mike Morrison The Queen Mary is the only surviving major pre-war transatlantic ocean liner still in…

Nine Queens

Director/Writer: Fabian Bielinsky Release: 4/02 Cast: Ricardo Darin, Gaston Pauls, Leticia Bredice Nine Queens is delightful sleight-of-hand filmmaking from Argentina. Like…

Queen of the Damned

Director:Michael RymerWriters:Scott Abbott and Michael PetroniWarner Bros.; R; 105 minutesRelease:2/02Cast:Stuart Townsend, Aaliyah, Marguerite Moreau Imagine if Marilyn Manson got up on…

The King of Queens

CBSMonday 8:30–9:00 p.m.Cast:Kevin James, Leah Remini, Jerry Stiller and Lisa Rieffel Just when he thinks he has everything — his wife (Remini) buys him a 70-inch television set for his…

Victoria, queen of Great Britain and Ireland

(Encyclopedia) Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria)Victoriaălˌĭgzăndrēˈnə [key], 1819–1901, queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1837–1901) and empress of India (1876–1901). She was the daughter of Edward…

steamship

(Encyclopedia) steamship, watercraft propelled by a steam engine or a steam turbine. Despite such innovations as turbo-electric drive, which converts steam energy into rotational power for…