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Frank KRATOVIL, M. Jr., Congress, MD (1968)

KRATOVIL, Frank, M. Jr., a Representative from Maryland; born in Lanham, Prince George’s County, Md.; May 29, 1968; B. A., Western Maryland College, Westminster, Md., 1990; J. D., University…

Sheila JACKSON LEE, Congress, TX (1950)

JACKSON LEE, Sheila, a Representative from Texas; born in Queens, Queens County, N.Y., January 12, 1950; graduated from Jamaica High School; B.A., Yale University, New Haven, Conn., 1972; J.D.,…

Otis Theodore WINGO, Congress, AR (1877-1930)

WINGO, Otis Theodore, (husband of Effiegene Wingo), a Representative from Arkansas; born in Weakley County, Tenn., June 18, 1877; attended the public schools, Bethel College at McKenzie, Tenn…

James LENT, Congress, NY (1782-1833)

LENT, James, a Representative from New York; born in Newtown, Long Island (now a part of the Borough of Queens), N.Y., in 1782; engaged in mercantile pursuits in New York City; judge of Queens…

Lester HOLTZMAN, Congress, NY (1913-2002)

HOLTZMAN, Lester, a Representative from New York; born in New York City, June 1, 1913; attended the public schools; graduated from St. John’s Prelaw School; LL.B., St. John’s Law School,…

Vashti

(Encyclopedia) VashtiVashtivăshˈtī [key], in the Bible, queen whom Ahasuerus deposed for disobedience.

Narnian History: Outline by C. S. Lewis

so far as it is known courtesy of HarperCollins 1 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 1 Creation of Narnia. The Beasts made able to talk. Digory plants the Tree of Protection. The White Witch Jadis enters…

Norfolk, Thomas Howard, 4th duke of

(Encyclopedia) Norfolk, Thomas Howard, 4th duke of, 1536–72, English nobleman, son of Henry Howard, earl of Surrey. He succeeded his grandfather, the 3d duke, in 1554. He was favored by Queen…

Leslie, John

(Encyclopedia) Leslie or Lesley, John, 1527–96, Scottish bishop, historian, and statesman. After studying in France, he returned (c.1554) to Scotland, where he opposed the Reformation. He became…