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Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Wisconsin
Member Name Birth-Death ADAMS, Henry Cullen 1850-1906 AMLIE, Thomas Ryum 1897-1973 ASPIN, Leslie 1938-1995 ATWOOD…
Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Alabama
Member Name Birth-Death ABERCROMBIE, James 1795-1861 ABERCROMBIE, John William 1866-1940 ADERHOLT, Robert 1965- …
(Encyclopedia) Maximilian I, 1459–1519, Holy Roman emperor and German king (1493–1519), son and successor of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III. As emperor, he aspired to restore forceful imperial…
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Capital: Hartford State abbreviation/Postal code: Conn./CT Governor: Dan Malloy, D (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Nancy S. Wyman, D (to Jan. 2019) Senators: Richard M.…
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(Encyclopedia) Henry III, 1207–72, king of England (1216–72), son and successor of King John.
Henry III has suffered at the hands of many historians, in part, because of the hostility of…
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The 2012 Academy Awards were presented on February 24, 2013, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture Amour…
