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Nicholas, Harold Lloyd
(Encyclopedia) Nicholas, Harold Lloyd: see Nicholas Brothers.Nicholas V, pope
(Encyclopedia) Nicholas V, 1397–1455, pope (1447–55), an Italian named Tommaso Parentucelli, b. probably Sarzana, Liguria; successor of Eugene IV. From Eugene IV he inherited the antipapal enactments…Cusa, Nicholas of
(Encyclopedia) Cusa, Nicholas of: see Nicholas of Cusa.Throgmorton, Sir Nicholas
(Encyclopedia) Throgmorton, Sir Nicholas: see Throckmorton, Sir Nicholas.Nicholas II, czar of Russia
(Encyclopedia) Nicholas II, 1868–1918, last czar of Russia (1894–1917), son of Alexander III and Maria Feodorovna. Discontent at home grew, the army tired of war, the food situation deteriorated,…saint, in Christianity
(Encyclopedia) saint [O.Fr., from Latin sanctus=holy], in Christianity, a person who is recognized as worthy of veneration. Accounts of saints' lives have been favorite reading material for many,…Lefèvre d'Étaples, Jacques
(Encyclopedia) Lefèvre d'Étaples, JacquesLefèvre d'Étaples, Jacqueszhäk ləfăvˈrə dātäpˈlə [key], c.1450–1536, French theologian and humanist. A priest, he studied in Italy, where he was influenced by…Krampus: The Christmas Devil
Top of Page In the realm of holiday folklore, few figures are as intriguing and fearsome as Krampus, the Christmas devil. With his long horns, cloven hooves, and menacing appearance, Krampus is a…Nicholas of Cusa
(Encyclopedia) Nicholas of Cusa (Nicolaus Cusanus), 1401?–1464, German humanist, scientist, statesman, and philosopher, from 1448 cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. The son of a fisherman,…Nicholas Hughes Biography
marine biologistBorn: January 17, 1962Died: March 16, 2009 (Alaska, USA) Best Known as: son of Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath Nicholas Hughes' life began with…Trending
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