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D'Avenant, Sir William

(Encyclopedia) D'Avenant or Davenant, Sir WilliamD'Avenant or Davenant, Sir Williamdăvˈənənt [key], 1606–68, English poet, playwright, and theatrical producer. His life and work bridge the gap…

Price, Sterling

(Encyclopedia) Price, Sterling, 1809–67, Confederate general in the American Civil War, b. Prince Edward co., Va. After moving to Missouri, he practiced law and entered politics. He served in…

Newcastle, William Cavendish, duke of

(Encyclopedia) Newcastle, William Cavendish, duke of, 1593?–1676, English soldier and politician. Of great wealth, Cavendish became (1638) governor of the prince of Wales and a privy councilor.…

Bourguiba, Habib

(Encyclopedia) Bourguiba, HabibBourguiba, Habibhäˈbēb b&oobreve;rgēˈbə [key], 1903–2000, Tunisian statesman, president of Tunisia (1957–87), b. Monastir. Early active in the Destour party, he was…

Bongo, Omar

(Encyclopedia) Bongo, Omar (El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba)Bongo, Omarbôngˈgō [key], 1935–2009, Gabonese political leader, president of Gabon (1967–2009), b. Albert-Bernard Bongo. He entered the civil…

Charles Wayne DOWDY, Congress, MS (1943)

DOWDY, Charles Wayne, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia, July 27, 1943; attended the public schools; graduated from Gulfport High School, Gulfport…

Andrew JACOBS, Congress, IN (1906-1992)

JACOBS, Andrew, (father of Andrew Jacobs, Jr.), a Representative from Indiana; born near Gerald, Perry County, Ind., February 22, 1906; attended the public schools in Gerald, Ind., and St.…

Judaism Primer

Holidays, history, beliefs, culture, and more Learn everything you need to know about Judaism, including information about the religion, Jewish history, scholars, and holidays. compiled by Amanda…

1968 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearGlen CampbellSingle of the Year“Harper Valley P.T.A.,” Jeannie C. RileyAlbum of the YearJohnny Cash at Folsom Prison, Johnny Cash (Columbia)Song of the Year (Songwriter's…