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February Revolution, in French history
(Encyclopedia) February Revolution, 1848, French revolution that overthrew the monarchy of Louis Philippe and established the Second Republic. General dissatisfaction resulted partly from the king's…Paris, Louis Philippe Albert d'Orléans, comte de
(Encyclopedia) Paris, Louis Philippe Albert d'Orléans, comte de: see Orléans, family.Spanish Succession, War of the
(Encyclopedia) Spanish Succession, War of the, 1701–14, last of the general European wars caused by the efforts of King Louis XIV to extend French power. The conflict in America corresponding to the…Edwardsville
(Encyclopedia) Edwardsville, city (2020 pop. 26,808), seat of Madison co., SW Ill.; inc. 1819. It is mainly residential, with many citizens commuting…Elizabeth, sister of King Louis XVI of France
(Encyclopedia) Elizabeth, 1764–94, sister of King Louis XVI of France, known as Madame Elizabeth. Deeply loyal to her brother, she remained in France during the French Revolution, suffered…Marciano, Rocky
(Encyclopedia) Marciano, RockyMarciano, Rockymärsēäˈnō [key], 1924–69, American boxer, b. Brockton, Mass. His real name was Rocco Francis Marchegiano. Failing to become a professional baseball player…Heilbroner, Robert Louis
(Encyclopedia) Heilbroner, Robert LouisHeilbroner, Robert Louishīlˈbrōˌnər [key], 1919–2005, American economist, b. New York City, grad. Harvard, 1940, Ph.D., New School for Social Research, 1963. A…Lafosse, Charles de
(Encyclopedia) Lafosse or La Fosse, Charles deLafosse or La Fosse, Charles deshärl də lä fôs [key], 1636–1716, French painter. A pupil of Le Brun, he was more influenced by Veronese and Correggio,…Lacaille, Nicolas Louis de
(Encyclopedia) Lacaille, Nicolas Louis deLacaille, Nicolas Louis denēkôläˈ lwē də läkäˈyə [key], 1713–62, French astronomer. As a result of his success in making meridional measurements in France…Eilshemius, Louis Michel
(Encyclopedia) Eilshemius, Louis MichelEilshemius, Louis Michelīlshēˈmēəs [key], 1864–1941, American painter, b. near Newark, N.J. The son of a wealthy Dutch importer, he spent much of his youth…Trending
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