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Fico, Róbert
(Encyclopedia) Fico, RóbertFico, Róbertfēˈtsō [key], 1964–, Slovak political leader. A member of the Communist party (1987–90), its successor, the Party of the Democratic Left (1990–99), and then the…Feke, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Feke, RobertFeke, Robertfēk [key], c.1705–c.1750, early American portrait painter, b. Oyster Bay, N.Y. He practiced in Newport, R.I., New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston. He…science fiction
(Encyclopedia) science fiction, literary genre in which a background of science or pseudoscience is an integral part of the story. Although science fiction is a form of fantastic literature, many of…exploration
(Encyclopedia) exploration, travel to a part of the earth that is relatively unknown to the traveler's culture, historically often motivated by a desire for colonization, conquest, or trade. See also…Howard Henry BAKER, Congress, TN (1902-1964)
BAKER Howard Henry , a Representative from Tennessee; born in Somerset, Pulaski County, Ky., January 12, 1902; moved with his parents to Huntsville, Scott County, Tenn.; attended the public…Irene Bailey BAKER, Congress, TN (1901-1994)
BAKER Irene Bailey , a Representative from Tennessee; born Edith Irene Bailey, November 17, 1901, in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tenn., attended the public schools of Sevierville and Maryville;…Joshua Frederick Cockey TALBOTT, Congress, MD (1843-1918)
TALBOTT Joshua Frederick Cockey , a Representative from Maryland; born near Lutherville, Baltimore County, Md., July 29, 1843; attended the public schools; began the study of law in 1862; joined…David Gardiner TYLER, Congress, VA (1846-1927)
TYLER David Gardiner , a Representative from Virginia; born in East Hampton, Long Island, N.Y., July 12, 1846; completed preparatory studies in a private school in Charles City County, Va., and…James Preston KEM, Congress, MO (1890-1965)
Senate Years of Service: 1947-1953 Party: Republican KEM James Preston , a Senator from Missouri; born in Macon, Mo., April 2, 1890; attended Blees Military Academy; graduated from the…Estienne
(Encyclopedia) Estienne,&sp;ÉtienneEstienne,both: ātyĕnˈ [key], or, Latinized, StephanusEstienne,stĕfˈənəs [key], family of Parisian and Genevan printers of the 16th and 17th cent., distinguished…Trending
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