(Encyclopedia) GerontiusGerontiusjərŏnˈshəs [key], d. 411, Roman general, b. Britain. He at first supported the usurper Constantine (d. 411), and was left in charge of Spain. He set up (409) his own…
ALLEN, Thomas H., a Representative from Maine; born in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, April 16, 1945; graduated from Deering High School, Portland, Maine, 1963; B.A., Bowdoin College,…
LUJÁN, Ben Ray, Jr., a Representative from New Mexico; born in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, N. Mex.; June 7, 1972; attended University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N. Mex., 1990-1995; B. B. A., New…
LUMMIS, Cynthia M., a Representative from Wyoming; born in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyo.; September 10, 1954; B. S., University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyo., 1976; B. A., University of Wyoming,…
(Encyclopedia) Bute, John Stuart, 3d earl ofBute, John Stuart, 3d earl ofby&oomacr;t [key], 1713–92, British politician. He was prominent as a friend of Frederick Louis, prince of Wales, as early…
The Masters An insider's guide to golf's most prestigious tournament by Mike Morrison The Masters: 1999 Winners | Tournament 1998 Masters 1997 Masters Through the Years…
(Encyclopedia) Roches, Peter desRoches, Peter desdā rōsh [key], d. 1238, English churchman and statesman, b. Poitou. A chamberlain under Richard I of England, then entered the service of King John,…
(Encyclopedia) Gregory IX, 1143?–1241, pope (1227–41), an Italian named Ugolino di Segni, b. Anagni; successor of Honorius III. As cardinal under his uncle, Innocent III, he became, at St. Francis'…
(Encyclopedia) Benedetti, VincentBenedetti, VincentvăNsäNˈ [key]Benedetti, Vincent bānādĕtˈtē [key], 1817–1900, French diplomat, b. Corsica, made a count by Napoleon III. He was ambassador to Prussia…
ALLEN, Amos Lawrence, a Representative from Maine; born in Waterboro, York County, Maine, March 17, 1837; attended the common schools, Whitestown Seminary, Whitestown, N.Y., and was graduated…
