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Alexander III, czar of Russia
(Encyclopedia) Alexander III, 1845–94, czar of Russia (1881–94), son and successor of Alexander II. Factors that contributed to Alexander's reactionary policies included his father's assassination,…Clark, Ramsey
(Encyclopedia) Clark, William Ramsey, 1927–2021, attorney general of the United States (1967–69), b. Dallas, Tex., Univ. of Texas-Austin (BA, 1949),…classic revival
(Encyclopedia) classic revival, widely diffused phase of taste (known as neoclassic) which influenced architecture and the arts in Europe and the United States during the last years of the 18th and…Stolypin, Piotr Arkadevich
(Encyclopedia) Stolypin, Piotr ArkadevichStolypin, Piotr Arkadevichpyôˈtər ərkäˈdyĭvĭch stəlĭˈpĭn [key], 1862–1911, Russian premier and minister of the interior (1906–11) for Czar Nicholas II. He…rococo, in architecture
(Encyclopedia) rococorococorəkōˈkō, rō– [key], style in architecture, especially in interiors and the decorative arts, which originated in France and was widely used in Europe in the 18th cent. The…Doc Cheatham 1997 Deaths
Doc Cheatham jazz trumpeter Though Cheatham didn't enjoy fame until he was in his 70s, he is remembered as one of jazz's best-known figures. He was a sideman in several big bands in the…Jimmy Smith
Angel Eyes: Ballads and Slow Jams Verve Aside from marking Smith's return to the recording studio, the influential organist's latest album brings together some of contemporary jazz's brightest…Silas STOW, Congress, NY (1773-1827)
STOW Silas , a Representative from New York; born in Middlefield, Middlesex County, Conn., December 21, 1773; attended the common schools; studied law, but never practiced; moved to Lowville,…Rosters
Selections for the 1998 United States team were determined by a special Solheim Cup points ranking system based on wins and top-10 finishes over the past two years. The top 10 players were…Biographies: Notable Philanthropists
Notable Philanthropists Andrew Carnegie See also Activists and Reformers People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Charitable Contributions by Type of…Trending
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