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Morton, John, English prelate and statesman
(Encyclopedia) Morton, John, 1420?–1500, English prelate and statesman, archbishop of Canterbury (1486–1500). He studied law at Oxford and practiced in the London ecclesiastical courts. A supporter…Voigt, Deborah Joy
(Encyclopedia) Voigt, Deborah JoyVoigt, Deborah Joyvoit [key], 1960–, American dramatic soprano, b. Des Plaines, Ill., grad. California Staate Univ., Fullerton (1978). She is particularly known for…Tyrconnel, Richard Talbot, duke and earl of
(Encyclopedia) Tyrconnel, Richard Talbot, duke and earl ofTyrconnel, Richard Talbot, duke and earl oftôlˈbət, tərkŏnˈəl [key], 1630–91, Irish Jacobite. He escaped from Ireland after Oliver Cromwell's…1956 Men's Olympic Track & Field Medalists
Event Time 100m Bobby Morrow, USA 10.5 Thane Baker, USA 10.5 Hector Hogan, AUS 10.6 200m Bobby Morrow, USA 20.6 OR Andrew…Jennys
(Encyclopedia) Jennys, family of American painters, fl. 1770–1810. Little is known of the Jennys family. William Jennys and his son Richard painted portraits in Massachusetts and Connecticut. These…Engleheart, George
(Encyclopedia) Engleheart, George, 1752–1829, English miniature painter. He studied with Sir Joshua Reynolds and made copies in miniature of Reynolds's paintings. Court miniaturist under George III,…Trench, Richard Chenevix
(Encyclopedia) Trench, Richard Chenevix, 1807–86, Irish clergyman and author, b. Dublin. He was dean of Westminster, 1856–63, and Protestant archbishop of Dublin, 1863–84. His many theological…Nash, Beau
(Encyclopedia) Nash, Beau (Richard Nash), 1674–1761, Englishman of fashion. As master of ceremonies at Bath he was the recognized leader of society. He maintained his luxurious mode of living by…Henry II, king of England
(Encyclopedia) Henry II, 1133–89, king of England (1154–89), son of Matilda, queen of England, and Geoffrey IV, count of Anjou. He was the founder of the Angevin, or Plantagenet, line in England and…1960 Winter Olympics
Squaw Valley Top 10 Standings Leading Medal Winners Alpine Skiing Biathlon Figure Skating Ice Hockey Nordic Skiing Speed Skating The first Winter Olympics in…Trending
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