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Name Power

Some Native Americans have two names, one of which is never made public because of the power it would give another person over them.It is common in parts of West Africa for people to name their…

Darwin, Erasmus

(Encyclopedia) Darwin, Erasmus, 1731–1802, English physician and poet. During most of his life he practiced medicine in Lichfield and cultivated a botanical garden. He was a prominent member of the…

Herrera, José Joaquín

(Encyclopedia) Herrera, José JoaquínHerrera, José Joaquínhōsāˈ hwäkēnˈ [key]Herrera, José Joaquín ārāˈrä [key], 1792–1854, president of Mexico (1844–45, 1848–51). Rising to power after the collapse…

Lichfield

(Encyclopedia) Lichfield, town (1991 pop. 25,408) and district, Staffordshire, W central England. Lichfield is a market town with light industries, famous for its three-spired cathedral and its close…

Witz, Conrad

(Encyclopedia) Witz, ConradWitz, Conradkônˈrät vĭts [key], fl. c.1434–c.1447, German painter, active at Basel and Geneva. Many of the works attributed to him, such as The Synagogue and the Meeting of…

Louis Gary CLEMENTE, Congress, NY (1908-1968)

CLEMENTE, Louis Gary, a Representative from New York; born in New York City June 10, 1908; attended St. Ann’s Academy in New York City and LaSalle Military Academy, Oakdale, L.I., N.Y.;…

John Joseph DELANEY, Congress, NY (1878-1948)

DELANEY, John Joseph, a Representative from New York; born in Brooklyn, N.Y., August 21, 1878; attended St. Ann’s Parochial School and St. James’ Academy, Brooklyn, N.Y., and Manhattan…