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Michael WALSH, Congress, NY (1810-1859)

WALSH Michael , a Representative from New York; born in Youghal, near Cork, Ireland, May 4, 1810; completed preparatory studies; was graduated from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland; immigrated…

idealism

(Encyclopedia) idealism, the attitude that places special value on ideas and ideals as products of the mind, in comparison with the world as perceived through the senses. In art idealism is the…

Tilly, Johannes Tserklaes, count of

(Encyclopedia) Tilly, Johannes Tserklaes, count ofTilly, Johannes Tserklaes, count ofyōhänˈəs tsĕrkläsˈ tĭlˈē [key], 1559–1632, general in Bavarian and later imperial service during the Thirty Years…

Boston Marathon

(April 17, 2006)MenTimeRobert K. Cheruiyot, Kenya2:07:14Wheelchair—Ernst Van Dyk, South Africa1:25:29WomenTimeRita Jeptoo, Kenya2:23:38Wheelchair—Edith Hunkeler, Switzerland1:43:42Little…

Pola Negri

Pola Negri(Barbara Appolonia Chalupiec)actressBorn: 12/31/1894Birthplace: Lipno, Poland After tuberculosis cut short a promising ballet career, Pola Negri began acting, emigrating from her…

Pola Negri Biography

Pola Negri(Barbara Appolonia Chalupiec)actressBorn: 12/31/1894Birthplace: Lipno, Poland After tuberculosis cut short a promising ballet career, Pola Negri began acting, emigrating from her…

The Boston Marathon Fact Sheet

A guide to the world's most celebrated road race by Erin Teare Martin, Mike Morrison, and Catherine McNiff Shoes from the 2013 Boston Marathon Memorial Exhibit The Boston Marathon Virtual Tour…

Biographies: Notable Philosophers

Notable Philosophers René Descartes See also People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Philosophy Major Religions of the World Biographies by…

1960 Olympics Alpine Skiing

Men Event   Time Downhill Jean Vuarnet, FRA 2:06.0 Slalom Ernst Hinterseer, AUT 2:08.9 G.Slalom Roger Staub, SWI 1:48.3 Women Event   Time Downhill…