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Brel, Jacques
(Encyclopedia) Brel, Jacques, 1929–1978, Belgian singer and songwriter. His literate and theatrical songs made him one of the 20th cent.'s most influential French-language songwriters and performers…Brongniart, Alexandre
(Encyclopedia) Brongniart, AlexandreBrongniart, AlexandreälĕksäNˈdrə [key]Brongniart, Alexandre brôNyärˈ [key], 1770–1847, French geologist, mineralogist, and chemist. As director of the Sèvres…fashion
(Encyclopedia) fashion, in dress, the prevailing mode affecting modifications in costume. Styles in Asia have been characterized by freedom from change, and ancient Greek and Roman dress preserved…Giving Pledge Participants
The United States is home to roughly 40% of the world's billionaires. About 10% of America's richest citizens have committed to participate in the Giving Pledge and donate…G - I
Franz Xaver GabelsbergerJames GadsdenLyman Judson GageJames GalanosJohn Kenneth GalbraithFerdinando GalianiAlbert GallatinGeorge Horace GallupIsabella Stewart GardnerThomas Andrew GareyRobert…Bobigny
(Encyclopedia) Bobigny Bobigny bôbēnyēˈ [key], city, capital of Seine–Saint Denis dept., N central France…Franco-Prussian War
(Encyclopedia) Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, 1870–71, conflict between France and Prussia that signaled the rise of German military power and imperialism. It was provoked by Otto von…Rothermel, Peter Frederick
(Encyclopedia) Rothermel, Peter FrederickRothermel, Peter Frederickrŏᵺˈərmĕl [key], 1817–95, American painter, b. Nescopeck, Pa., studied in Paris. His noted historical works include a colossal…Maupeou, René Nicolas de
(Encyclopedia) Maupeou, René Nicolas deMaupeou, René Nicolas derənāˈ nēkôläˈ də mōp&oomacr;ˈ [key], 1714–92, chancellor of France (1768–74). He was president of the parlement of Paris before he…Marceau, Marcel
(Encyclopedia) Marceau, MarcelMarceau, Marcelmärsĕlˈ märsōˈ [key], 1923–2007, French mime, b. Strasbourg as Marcel Mangel. Marceau studied under Charles Dullin and master mime Étienne Decroux in…Trending
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