(Encyclopedia) ApolloniusApolloniusăpˌəlōˈnēəs [key], in the books of the Maccabees. 1 Governor of Coele-Syria and Phoenicia for Seleucus IV. He oppressed the Jews and was killed by Judas Maccabaeus…
(Encyclopedia) Campbell, Thomas, 1763–1854, American clergyman, a founder of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). See Campbell, Alexander, his more famous son.
(Encyclopedia) EumenesEumenesy&oomacr;ˈmĭnēz [key], c.361–316 b.c., secretary to Philip II of Macedon and to Alexander the Great. A Thracian Greek, he was capable, diplomatic, and eloquent and…
(Encyclopedia) James III, 1452–88, king of Scotland (1460–88), son and successor of James II. During his minority he was under the care of his mother, Mary of Guelders, and her adviser, James Kennedy…
designerBorn: June 15, 1972Birthplace: Pakse, LaosBest Known as: Winner of Project Runway Season 2 Hometown: Houston, Texas Chloe Dao was born into a very large…
Roman martyr Born: 2nd or 3rd century A Roman martyr, St. Cecilia is the patron saint of music in the Catholic tradition. Her name is often taken by musical associations. In paintings—most famously…
director, writerBorn: 7/14/1918Birthplace: Uppsala, Sweden Academy and Tony Award-winning Swedish screen and stage writer, director and producer known for his films that explore the philosophical…
designerBorn: June 15, 1972Birthplace: Pakse, LaosBest Known as: Winner of Project Runway Season 2 Hometown: Houston, Texas Chloe Dao was born into a very large…
