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Rowlandson, Thomas

(Encyclopedia) Rowlandson, ThomasRowlandson, Thomasrōˈləndsən [key], 1756–1827, English caricaturist, b. London. He studied at the Royal Academy and in Paris, but his passion for gambling prevented…

Combe, William

(Encyclopedia) Combe, WilliamCombe, Williamk&oobreve;m, kōm [key], 1741–1823, English satirist and miscellaneous writer, b. Bristol. His writing was mainly hack work, issued anonymously to avoid…

Rizzio, David

(Encyclopedia) Rizzio, DavidRizzio, Davidrĭtˈsēō [key], 1533?–1566, favorite of Mary Queen of Scots. He was a Piedmontese musician (also called Riccio) who arrived (1561) in Scotland with the…

Mary Tudor

(Encyclopedia) Mary Tudor: see Mary I, Queen of England; Mary of England.

Mary Queen of Scots

(Encyclopedia) Mary Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart), 1542–87, only child of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise. Through her grandmother Margaret Tudor, Mary had the strongest claim to the throne of…

Wilson, Marie

actressBirthplace: Anaheim, Calif.Born: 1916Died: 1972

Frann, Mary

actressBirthplace: St. LouisBorn: 1943Died: 1998

Hart, Mary

(Mary Johanna Harum)hostBirthplace: Sioux Falls, S.D.Born: 11/8/50

Osmond, Marie

(Olive Marie)singer, actressBirthplace: Ogden, UtahBorn: 10/13/59