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Federmann, Nikolaus

(Encyclopedia) Federmann, NikolausFedermann, Nikolausnēˈkōlous fāˈdərmän [key], 1501–42, German adventurer in Venezuela and Colombia. In the service of the Welser brothers, Augsburg bankers to whom…

1996 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards

Best PictureSecrets and LiesBest ActorGeoffrey Rush, ShineBest ActressBrenda Blethyn, Secrets and Lies Best Supporting ActorEdward Norton, The People vs. Larry Flynt, Everyone Says I Love You…

Dundee, Angelo

(Encyclopedia) Dundee, Angelo, 1921–2012, American boxing trainer, most famous for his work with Muhammad Ali, b. Philadelphia as Angelo Mirena, Jr. After serving in World War II he moved to New York…

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…

Barthelme, Donald

(Encyclopedia) Barthelme, DonaldBarthelme, Donaldbärtˈəlmē [key], 1931–89, American writer, b. Philadelphia. The son of an architect, he grew up in Texas, moved (1962) to New York City, worked as a…

Churriguera, José Benito

(Encyclopedia) Churriguera, José BenitoChurriguera, José Benitohōsāˈ bānēˈtō ch&oomacr;r-rēgāˈrä [key], 1665–1725, Spanish architect and sculptor. A native of Madrid, he won fame for his design (…

Courland

(Encyclopedia) Courland or KurlandCourlandboth: kûrˈlănd, Ger. k&oomacr;rˈlänt [key], Latvian Kurzeme, historic region and former duchy, in Latvia, between the Baltic Sea and the Western Dvina…