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Lowell, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Lowell, Robert (Robert Traill Spence Lowell 4th), 1917–77, American poet and translator, widely considered the preeminent American poet of the mid-20th cent., b. Boston, grad. Kenyon…Navigation Acts
(Encyclopedia) Navigation Acts, in English history, name given to certain parliamentary legislation, more properly called the British Acts of Trade. The acts were an outgrowth of mercantilism, and…Monck, George, 1st duke of Albemarle
(Encyclopedia) Monck or Monk, George, 1st duke of Albemarle, 1608–70, English soldier and politician. He took part (1625) in the disastrous expedition against Cádiz and fought against the Spanish in…Van Dyck, Sir Anthony
(Encyclopedia) Van Dyck or Vandyke, Sir AnthonyVan Dyck or Vandyke, Sir Anthonyboth: văn dīk [key], 1599–1641, Flemish portrait and religious painter and etcher, b. Antwerp. In 1618 he was received…Harry Hoopla
The good, the bad, and the fiery in Harry Potter news by Holly Hartman This article was posted on July 26, 2001. Click here for more Harry Potter news! Monster's Poll Which school…Brewer's: Tricolour
Flags or ribbons with three colours, assumed by nations or insurgents as symbols of political liberty. The present European tricolour ensigns are, for— Belgium, black, yellow, red,…Brewer's: Peeping Tom of Coventry
Leofric, Earl of Mercia and Lord of Coventry, imposed some very severe imposts on the people of Coventry, which his countess, Godiva, tried to get mitigated. The earl, thinking to silence…2009 Tony (Antoinette Perry) Awards
The Tony Awards, honoring distinguished achievement in Broadway theater, were presented on June 7, 2009.Play: God of Carnage Musical: Billy Elliot, The…2010 Academy Awards
The 2010 Academy Awards were presented on February 27, 2011, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture Black Swan The…2011 Academy Awards
2011 Academy Awards | Oscar winners and nomineesThe 2011 Academy Awards were presented on February 26, 2012, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar…Trending
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