McCLOSKEY, Francis Xavier, a Representative from Indiana; born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 12, 1939; graduated, Bishop Kendrick High School, Norristown, Pa., 1957; A.B., Indiana University,…
CHAPPELL, William Venroe, Jr., a Representative from Florida; born in Kendrick, Marion County, Fla., February 3, 1922; University of Florida, B.A., 1947, LL.B., 1949, and J.D., 1967; served in…
(Encyclopedia) Peter II, 1715–30, czar of Russia (1727–30). A grandson of Peter I and the son of the czarevich Alexis, he succeeded on the death of Catherine I. He was too young to rule, but he…
The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 15, 2016. It was an evening of memorable performances, including Lady Gaga's tribute…
The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 15, 2016. It was an evening of memorable performances, including Lady Gaga's tribute…
(Encyclopedia) Warner, Susan Bogert, pseud. Elizabeth Wetherall, 1819–85, American novelist, b. New York City. Of her many books the best known was The Wide, Wide World (1850), a pious, tearful tale…
BOWLES, Henry Leland, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Athens, Windham County, Vt., January 6, 1866; attended the district schools at Kendricks Corner and Vermont Academy at…
MEEK, Carrie P., (mother of Kendrick Meek), a Representative from Florida; born in Tallahassee, Leon County, Fla., April 29, 1926; B.S., Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Fla., 1946; M.…
(Encyclopedia) Biron or Biren, Ernst Johann vonBiron or Biren, Ernst Johann vonĕrnst yōhänˈ fən bēˈrôn, bēˈrən [key], 1690–1772, duke of Courland (1737–43, 1763–69), favorite of Czarina Anna of…
