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Matilda, countess of Tuscany
(Encyclopedia) Matilda, 1046–1115, countess of Tuscany, called the Great Countess; supporter of Pope Gregory VII in the papal conflict with the Holy Roman emperors. Ruling over Tuscany and parts of…Delorme, Philibert
(Encyclopedia) Delorme or de l'Orme, PhilibertDelorme or de l'Orme, Philibertfēlēbĕrˈ [key], c.1510–1570, French architect. Delorme was one of the greatest architects of the Renaissance in France,…Holy Roman Empire: Emperors
Charlemagne (Charles I), emperor of the West (800–814), Carolingian king of the Franks (768–814)Charles II, emperor of the West (875–77) and king of the West Franks (843–77)Otto I, Holy…Edel, Leon
(Encyclopedia) Edel, Leon (Joseph Leon Edel)Edel, Leonĕdˈəl, āˈdəl [key], 1907–97, American literary scholar and biographer, b. Pittsburgh, Pa. A professor at New York Univ. (1953–72) and the Univ.…Pearse, Patrick Henry
(Encyclopedia) Pearse, Patrick HenryPearse, Patrick Henrypērs [key], 1879–1916, Irish educator and patriot. He was educated for the law but early in his career made himself part of the Gaelic…Ireton, Henry
(Encyclopedia) Ireton, HenryIreton, Henryīˈərtən [key], 1611–51, English parliamentary general; son-in-law of Oliver Cromwell. He held various commands in the parliamentary army during the first…Candide: Conclusion
What Manner Candide Found Mis... Conclusion Candide had, in truth, no great inclination to marry Miss Cunegund; but the extreme impertinence of the Baron determined him to conclude…Northampton, city, England
(Encyclopedia) Northampton, city (1991 pop. 154,172) and district, Northamptonshire, central England, on the Nene River. The city of Northampton is the county seat. Shoemaking has long been the chief…Holiday Movie Preview, 2000 - Part 3
What Women Want, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and All the Pretty Horses by Beth Rowen What Women Want Opens December 15 Prerelease buzz has blockbuster written all over this film…Cantacuzene
(Encyclopedia) CantacuzeneCantacuzenekănˌtəky&oomacr;zēnˈ [key] or CantacuzinoCantacuzinokänˈtäk&oomacr;zēˈnô [key], noble Romanian family of Greek origin, tracing its descent from the…Trending
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