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Sforza, Francesco I

(Encyclopedia) Sforza, Francesco ISforza, Francesco Ifränchāsˈkō [key]Sforza, Francesco I, sfôrˈtsä [key], 1401–66, duke of Milan (1450–66); illegitimate son of Muzio Attendolo Sforza. He succeeded…

Austrian Succession, War of the

(Encyclopedia) Austrian Succession, War of the, 1740–48, general European war. In 1744 Frederick II, fearing the rising power of Austria, started the Second Silesian War by invading Bohemia; he…

Timor-Leste

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign GovernmentsDate of Information: 3/27/2012 Pres. Jose RAMOS-HORTA Prime Min. Kay Rala Xanana GUSMAO Vice Prime Min. Jose Luis GUTERRES…

Maria Christina, 1858–1929, queen of Spain

(Encyclopedia) Maria ChristinaMaria Christinamärēˈä krēstēˈnä [key], 1858–1929, queen of Spain, consort of Alfonso XII. An Austrian archduchess, she was married to Alfonso in 1879. After his death,…

Luini, Bernardino

(Encyclopedia) Luini, BernardinoLuini, Bernardinobārnärdēˈnō l&oomacr;ēˈnē [key], c.1480–1532, b. Luino, Italian painter, son of Giovanni Lutero. Among the extant works of his early years (before…

Prodigies

A prodigy is a person of exceptional power and ability. A child prodigy is a kid who is recognized for genius at an early age. Maria Gaetana Agnesi was the first of 21 children. She lived in Milan…

Spain: Kings, Queens, Prime Ministers

Kings and queens Carlos II (1665–1700)   Felipe V (1700–1724, 1724–1746)   Luis I (1724)   Fernando VI (1746–1759)   Carlos III (1759–1788)   Carlos IV (1788–1808…

Colombia Chiefs of State & Cabinet Members

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign GovernmentsDate of Information: 8/3/2022 Pres. Gustavo Petro Vice Pres. Francia Márquez Min. of Agriculture & Rural Development…

Spain Chiefs of State & Cabinet Members

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign GovernmentsDate of Information: 8/10/2022[source] Chief of State Felipe VI King Pres. of the Govt. Pedro Sánchez Perez-Castejon Vice Pres…