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Widener, Harry Elkins

(Encyclopedia) Widener, Harry ElkinsWidener, Harry Elkinswīdˈnər [key], 1885–1912, American bibliophile, b. Philadelphia. He had the greatest Robert Louis Stevenson collection in existence. Widener…

Lauder, Sir Harry

(Encyclopedia) Lauder, Sir HarryLauder, Sir Harrylôˈdər [key], 1870–1950, Scottish baritone. His original name was MacLennan. Lauder was popular for his singing of ballads and comic songs, many of…

Bertoia, Harry

(Encyclopedia) Bertoia, HarryBertoia, Harrybĕrtoiˈyə [key], 1915–78, American sculptor and furniture designer, b. Italy. Bertoia emigrated to the United States in 1933 and joined Knoll International…

Blind Harry

(Encyclopedia) Blind Harry or Henry the Minstrel, fl. late 15th cent., supposed Scottish poet. He is considered the author of the patriotic epic, The Wallace, which celebrates the life of Sir William…

Lee, Henry

(Encyclopedia) Lee, Henry, 1756–1818, American Revolutionary soldier, known as Light-Horse Harry Lee, b. Prince William co., Va. He was a cousin of Arthur Lee, Francis L. Lee, Richard H. Lee, and…

The Frog-Prince

The Frog-Prince One fine evening a young princess put on her bonnet and clogs, and went out to take a walk by herself in a wood; and when she came to a cool spring of water, that rose in the…

Prince of Egypt

Directors: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner and Simon WellsWriter:Philip LaZebnikDreamWorks; PG; 93 minutesRelease:12/98Voices of:Sandra Bullock, Ralph Fiennes, Danny Glover, Jeff Goldblum, Val…

Brewer's: Prince

The Latin principes formed one of the great divisions of the Roman infantry; so called because they were originally the first to begin the fight. After the Hastati were instituted, this…

Prince Biography

Prince(Prince Rogers Nelson)musicianBorn: 6/7/1958Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota Influential musician whose music combines elements of rock, pop and funk. His music has an erotic grind and…