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George of Trebizond

(Encyclopedia) George of TrebizondGeorge of Trebizondtrĕbˈĭzŏnd [key], c.1396–1486, Greek scholar, b. Crete. Settling in Venice, he taught Greek, philosophy, and rhetoric there and in Vicenza before…

Nevin, Ethelbert Woodbridge

(Encyclopedia) Nevin, Ethelbert Woodbridge, 1862–1901, American pianist and composer, b. Edgeworth, Pa., studied in Boston and in Germany. He made his debut as a pianist in Pittsburgh in 1886 but…

Roddenberry, Gene

(Encyclopedia) Roddenberry, Gene (Eugene Wesley Roddenberry), 1921–91, American television writer and producer, b. El Paso, Tex. After being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal…

Oudenaarde

(Encyclopedia) OudenaardeOudenaardeouˌdənärˈdə [key], Fr. Audenarde, commune (1991 pop. 27,162), East Flanders prov., W Belgium, on the Scheldt River. It is a textile center and a rail junction. At…

Hiram PRICE, Congress, IA (1814-1901)

PRICE, Hiram, a Representative from Iowa; born in Washington County, Pa., January 10, 1814; attended the common schools; was engaged in agricultural pursuits on his father’s farm for several…

First Ladies Gallery

An illustrated guide to the first ladies of the United States Please note: Martha Jefferson, Rachel Jackson, Hannah Hoes Van Buren, and Ellen Arthur all died before their husbands became president…

2012 Newbery Medal and Honor Books

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children…

Gene Simmons

(Eugene Klein, born Chaim Witz)musicianBorn: 8/25/1949Birthplace: Haifa, Israel A founding member of the rock group Kiss (1973–present), a band noteworthy as much for its members' theatrical…

Lost Elections

The Question: What candidate has run in the most U.S. presidential elections? The Answer: American socialist Norman M. Thomas entered…

Moon walkers

The Question: How many people have walked on the Moon? The Answer: Twelve astronauts have walked on the Moon, the last in 1972. Here…