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Mintoff, Dominic
(Encyclopedia) Mintoff, Dominic, 1916–2012, Maltese political leader, prime minister of Malta (1955–58, 1971–84). An architect and engineer, he was educated at the Univ. of Malta and Oxford. He…Chávez, Carlos
(Encyclopedia) Chávez, CarlosChávez, Carloskärˈlōs shäˈvās [key], 1899–1975, Mexican composer and conductor. In 1928, Chávez established the Symphony Orchestra of Mexico, which he conducted until…Kanaris, Constantine
(Encyclopedia) Kanaris, ConstantineKanaris, Constantinekänäˈrĭs [key], 1790–1877, Greek patriot, admiral, and politician. He distinguished himself in the Greek War of Independence, notably at Tenedos…Björnsson, Sveinn
(Encyclopedia) Björnsson, SveinnBjörnsson, Sveinnsvān byörnˈsôn [key], 1881–1952, Icelandic diplomat and political leader, first president of Iceland (1944–52). A distinguished lawyer, he was elected…Daddah, Moktar Ould
(Encyclopedia) Daddah, Moktar OuldDaddah, Moktar Ouldm&oobreve;khˈtär &oomacr;ld dädˈdä [key], 1924–2003, president of Mauritania (1961–78). He became premier when Mauritania joined the…Major Military Operations Since World War II
Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesThe global spread of the First and Second World Wars made them the two most notable events of the 20th century. But they were far from the only major conflicts. Large…Native American Tribes in Texas
Source: iStockIndigenous peoples exist throughout the world, from South America to Asia, Europe to Australia. And North America is no different— with 574 recognized tribes in the continental United…Corpus Christi, city, United States
(Encyclopedia) Corpus Christi Corpus Christi kôrˈpəs krĭsˈtē [key], city (2020 pop. 317,863), seat of Nueces co., S…Mostar
(Encyclopedia) MostarMostarmôˈstär [key], city (2013 pop. 65,286), in Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the Neretva River. Its name means “Old Bridge,” referring to the 16th-century stone bridge built by…Epaminondas
(Encyclopedia) EpaminondasEpaminondasĭpămĭnŏnˈdəs [key], d. 362 b.c., Greek general of Thebes. He was a pupil of Lysias the Pythagorean, but his early life is otherwise obscure. As the Theban…Trending
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