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Bessarion

(Encyclopedia) BessarionBessarionbĕsârˈēən [key], 1395?–1472, Byzantine humanist, cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He was a leading figure at the Council of Ferrara-Florence, which he attended…

West Hartford

(Encyclopedia) West Hartford, town (1990 pop. 60,110), Hartford co., central Conn., a suburb of Hartford; settled c.1679, inc. 1854. Industrial production, which comprises a geographically small part…

Biographies: Deaths of 2013

// Cite Deaths of 2013 See also 2012 Deaths 2011 Deaths 2010 Deaths More Deaths Related Links 2013 Current Events Biographies by Category Arts and Entertainment Business,…

Bonds, Barry Lamar

(Encyclopedia) Bonds, Barry Lamar, 1964–, American baseball player, b. Riverside, Calif. Bonds grew up surrounded by baseball; his father, Bobby Bonds, was a San Francisco Giants outfielder (1968–74…

The Geena Davis Show

ABCTuesday 9:30–10:00 p.m. Cast:Geena Davis, Peter Horton, John Foley, Makenzie Vega New York career woman Teddie (Geena Davis) experiences an abrupt lifestyle change when she moves in with…

Mark Warren HANNAFORD, Congress, CA (1925-1985)

HANNAFORD Mark Warren , a Representative from California; born in Woodrow, Lincoln County, Colo., February 7, 1925; attended public schools in Anderson, Ind.; B.A., Ball State University, Muncie,…

Mark Lindsey DE MOTTE, Congress, IN (1832-1908)

DE MOTTE Mark Lindsey , a Representative from Indiana; born in Rockville, Parke County, Ind., December 28, 1832; pursued preparatory studies; was graduated from the literary department of Indiana…

Mark Hill DUNNELL, Congress, MN (1823-1904)

DUNNELL Mark Hill , a Representative from Minnesota; born in Buxton, York County, Maine, July 2, 1823; completed preparatory studies, and was graduated from Waterville College (now Colby…

Guy Mark GILLETTE, Congress, IA (1879-1973)

Senate Years of Service: 1936-1945; 1949-1955 Party: Democrat; Democrat GILLETTE Guy Mark , a Representative and a Senator from Iowa; born in Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa, February 3, 1879;…

Ernest Mark POLLARD, Congress, NE (1869-1939)

POLLARD Ernest Mark , a Representative from Nebraska; born in Nehawka, Cass County, Nebr., April 15, 1869; attended the district school in Nehawka and was graduated from Nebraska State University…