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British Royal Succession

The Question: If Prince Charles dies before Queen Elizabeth who will succeed to the throne? Prince Andrew? If so, after him, would his children be next in line for the throne…

William LIVINGSTON, Congress, NJ (1723-1790)

LIVINGSTON, William, (brother of Philip Livingston and cousin of Edward Livingston and Robert R. Livingston), a Delegate from New Jersey; born in Albany, N.Y., November 30, 1723; was graduated…

Morley, Thomas

(Encyclopedia) Morley, Thomas, c.1557–1603, English composer; pupil of William Byrd. He was gentleman of the Chapel Royal to Queen Elizabeth I and organist of St. Paul's Cathedral. He set to music…

Dewdney, Anna

(Encyclopedia) Dewdney, Anna, 1965–2016, American children's book author and illustrator, b. Englewood Cliffs, N.J., as Anna Elizabeth Luhrmann, B.A. Wellesley, 1987. After illustrating adult and…

Theus, Jeremiah

(Encyclopedia) Theus, JeremiahTheus, Jeremiahth&oomacr;s, tois [key], c.1719–1744, American portrait painter, b. Switzerland. He emigrated to South Carolina as a child. By 1740, according to…

From Reel Love to Real Love

Burton and Taylor's passion burned so hot that they simply had to get married... twice.Cleopatra (1963)Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton At first, she thought he talked too much; he…

1998 Movie Awards

Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards Best Picture Nominees (winner will be announced January 25, 1999):A Simple PlanElizabethGods and MonstersLife Is BeautifulOut of SightPleasantvilleSaving…

Princess Beatrice | Royal Biographies

Royal Biographies:Princess Beatrice by David Johnson RELATED LINKS Royal Family TreeQueen Elizabeth IIPrince AndrewPrincess Eugenie Fifth in line to the throne,…

Willis SMITH, Congress, NC (1887-1953)

Senate Years of Service: 1950-1953Party: DemocratSMITH, Willis, a Senator from North Carolina; born in Norfolk, Va., December 19, 1887; at the death of his father, moved with his mother to…