(Encyclopedia) Zimmermann note, secret telegram sent on Jan. 16, 1917, by German foreign secretary Arthur Zimmermann to Count Johann von Bernstorff, the German ambassador to the United States. In it…
(Encyclopedia) Zimmermann, Bernd Alois, 1918–1970, German modernist composer, b. Bliesheim. He began studying music at the Hochschule für Musik in Cologne in 1938, was drafted into the military (1939…
(Encyclopedia) Arthur I, 1187–1203?, duke of Brittany (1196–1203?), son of Geoffrey, fourth son of Henry II of England and Constance, heiress of Brittany. Arthur, a posthumous child, was proclaimed…
Born: 10/5/1829Birthplace: Fairfield, Vt. Chester Alan Arthur was born at Fairfield, Vt., on Oct. 5, 1829. A graduate of Union College, he became a successful New York lawyer. In 1859, he married…
actressBorn: May 13, 1922Died: April 25, 2009 (California, USA) Best Known as: actress Though she was successful on stage and in films, Bea Arthur was best…
Born: July 10, 1943Tennis first black man to win U.S. Championship (1968) and Wimbledon (1975); 1st U.S. player to earn $100,000 in 1 year (1970); won Davis Cup as player (1968-70) and captain (…
antiques expert, broadcasterBorn: 1903Birthplace: Reading, Berkshire, England Born into a family steeped in traditional antiques, he began running the family business at age 17. His expertise and…
(Encyclopedia) Giry, ArthurGiry, Arthurärtürˈ zhērēˈ [key], 1848–99, French historian. His Manuel de diplomatique (new ed. 1925) remains a standard work on the scientific study of documents.
merchant, philanthropist, abolitionist Born: 5/22/1786Birthplace: Northampton, Mass. After a failed attempt in the dry goods business, he and his brother Lewis founded a successful silk importing…
