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(Encyclopedia) flamenco, Spanish music and dance typical of the Romani (Gypsy), or gitano. Flamenco dancing is characterized by colorful costumes, intense and erotic movements, stamping of the feet (…Comonfort, Ignacio
(Encyclopedia) Comonfort, IgnacioComonfort, Ignacioēgnäˈsyō kōmōnfôrtˈ [key], 1812–63, Mexican general and president (1855–58). He was one of the leaders in the Revolution of Ayutla, which in 1855…Gil Robles, José María
(Encyclopedia) Gil Robles, José MaríaGil Robles, José Maríahōsāˈ märēˈä hēl rōˈblās [key], 1898–1980, Spanish politician. In 1931, after the proclamation of the Second Republic, he became leader of…Vermigli, Pietro Martire
(Encyclopedia) Vermigli, Pietro MartireVermigli, Pietro Martirepyĕˈtrō märtēˈrā vārmēˈlyē [key], 1500–1562, Italian Protestant reformer, also known as Peter Martyr. He joined the Augustinian canons…Major Bouts, 2001–02: Lightweights (135 lbs)
DateWinnerLoserResultTitleSiteJan. 5Leonard DorinRaul BalbiWs 12WBASan Antonio, TexasJan. 5Artur GrigorianRocky MartinezTKO 8—Magdeburg, GermanyJan. 25Jose Luis Castillo*Juan Angel MaciasTKO…Brewer's: Haidee
(2 syl.). A beautiful Greek girl, who found Don Juan when he was cast ashore, and restored him to animation. “Her hair was auburn, and her eyes were black as death.” Her mother, a Moorish…Nine Queens
Director/Writer: Fabian Bielinsky Release: 4/02 Cast: Ricardo Darin, Gaston Pauls, Leticia Bredice Nine Queens is delightful sleight-of-hand filmmaking from Argentina. Like…Tulio LARRINAGA, Congress, PR (1847-1917)
LARRÍNAGA Tulio , a Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico; born in Trujillo Alto, P.R., January 15, 1847; attended the Seminario Consiliar of San Ildefonso at San Juan, P.R.; studied civil…Antonio FERNÓS-ISERN, Congress, PR (1895-1974)
FERNÓS-ISERN Antonio , a Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico; born in San Lorenzo, P.R., May 10, 1895; attended elementary and high schools in Puerto Rico and Pennsylvania State Normal School,…Biographies: Notable Explorers
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