(Encyclopedia) Argyll, Archibald Campbell, 5th earl of, 1530–73, Scottish statesman. He and Lord James Stuart (later earl of Murray) became followers of John Knox in 1556 and led the troops of the…
(Encyclopedia) Bothwell, James Hepburn, 4th earl ofBothwell, James Hepburn, 4th earl ofhĕˈbərn, bŏthˈwəl [key], 1536?–1578, Scottish nobleman; third husband of Mary Queen of Scots. Though a…
(Encyclopedia) SigismundSigismundsĭjˈĭsmənd, sĭgˈ– [key], 1368–1437, Holy Roman emperor (1433–37), German king (1410–37), king of Hungary (1387–1437) and of Bohemia (1419–37), elector of Brandenburg…
Check out the lists of minorities and women in the 110th Congress, along with which state and political party they represented. The 110th Congress was the meeting of the legislative branch of the…
COX, John W., Jr., a Representative from Illinois; born in Hazel Green, Grant County, Wis., July 10, 1947; B.S., University of Wisconsin, Platteville, Wis., 1969; served in the United States…
Here are the nominees for actress in a supporting role. First-time nominee Melissa McCarthy is coming off a breakthrough year. Along with receiving various nominations and awards…
(Encyclopedia) Murray or Moray, James Stuart, 1st earl ofMurray or Moray, James Stuart, 1st earl ofboth: mûrˈē [key], 1531?–1570, Scottish nobleman. An illegitimate son of James V by a daughter of…
WITTMAN, Robert J., a Representative from Virginia; born in Washington, D. C.; February 3, 1959; B. S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Va., 1981; M. P. H., University of North…
