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Jason NILES, Congress, MS (1814-1894)

NILES, Jason, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Burlington, Vt., December 19, 1814; attended the common schools and was graduated from the University of Vermont at Burlington in 1837…

Medea

(Encyclopedia) MedeaMedeamĭdēˈə [key], in Greek mythology, princess of Colchis, skilled in magic and sorcery. She fell in love with Jason and helped him, against the will of her father, Aeëtes, to…

1996 Olympics: Rowing

(2000-meter course)Men Single Sculls: 1. Xeno Mueller, SWI (6:44.85); 2. Derek Porter, CAN (6:47.45); 3. Thomas Lange, GER (6:47.72). Lightweight Double Sculls: 1. Markus Gier & Michael Gier,…

Acastus

(Encyclopedia) AcastusAcastusəkăsˈtəs [key], in Greek mythology, son of Pelias, cousin of Jason. He accompanied Jason on the Argonaut expedition, but when Jason and Medea murdered Pelias and usurped…

NFL Football Preview 1999: NFC East

NFC East Dallas Cowboys - Put away your shovels because the Cowboys aren't dead yet. The Cowboys were humiliated by their 20-7 playoff loss to Arizona last season and would love nothing…

Aeëtes

(Encyclopedia) AeëtesAeëtesē-ēˈtēz [key]: see Jason.

Australia Chiefs of State & Cabinet Members

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments Date of Information: 7/19/2022 Governor Gen. David Hurley Prime Min. Anthony Albanese Dep. Prime Min. Richard Marles Min.…

Albert Collins GREENE, Congress, RI (1792-1863)

Senate Years of Service: 1845-1851Party: WhigGREENE, Albert Collins, a Senator from Rhode Island; born in East Greenwich, R.I., April 15, 1792; graduated from Kent Academy; studied law;…

John Francis COLLIN, Congress, NY (1802-1889)

COLLIN, John Francis, a Representative from New York; born in Hillsdale, N.Y., April 30, 1802; attended the common schools and Lenox Academy, Massachusetts; engaged in agricultural pursuits;…

Francis Dolan COLLINS, Congress, PA (1841-1891)

COLLINS, Francis Dolan, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Saugerties, Ulster County, N.Y., March 5, 1841; attended St. Joseph’s College, near Montrose, Susquehanna County; moved…