(Encyclopedia) John IV (John Lascaris)John IVlăsˈkərĭs [key], b. c.1250, d. after 1273, Byzantine emperor of Nicaea (1258–61), son and successor (under a regency) of Theodore II and last of the…
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…
Senate Years of Service: 1953-1977 Party: Democrat MANSFIELD, Michael Joseph (Mike), a Representative and a Senator from Montana; born in New York City, March 16, 1903; moved with his family to…
Senate Years of Service: 1953-1977Party: DemocratMANSFIELD, Michael Joseph (Mike), a Representative and a Senator from Montana; born in New York City, March 16, 1903; moved with his family to…
The 2013 Academy Awards were presented on March 2, 2014, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners are in bold. Best Picture American Hustle…
(Encyclopedia) Nicephorus, SaintNicephorus, Saintnīsĕfˈərəs [key], 758?–829?, patriarch of Constantinople (806–15), Byzantine historian and theologian. St. Nicephorus attended the Second Council of…
(Encyclopedia) Alexander (Alexander Karadjordjević)Alexanderkărəjôrˈjəvĭch [key], 1806–85, prince of Serbia (1842–58), son of Karageorge (Karadjordje). He was elected to succeed the deposed Michael…
(Encyclopedia) Antonescu, IonAntonescu, Ionyôn äntônĕsˈk&oomacr; [key], 1882–1946, Romanian marshal and dictator. He served in World War I and later became chief of staff, but he fell into…
(Encyclopedia) Leo V (Leo the Armenian), d. 820, Byzantine emperor (813–20), successor of Michael I. A former general, Leo successfully defended (813) Constantinople against the Bulgars and concluded…
