Search

Search results

Displaying 11 - 20

Lagerfeld, Karl

(Encyclopedia) Lagerfeld, Karl, 1938–2019, German fashion designer, b. Hamburg as Karl Otto Lagerfeldt, immigrated with his family to Paris in 1952. He won a fashion award at 16, designed for…

Lawrence of Brindisi, Saint

(Encyclopedia) Lawrence of Brindisi, SaintLawrence of Brindisi, Saintbrēnˈdēzē [key], 1559–1619, Italian Capuchin priest, Doctor of the Church, b. Brindisi, kingdom of Naples, as Cesare De Rossi. He…

San Marino Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note San Marino Index: People and History Government Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-San Marino Relations PEOPLE AND HISTORYThe…

Trajan

(Encyclopedia) Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Trajanus)Trajantrāˈjən [key], c.a.d. 53–a.d. 117, Roman emperor (a.d. 98–a.d. 117). Born in Spain, he was the first non-Italian to become head of the empire.…

Gide, André

(Encyclopedia) Gide, AndréGide, AndréäNdrāˈ zhēd [key], 1869–1951, French writer. He established a reputation as an unconventional novelist with The Immoralist (1902, tr. 1930), a partly…

Pola Negri

Pola Negri(Barbara Appolonia Chalupiec)actressBorn: 12/31/1894Birthplace: Lipno, Poland After tuberculosis cut short a promising ballet career, Pola Negri began acting, emigrating from her…

Pola Negri Biography

Pola Negri(Barbara Appolonia Chalupiec)actressBorn: 12/31/1894Birthplace: Lipno, Poland After tuberculosis cut short a promising ballet career, Pola Negri began acting, emigrating from her…

Judd Rose 2000 Deaths

Judd RoseAge: 45 broadcast journalist who co-anchored CNN's NewsStand from 1998 through 1999. He worked as a reporter and correspondent for ABC for 16 years, contributing to Prime Time Live…

Tobin Rote 2000 Deaths

Tobin RoteAge: 72 Hall of Fame quarterback who became a star when he replaced Bobby Layne in 1957 and led the Detroit Lions to their last NFL championship; played for Green Bay from 1950-56;…