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(Encyclopedia) Bitola Bitola bēˈtôlə [key], formerly Monastir, city, S North Macedonia. It is a…Stella, Joseph
(Encyclopedia) Stella, Joseph, 1877–1946, American painter, b. Italy, emigrated to the United States in 1896. He studied at the Art Students League of New York City with William Chase and later in…Bawendi, Moungi
(Encyclopedia) Moungi Bawendi, 1961–, b. Paris, France, American-Tunisian-French chemist, studied at Harvard University (B.A., 1982; M.A.1983) and the…Westmorland, Charles Neville, 6th earl of
(Encyclopedia) Westmorland, Charles Neville, 6th earl ofWestmorland, Charles Neville, 6th earl ofnĕvˈĭl, wĕstˈmərlənd [key], 1543–1601, English nobleman. A Roman Catholic by birth and connected with…Bowditch, Nathaniel
(Encyclopedia) Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773–1838, American navigator and mathematician, b. Salem, Mass. He had no formal schooling after the age of 10. In 1795 he went to sea, and on five long voyages…Biographies: Notable Chess Players
Notable Chess Players Gary Kasparov See also Deep Blue, Chess Computer The Turk Wolfgang von Kempelen People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Biographies…December 2011 Current Events: World News
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What to expect at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games Sochi Seaport Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia: Ancient…Malmberg, Aino
(Encyclopedia) Malmberg, AinoMalmberg, Ainoīˈnō mälmˈbĕrˌyə [key], 1866–1933, Finnish patriot and feminist, grad. Univ. of Helsinki, 1887, in the first class to include women students. She was active…Leo V, Byzantine emperor
(Encyclopedia) Leo V (Leo the Armenian), d. 820, Byzantine emperor (813–20), successor of Michael I. A former general, Leo successfully defended (813) Constantinople against the Bulgars and concluded…Trending
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