(Encyclopedia) consular service, organized body of public officers maintained by a government in the important ports and trade centers of foreign countries to protect the persons and interests of its…
(Encyclopedia) Henry, Patrick, 1736–99, political leader in the American Revolution, b. Hanover co., Va. Largely self-educated, he became a prominent trial lawyer. Henry bitterly denounced (1765) the…
(Encyclopedia) Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank Baum)Baum, L. Frankbôm [key], 1856–1919, American journalist, playwright, and author of children's stories, b. Chittenango, N.Y. He and his family moved to…
(Joanna Virginia Caskey)actressBorn: 8/2/1944Birthplace: Camden, New Jersey A film and television actress, she has appeared in numerous movies including The Stepford Wives (1975), Stay Hungry (…
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rock bandBorn: 1964 A Grammy Award-winning British band known for merging progressive, ambient and blues influences into futuristic rock. Pink Floyd recordings include the music industry's biggest-…
(Farookh Bulsara)musician, bandleader, singerBorn: 9/5/1946Birthplace: Zanzibar, Zanzibar Lead singer and driving force behind the band Queen, Mercury died in 1991 of AIDS. He formed Queen in 1970…
