(Encyclopedia) Tönnies, FerdinandTönnies, Ferdinandfĕrˈdēnänt tönˈyəs [key], 1855–1936, German sociologist and political scientist. He is noted for his analysis of the distinction between the older…
(Encyclopedia) Raimund, FerdinandRaimund, Ferdinandfĕrˈdēnänt rīˈm&oobreve;nt [key], 1790–1836, Austrian actor and dramatist. From 1817 he was a popular comedian in Vienna, and in 1823 he began…
BRUCKER, Ferdinand, a Representative from Michigan; born in Bridgeport, Saginaw County, Mich., January 8, 1858; attended the common schools; member of the State militia 1878-1881; was…
Senate Years of Service: 1978-1995Party: RepublicanDURENBERGER, David Ferdinand, a Senator from Minnesota; born in St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minn., August 19, 1934; attended the public…
WINGATE, Joseph Ferdinand, a Representative from Maine; born in Haverhill, Essex County, Maine (until 1820 a district of Massachusetts), June 29, 1786; received a limited schooling; engaged in…
(Encyclopedia) Ferdinand II, 1578–1637, Holy Roman emperor (1619–37), king of Bohemia (1617–37) and of Hungary (1618–37); successor of Holy Roman Emperor Matthias.
Grandson of Ferdinand I, son of…
(Encyclopedia) Philip I (Philip the Handsome), 1478–1506, Spanish king of Castile (1506), archduke of Austria, titular duke of Burgundy, son of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I and Mary of Burgundy.…
(Encyclopedia) Czernin, Ottokar, GrafCzernin, Ottokar, Grafôˈtōkär gräf chĕrˈnĭn [key], 1872–1932, Austro-Hungarian foreign minister. He was an adviser to Archduke Francis Ferdinand. As foreign…
YOUNGDAHL, Oscar Ferdinand, a Representative from Minnesota; born in Minneapolis, Minn., October 13, 1893; attended the public schools and Hamline University, St. Paul, Minn.; was graduated…
