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Blues Traveler Biography
Blues Travelerblues/rock band Lead singer John Popper almost had no choice but to embark upon a music career after his parents had enrolled him in music lessons for one instrument after…Brewer's: Ferrau
(in Orlando Furioso). Ferraute, Ferracute, or Ferragus, a Saracen, son of Lanfusa. He dropped his helmet in the river, and vowed he would never wear another till he had won that worn by…Cawein, Madison
Cawein, Madison[1865-1914](3)Born at Louisville, Kentucky, March 23, 1865. Educated in the public schools of that city. He began writing very early and published his first book of verse, "…Brewer's: Durandana
or Durindana. Orlando's sword, given him by his cousin Malagigi. It once belonged to Hector, and was made by the fairies. It could cleave the Pyrenees at a blow. N. B.—In French romance…Brewer's: Angelica's Draught
something which completely changes affection. The tale is that Angelica was passionately in love with Rinaldo, who hated her, whereas Orlando, whom she hated, actually adored her shadow.…Brewer's: Olympia
(in Orlando Furioso). Countess of Holland, and wife of Bireno. Cymosco of Friza wanted to force her to marry his son Arbantes, but Arbantes was slaiu. This aroused the fury of Cymosco, who…Melquiades Rafael Martinez Biography
Melquiades Rafael MartinezGeorge W. Bush's first secretary for Housing and Urban Development Born: 10/23/1946Birthplace: Sagua La Grande, Cuba Cuban-born Martinez came to the United States…Brewer's: Astolpho
(in Orlando Furioso). An English duke (son of Otho), who joined Charlemagne against the Saracens. He was carried on the back of a whale to Alcina's isle; but when Alcina tired of him, she…Brewer's: Rinaldo
(in Jerusalem Delivered). The Achilles of the Christian army. “He despises gold and power, but craves renown” (bk. i.). He was the son of Bertoldo and Sophia, and nephew of Guelpho, but…Irving Langmuir
Irving Langmuir Born: 1881Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y. Incandescent electric lamp—Langmuir's major inventions were the high-vacuum electron tube and the gas-filled incandescent lamp. He also…Trending
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