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Lionel Allen SHELDON, Congress, LA (1828-1917)
SHELDON Lionel Allen , a Representative from Louisiana; born in Worcester, Otsego County, N.Y., August 30, 1828; moved with his parents to Lagrange, Ohio; attended the district school and Oberlin…Brassaï
(Encyclopedia) BrassaïBrassaïbräsīˈ [key], 1899–1984, French photographer, b. Brassó, Hungary (now Braşov, Romania), as Gyula Halász. Particularly known for his nightime photographs of Paris, he…1982 Grammy Awards
Record of the Year“Rosanna,” TotoAlbum of the YearToto IV, Toto (Columbia)Song of the Year“Always on My Mind,” Johnny Christopher, Mark James and Wayne Carson, songwritersBest New ArtistMen…The Coronation of King Charles III
Top of Page Every coronation marks the beginning of a new era for any country, and the coronation of King Charles III in May 2023 is no exception. Changes in England and Buckingham Palace have been…Biographies: Notable Blues, R&B, Pop, and Rock Singers and Bands
Notable Blues, R&B, Pop, and Rock Singers and Bands Bob Dylan See also African-American Musicians African-American Visual and Performing Artists Asian American…Chirac, Jacques René
(Encyclopedia) Chirac, Jacques RenéChirac, Jacques Renézhäk rənāˈ shēräkˈ [key], 1932–2019, French political leader, president of France (1995–2007), b. Paris. He attended the National School of…Raffarin, Jean-Pierre
(Encyclopedia) Raffarin, Jean-PierreRaffarin, Jean-PierrezhäN-pyĕr räfärăNˈ [key], 1948–, French politician. From a political family, he began his career in business and served as a spokesman for a…Fabius, Laurent
(Encyclopedia) Fabius, LaurentFabius, LaurentlôräNˈ fäbyüsˈ [key], 1946– French politician. After graduating from the École National d'Administration, he became an auditor at the Council of State and…York, house of
(Encyclopedia) York, house of, royal house of England, deriving its name from the creation of Edmund of Langley, fifth son of Edward III, as duke of York in 1385. The claims to the throne of Edmund's…Rothschild, Nathan Meyer
(Encyclopedia) Rothschild, Nathan Meyer, 1777–1836, British banker, b. Frankfurt, Germany; of the famous Rothschild family. He went to England in 1797, was naturalized in 1804, and opened a business…Trending
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