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(Encyclopedia) Ems dispatch, 1870, communication between King William of Prussia (later German Emperor William I) and his premier, Otto von Bismarck. In June, 1870, the throne of Spain was offered to…Hapsburg, Otto von
(Encyclopedia) Hapsburg, Otto von, 1912–2011, Austrian archduke and former pretender to the Austro-Hungarian throne, son of Emperor Charles I and Empress Zita. After World War II began, he went to…Broch, Hermann
(Encyclopedia) Broch, HermannBroch, Hermannhĕrˈmän brôkh [key], 1886–1951, Austrian novelist. Broch is one of the masters of European modernism. Influenced by Immanuel Kant and Ludwig Wittgenstein,…Wigman, Mary
(Encyclopedia) Wigman, Mary, 1886–1973, German dancer, choreographer, and teacher. After studying with Rudolf von Laban, Wigman performed in Germany and opened her own school in Dresden (1920). She…Vattel, Emerich de
(Encyclopedia) Vattel, Emerich deVattel, Emerich deāˈmərĭkh də vätĕlˈ [key], 1714–67, Swiss philosopher and jurist. He served (1746–58) as Saxon minister at Bern and later in the cabinet of Augustus…Odd Man Out
ABCFriday 9:30–10:00 p.m.; canceledCast:Erik von Detten, Markie Post, Jessica Capshaw Fifteen-year-old South Beach teenager (von Detten) knows just about all there is to know about women —…Morris K. Udall 1998 Deaths
Morris K. UdallAge: 76 former Arizona congressman and candidate for the 1976 Democratic presidential nomination whose liberal voice was a presence in the House of Representatives for 30 years…George C. Wallace 1998 Deaths
George C. WallaceAge: 79 former governor of Alabama who campaigned for the presidency in 1968, 1972, 1976. His ardent support for segregation made him a controversial national figure.Died:…1960 Women's Olympic Swimming Medalists
Event Time 100m Free Dawn Fraser, AUS 1:01.2 OR Chris von Saltza, USA 1:02.8 Natalie Steward, GBR 1:03.1 400m Free Chris von Saltza, USA…Women Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Women who fought for peace Malala Yousafzai accepts her Nobel Prize Source: AP Photo/Matt DunhamWomen's History Month Nobel Winning Scientists Pulitzer Prize Winners in Literature…Trending
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