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Ken, Thomas
(Encyclopedia) Ken, Thomas, 1637–1711, English prelate and hymn writer, prominent among the nonjuring bishops. He became chaplain to Charles II in 1680 and was nominated by that monarch to the…Eos
(Encyclopedia) EosEosēˈŏs [key], in Greek religion and mythology, goddess of dawn; daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia. Every morning she arose early and preceded her brother Helios into the…Sardanapalus
(Encyclopedia) SardanapalusSardanapalussärdənăpˈələs [key], in the Persica of Ctesias, an Assyrian monarch who lived in great luxury. He was besieged in Nineveh by the Medes for two years, at the end…Percy Bysshe Shelley: Ginevra
by Percy Bysshe Shelley Fragment: 'I Would Not Be a King'Evening: Ponte Al Mare, PisaGinevra Published by Mrs. Shelley, "Posthumous Poems", 1824, and dated 'Pisa, 1821.' Wild, pale, and…Percy Bysshe Shelley: 1.-Victoria
by Percy Bysshe Shelley Poems from St. Irvyne, or, the...Posthumous Fragments of Margar...1.-Victoria Another version of "The Triumph of Conscience" immediately preceding. 1. 'Twas dead…Vernon, Edward
(Encyclopedia) Vernon, Edward, 1684–1757, British admiral. He entered the navy in 1700 and rose steadily in rank. A member of Parliament from 1722, he opposed the government of Sir Robert Walpole and…Scève, Maurice
(Encyclopedia) Scève, MauriceScève, Mauricemōrēsˈ sĕv [key], c.1510–c.1564, French poet. While studying at Avignon he discovered the tomb of Laura, to whom Petrarch directed many of his sonnets.…February 2003 Disasters
Feb. 1, Tex.: The Columbia Space Shuttle, on its 28th mission, broke up as it reentered Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven crew members. They were: Rick D. Husband, William C. McCool,…August 2004 Disasters
Aug. 1, Asunción, Paraguay: Fire, caused by a gas leak, swept through a supermarket in a three-story shopping center, killing at least 400 people, many of whom were trapped inside because…chrysoberyl
(Encyclopedia) chrysoberylchrysoberylkrĭsˈəbĕrˌĭl [key] [Gr.,=golden beryl], a beryllium aluminate used as a gem. It has a vitreous luster and is transparent to translucent. The more valuable cat's-…Trending
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