SIBLEY, Henry Hastings, (son of Solomon Sibley), a Delegate from the Territories of Wisconsin and Minnesota; born in Detroit, Mich., February 20, 1811; attended the Detroit Academy and also…
Auburn is the surprise team of the year. The Tigers (27-3) were not tabbed for greatness during the preseason, but are now a one-seed with a shot at going deep into the tourney. Point guard Doc…
(Encyclopedia) John, 1167–1216, king of England (1199–1216), son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine.
John, though often cruel and treacherous, was an excellent administrator, much concerned…
(Encyclopedia) Didrikson, Babe (Mildred Didrikson)Didrikson, Babedēˈdrĭksən [key], 1913–56, American athlete, generally considered the greatest woman athlete of modern times, b. Port Arthur, Tex. At…
(Encyclopedia) Lee, Richard Henry, 1732–94, political leader in the American Revolution, b. Westmoreland co., Va.; brother of Arthur Lee, Francis L. Lee, and William Lee. He served in the house of…
(Encyclopedia) Pyle, Howard, 1853–1911, American illustrator and writer, b. Wilmington, Del., studied at the Art Students League, New York City. His illustrations appeared regularly in Harper's…
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