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Kouchner, Bernard

(Encyclopedia) Kouchner, BernardKouchner, Bernardbârnärˈ k&oomacr;shnârˈ [key], 1939–, French physician, diplomat, and politician. A gastroenterologist by training, he earned his medical degree…

Blunt, Anthony Frederick

(Encyclopedia) Blunt, Anthony Frederick, 1907–83, English art historian and Soviet spy, grad. Cambridge. Director of the Courtauld Institute of Art after 1947 and professor of the history of art at…

Fencing 2008

Event   Foil (Individual, Men) Benjamin Kleibrink, Germany   Yuki Ota, Japan   Salvatore Sanzo, Italy…

Dracula Goes Postal

Dracula: Going Postal Commemorating the 500th anniversary on U.S. stamps by David Johnson The 500th anniversary of Dracula's death was observed in 1976 with various celebrations,…

Granvelle, Antoine Perrenot de

(Encyclopedia) Granvelle, Antoine Perrenot deGranvelle, Antoine Perrenot deäNtwänˈ pĕrənōˈ də gräNvĕlˈ [key], 1517–86, statesman in the service of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and of King Philip II…

2000 Olympics: Rowing

(2000-meter course)MEN Single Sculls: 1. Rob Waddell, NZE (6:48.90); 2. Xeno Mueller, SWI (6:50.55); 3. Marcel Hacker, GER (6:50.83). Lightweight Double Sculls: 1. Tomasz Kucharski & Robert…