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Rudd, Kevin Michael

(Encyclopedia) Rudd, Kevin Michael, 1957–, Australian political leader, b. Nambour, Queensland, grad. Australian National Univ. 1981. After working (1981–88) in the ministry of foreign affairs and…

Theron Rudd STRONG, Congress, NY (1802-1873)

STRONG, Theron Rudd, (cousin of William Strong of Pennsylvania), a Representative from New York; born in Salisbury, Conn., November 7, 1802; attended the common schools; studied law at…

Eldon Dean RUDD, Congress, AZ (1920-2002)

RUDD, Eldon Dean, a Representative from Arizona; born in Camp Verde, Yavapai County, Ariz., July 15, 1920; graduated from Clarkdale High School, Clarkdale, Ariz., 1939; B.A., Arizona State…

Stephen Andrew RUDD, Congress, NY (1874-1936)

RUDD, Stephen Andrew, a Representative from New York; born in Brooklyn, N.Y., December 11, 1874; attended the public schools and the New York Preparatory School; studied law at the Brooklyn…

Zebulon Rudd SHIPHERD, Congress, NY (1768-1841)

SHIPHERD, Zebulon Rudd, a Representative from New York; born in Granville, Washington County, N.Y., November 15, 1768; completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and…

Paul V

(Encyclopedia) Paul V, 1552–1621, pope (1605–21), a Roman named Camillo Borghese; successor of Leo XI. He was created cardinal (1596) by Clement VIII and was renowned for his knowledge of canon law.…

Paul I

(Encyclopedia) Paul I, 1754–1801, czar of Russia (1796–1801), son and successor of Catherine II. His mother disliked him intensely and sought on several occasions to change the succession to his…

Paul

(Encyclopedia) Paul, 1901–64, king of the Hellenes (1947–64), brother and successor of George II. He married (1938) Princess Frederika of Brunswick. During Paul's reign Greece followed a pro-Western…

Gillard, Julia Eileen

(Encyclopedia) Gillard, Julia EileenGillard, Julia Eileengĭˈlärd [key], 1961–, Australian political leader, b. Barry, Wales, B.A., LL.B. Univ. of Melbourne 1986. Gillard, who immigrated to Australia…

Paul Rosenberg

art dealer, collectorBorn: 1881Birthplace: Paris, France An art dealer famous for representing artists such as Picasso, Braque, and Matisse. He began his career in his father's antiques business,…