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Nicholas III, pope
(Encyclopedia) Nicholas III, d. 1280, pope (1277–80), a Roman named Giovanni Gaetano Orsini; successor of John XXI. As a cardinal he made a great reputation in diplomacy, and he was a close confidant…Delany, Martin Robinson
(Encyclopedia) Delany, Martin RobinsonDelany, Martin Robinsondəlāˈnē [key], 1812–85, American black leader, b. Charles Town, Va. (now in West Virginia). The son of free blacks, he attended a black…Colmar
(Encyclopedia) Colmar, Ger. Kolmar Colmar, both: kôlmärˈ [key], city, capital of Haut-Rhin…Wieland, Christoph Martin
(Encyclopedia) Wieland, Christoph MartinWieland, Christoph Martinkrĭsˈtôf märˈtĭn vēˈlänt [key], 1733–1813, German poet and novelist. His style, typical of the German rococo, is elegant, satiric, and…C. K. Steele Biography
C. K. Steele Charles KenzieCivil rights activistBorn: February 17, 1914Birthplace: Bluefield, W. Va. Steele decided he wanted to become a preacher at an early age. In 1938 he began…What You Need to Know About the Civil Rights Act
By Logan Chamberlain When people discuss the Civil Rights Act, they almost universally mean the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The first thing you need to know is that this is not the only important…Luther Cullen CARTER, Congress, NY (1805-1875)
CARTER Luther Cullen , a Representative from New York; born in Bethel, Maine, February 25, 1805; moved to New York City and engaged in mercantile pursuits; member of the Board of Education of New…Irvine Luther LENROOT, Congress, WI (1869-1949)
Senate Years of Service: 1918-1927 Party: Republican LENROOT Irvine Luther , a Representative and a Senator from Wisconsin; born in Superior, Wis., January 31, 1869; attended the common schools;…Henry Luther DICKEY, Congress, OH (1832-1910)
DICKEY Henry Luther , a Representative from Ohio; born in South Salem, Ross County, Ohio, October 29, 1832; moved with his parents to Washington Court House, Ohio, in 1836; moved to Greenfield,…Harry Luther GANDY, Congress, SD (1881-1957)
GANDY Harry Luther , a Representative from South Dakota; born in Churubusco, Whitley County, Ind., August 13, 1881; attended the public schools; was graduated from Tri-State College, Angola, Ind…Trending
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