(Encyclopedia) Athelstan or ÆthelstanÆthelstanboth: ăthˈəlstən, ăthˈĕlstän [key], d. 939, king of Wessex (924–39), son and successor of Edward the Elder. After coming to the throne, he vigorously…
(Encyclopedia) Edward the Elder, d. 924, king of Wessex (899–924), son and successor of Alfred. He fought with his father against the Danes. At Alfred's death (899) Edward's succession was disputed…
V-J Day Kiss by Alfred Eisenstaedt (August 14, 1945) See also Notable Artists People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Photography Art and Documentary…
The Question: Was Alfred Nobel married and did he have children? The Answer: No and no. Swedish-born chemist and inventor Alfred Bernhard Nobel was what…
(Encyclopedia) Campbell, John, 1st Baron Campbell, 1779–1861, British jurist. He was a member of the Whig party in the House of Commons from 1830 and in the Lords from 1841. Ambitious legally rather…
Emperor A legendary king who unified India and the then-known world. He has been identified in Hindu traditions with the son of King Dushyanta, and in Jain traditions with the son of Lord Rishabha…
(Encyclopedia) Cowper, William Cowper, 1st Earl, 1664?–1723, English jurist. He became lord keeper of the great seal in 1705 and in 1706 took a leading part in negotiating the union of England with…
(Encyclopedia) Shrewsbury, Charles Talbot, duke ofShrewsbury, Charles Talbot, duke ofshrōzˈbərē, shr&oomacr;zˈ– [key], 1660–1718, English statesman. Brought up a Roman Catholic, he embraced…
