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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…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: R
Selected Biographies A to Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+…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;…