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Epstein, Sir Jacob

(Encyclopedia) Epstein, Sir JacobEpstein, Sir Jacobĕpˈstīn [key], 1880–1959, sculptor, b. New York City. He studied with Rodin in Paris and later worked chiefly in England. In revolt against the…

Brian Boru

(Encyclopedia) Brian Boru or Brian BoroimheBrian Boroimheboth: brīˈən, brēn; bər&oomacr;ˈ, bərōˈ [key], 940?–1014, king of Ireland. A clan prince, he succeeded his brother Mathghamhain, who had…

Epstein-Barr virus

(Encyclopedia) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), herpesvirus that is the major cause of infectious mononucleosis and is associated with a number of cancers, particularly lymphomas in immunosuppressed persons…

Brian Pillman

(Brian Pillman Weight)pro wrestlerBorn: 5/22/1961Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio Though he had hoped to become a star football player, Pillman found a niche in the garish and hard-partying world of…

Brian Keith

(Robert Brian Keith, Jr.)actorBorn: 11/14/1921Birthplace: Bayonne, New Jersey After appearing in silent films as a child actor and trying his hand at a stage career, Brian Keith made his film debut…

Brian Wilson

musicianBorn: 6/20/1942Birthplace: Hawthorne, California Founding member of the Beach Boys and main songwriter, arranger, and producer for the group during its heyday; between 1962 and 1966 the…