(Encyclopedia) Frederick Louis, 1707–51, prince of Wales, eldest son of George II of England. By his wife, Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, he had several children, the eldest of whom became George…
(Encyclopedia) Prince, 1958–2016, American singer and songwriter, b. Minneapolis, Minn., as Prince Rogers Nelson. Biracial, slim, and sexily androgynous, he was an electrifying performer who composed…
clergyman, abolitionistBorn: 1735Birthplace: Barbados Hall established the African Lodge of the Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons of Boston in 1775. It was the first lodge of Black…
theatrical producer, directorBorn: 1/30/1928Birthplace: New York City Tony Award-winning theatrical producer and director known for his successful Broadway musicals. His productions include Pajama…
(Prince Rogers Nelson)musicianBorn: 6/7/1958Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota Influential musician whose music combines elements of rock, pop and funk. His music has an erotic grind and sexually…
(Encyclopedia) Albert, 1819–61, prince consort of Victoria of Great Britain, whom he married in 1840. He was of Wettin lineage, the son of Ernest I, duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, and first cousin to…
(Encyclopedia) Louis II, 1845–86, king of Bavaria (1864–86), son and successor of King Maximilian II. Much was hoped from the handsome, talented, and liberal young prince at his accession, but his…
(Encyclopedia) Cambridge, city and district, Cambridgeshire, E central England, on the River Cam. The city, set in flat country, is most famous as the…
(Encyclopedia) Rohan, Louis René Édouard, prince deRohan, Louis René Édouard, prince delwē rənāˈ ādwärˈ prăNs də [key]Rohan, Louis René Édouard, prince de rôäNˈ [key], 1734–1803, French churchman and…
