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Beaufort, François de Vendôme, duc de
(Encyclopedia) Beaufort, François de Vendôme, duc deBeaufort, François de Vendôme, duc defräNswäˈ də väNdōmˈ dük də bōfôrˈ [key], 1616–69, French courtier and politician; grandson of King Henry IV of…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: R
Selected Biographies A to Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+…Brazilla Carroll REECE, Congress, TN (1889-1961)
REECE Brazilla Carroll , a Representative from Tennessee; born on a farm near Butler, Johnson County, Tenn., December 22, 1889; attended the public schools, Watauga Academy, Carson-Newman College…Louise Goff REECE, Congress, TN (1898-1970)
REECE Louise Goff , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Milwaukee, Wis., November 6, 1898; educated at Miss Treat's School, Milwaukee Downer Seminary, and Miss Spence's School, New York City…Jonas Reece EMRIE, Congress, OH (1812-1869)
EMRIE Jonas Reece , a Representative from Ohio; born in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, April 25, 1812; pursued preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice…Eris, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia) Eris, in astronomy, the largest known dwarf planet. Eris, whose highly eccentric elliptical orbit ranges from 38 AU to 97 AU and is inclined more than 44°, is the largest known object…Colette
(Encyclopedia) Colette (Sidonie Gabrielle Colette)Colettesēdōnēˈ gäbrēĕlˈ kōlĕtˈ [key], 1873–1954, French novelist. Colette achieved popularity with numerous novels, characterized by sensitive…Chanel, Coco
(Encyclopedia) Chanel, Coco (Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel)Chanel, Cocoshənĕlˈ [key], 1883–1971, French fashion designer b. Saumur. She established a millinery shop in Deauville in 1909, founded her first…Vendôme, César, duc de
(Encyclopedia) Vendôme, César, duc deVendôme, César, duc desāzärˈ dük də väNdōmˈ [key], 1594–1665, French general and politician; son of King Henry IV and his mistress Gabrielle d'Estrées.…10 Most Infamous Serial Killers in Texas
Top of Page Source: iStockThroughout history, Texas has been plagued with nefarious individuals who have slayed hundreds across the state. Here, we take a look at the worst of these wicked killers…