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Elgar, Sir Edward William
(Encyclopedia) Elgar, Sir Edward WilliamElgar, Sir Edward Williamĕlˈgär [key], 1857–1934, English composer. He received his training from his father, who was an organist, music seller, and amateur…Third Parties
Learn about the history of third party participation in U.S. elections. Sources: Ralph Nader: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin; Eugene Debs: AP Photo; Victoria Woodhull: WikiCommons; Theodore…Peel, Sir Robert
(Encyclopedia) Peel, Sir Robert, 1788–1850, British statesman. The son of a rich cotton manufacturer, whose baronetcy he inherited in 1830, Peel entered Parliament as a Tory in 1809. He served (1812–…Nunavut
(Encyclopedia) NunavutNunavutn&oomacr;ˈnəv&oomacr;tˌ [key] [Inuktituk,=our land], territory (2001 pop. 26,745), 772,260 sq mi (2,000,671 sq km), NE Canada. The capital and largest town is…Queen Elizabeth Celebrates Golden Jubilee
50 years on the throne remembered by David Johnson British Monarchs Who Ruled for at Least 50 Years Ruler: Date of Reign: Henry III 1216–1272 Edward…British Royalty - Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Lady Diana
Find everything you need and want to know about the British Royal Family, past and present. Read biographies and find information about royal weddings — and royal scandals. Royal…Hong Kong
(Encyclopedia) CE5 Hong KongHong Konghŏng kŏng [key], Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2015 est. pop. 7,246,000), land area 422 sq mi (1…Stanley Cup Winners
Emblematic of World Professional Championship; NHL Championship after 19671893Montreal A.A.A.1894 Montreal A.A.A.1895 Montreal Victorias1896 (Feb.) Winnipeg Victorias1896 (Dec.) Montreal…Ferdinand, king of Romania
(Encyclopedia) Ferdinand, 1865–1927, king of Romania (1914–27), nephew of Carol I. The second son of the Prussian prince, Leopold of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, he was designated successor to the…Victorian style
(Encyclopedia) Victorian style, in British and American architecture, an eclectic mode based on the revival of older styles, often in new combinations. Although the style is named after the reign (…Trending
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