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Manning, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Manning, Robert: see Mannyng, Robert.Robert, Hubert
(Encyclopedia) Robert, HubertRobert, Hubertübârˈ rôbĕrˈ [key], 1733–1808, French painter and landscape architect. A follower of Piranesi and Pannini, Robert was known as a painter of idealized…Robert of Brunne
(Encyclopedia) Robert of Brunne: see Mannyng, Robert.cinéma vérité
(Encyclopedia) cinéma vérité, a style of filmmaking that attempts to convey candid realism. Often employing lightweight, hand-held cameras and sound equipment, it shows people in everyday situations…Bolcom, William
(Encyclopedia) Bolcom, William (William Elden Bolcom), 1938–, American composer, b. Seattle, Wash. He attended the Univ. of Washington (B.A., 1958) and studied composition at Mills College and…Caxton, William
(Encyclopedia) Caxton, William, c.1421–91, English printer, the first to print books in English. He served apprenticeship as a mercer and from 1463 to 1469 was at Bruges as governor of the Merchants…Coucy, Robert de
(Encyclopedia) Coucy, Robert deCoucy, Robert derōbĕrˈ də k&oomacr;sēˈ [key], d.1311, French architect, celebrated for his part in the building of Reims Cathedral, which he carried on as master of…Dudley, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Dudley, Robert: see Leicester, Robert Dudley, earl of.Carr, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Carr, Robert: see Somerset, Robert Carr, earl of.Peel, Sir Robert
(Encyclopedia) Peel, Sir Robert, 1788–1850, British statesman. The son of a rich cotton manufacturer, whose baronetcy he inherited in 1830, Peel entered Parliament as a Tory in 1809. He served (1812–…Trending
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