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Dionne, Narcisse Eutrope

(Encyclopedia) Dionne, Narcisse EutropeDionne, Narcisse Eutropenärsēsˈ ötrôpˈ dyôn [key], 1848–1917, French Canadian historian. He was a prolific writer and produced biographies in French of Samuel…

Irene, Byzantine empress

(Encyclopedia) IreneIreneīrēˈnē [key], c.750–803, Byzantine empress (797–802). She served (780–90) as regent for her son, Constantine VI, and later was made (792) joint ruler. Devoted to the Orthodox…

Joliot-Curie

(Encyclopedia) Joliot-CurieJoliot-Curiezhôlyōˈ-kürēˈ [key], French scientists who were husband and wife. Frédéric Joliot-CurieFrédéric Joliot-Curiefrādārēkˈ [key], 1900–1958, formerly Frédéric Joliot…

Castle, Vernon, and Irene Foote

(Encyclopedia) Castle, Vernon (Vernon Castle Blythe) 1887–1918, and Irene Foote, 1893–1969, husband-and-wife dance team. Vernon Castle was an English dancer, who studied civil engineering before…

Dunne, Irene

actressBirthplace: Louisville, Ky.Born: 1898Died: 1990

Bordoni, Irene

actressBirthplace: Ajaccio, FranceBorn: 1895Died: 1953

Irene Papas

Irene Papas(Irene Lelekou)actressBorn: 3/9/1926Birthplace: Chiliomodion, Greece Papas began her career performing in variety shows and rose to stardom acting in Greek films. Her international…

Södergran, Edith Irene

(Encyclopedia) Södergran, Edith IreneSödergran, Edith Irenesöˈdərgrän [key], 1892–1923, Swedish poet, b. St. Petersburg, Russia. Södergran spent most of her adult life in poor health and in isolation…

Smoke Signals

Director:Chris EyreWriter:Sherman AlexieDirector of Photography:Brian CapenerEditor:Brian BerdanMusic:B.C. SmithProduction Designer:Charles ArmstrongProducers:Sherman Alexie, Roger Baerwold,…

Irene Reid Biography

actress and singerDied: January 12, 2008 (Bronx, New York) Best Known as: former jazz singer in Count Basie's band A singer, actress, and bandleader who…