(Encyclopedia) ZoëZoëzōˈē [key], c.978–1050, Byzantine empress (1028–50), daughter and successor of Constantine VIII. Zoë was first married when she was 50 years old at the request of her father to…
BRADLEY, Nathan Ball, a Representative from Michigan; born in Lee, Berkshire County, Mass., May 28, 1831; moved with his parents to Lorain County, Ohio, in 1835; attended the common schools;…
(Encyclopedia) Basil I (Basil the Macedonian)Basil Ibăzˈəl, bāˈzəl [key], c.813–886, Byzantine emperor (867–86). His ancestors probably were Armenians or Slavs who settled in Macedonia. He became (c.…
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Maryland State Facts
Entered Union: April 28, 1788 (7th State)Present constitution adopted: 1867
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State abbreviation/Postal code: Md./MDNicknames: Free State; Old Line StateOrigin of…
OâCONNOR, Michael Patrick, a Representative from South Carolina; born in Beaufort, Beaufort County, S.C., September 29, 1831; attended the public schools and was graduated from St. Johnâs…
O’CONNOR, Michael Patrick, a Representative from South Carolina; born in Beaufort, Beaufort County, S.C., September 29, 1831; attended the public schools and was graduated from St. John’s College…
