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Amalric II
(Encyclopedia) Amalric II or Amaury II, c.1155–1205, Latin king of Jerusalem (1197–1205) and Cyprus (1194–1205); brother and successor (in Cyprus) of Guy of Lusignan. His title to Jerusalem was…Alamo, the
(Encyclopedia) Alamo, theAlamo, theălˈəmōˌ [key] [Span.,=cottonwood], building in San Antonio, Tex., “the cradle of Texas liberty.” Built as a chapel after 1744, it is all that remains of the mission…Guy Rodgers 2001 Deaths
Guy RodgersAge: 65 four-time NBA All-Star guard and former Philadelphia Big Five star; led the NBA in assists twice and was a playmaker for two NBA greats: Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-…Ralph Waldo Emerson: Guy
GuyMortal mixed of middle clay, Attempered to the night and day, Interchangeable with things, Needs no amulets nor rings. Guy possessed the talisman That all things from him began; And as, of…Brewer's: Guy, Earl of Warwick
An Anglo-Danish hero of wonderful puissance. He was in love with fair Phelis or Felice, who refused to listen to his suit till he had distinguished himself by knightly deeds. First, he…Gunpowder Plot
(Encyclopedia) Gunpowder Plot, conspiracy to blow up the English Parliament and King James I on Nov. 5, 1605, the day set for the king to open Parliament. It was intended to be the beginning of a…Top States Visited by U.S. Tourists, 2004 and 2009
Find the states with the highest domestic travel receipts in 2004 and 2009. 2004 Rank Destination 2009 Rank…Cushman, Charlotte Saunders
(Encyclopedia) Cushman, Charlotte SaundersCushman, Charlotte Saundersk&oobreve;shˈmən [key], 1816–76, one of the first outstanding American actresses, b. Boston. Cushman turned from opera to…Cagney, James
(Encyclopedia) Cagney, James, 1899–1986, American movie actor, b. New York City. He worked on Broadway as an actor and dancer before appearing in films. He is best remembered as a brash, sadistic,…