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Lee, Robert Edward

(Encyclopedia) Lee, Robert Edward, 1807–70, general in chief of the Confederate armies in the American Civil War, b. Jan. 19, 1807, at Stratford, Westmoreland co., Va.; son of Henry (“Light-Horse…

AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS, 2005

Batting—M. Young, Texas.331Home runs—A. Rodriguez, New York48Runs batted in—D. Ortiz, Boston148Runs—A. Rodriguez, New York124Hits—M. Young, Texas221Stolen bases—C. Figgins, Los…

Mondavi, Robert Gerald

(Encyclopedia) Mondavi, Robert GeraldMondavi, Robert Geraldməndäˈvē [key], 1913–2008, American vintner who was in the forefront of establishing California as a major table-wine-producing region and…

Grosseteste, Robert

(Encyclopedia) Grosseteste, RobertGrosseteste, Robertgrōsˈtĕst [key], c.1175–1253, English prelate. Educated at Oxford and probably also at Paris, he became one of the most learned men of his time.…

Brownists

(Encyclopedia) Brownists: see Browne, Robert.

2001 Major League Baseball Preview

Will the Yankees win their fourth consecutive World Series title in 2001? by Michael Morrison   Texas Rangers' Alex Rodriguez watches the flight of a three-run home run he hit off…

Desnos, Robert

(Encyclopedia) Desnos, RobertDesnos, Robertrôbĕrˈ dĕsnôsˈ [key], 1900–1945, French poet. Among the best-known surrealist poets, he was one of the chief proponents of so-called automatic writing. He…