(Encyclopedia) Thököly, ImreThököly, Imreĭmˈrĕ töˈkölyə [key], 1656–1705, Hungarian rebel, of a noble family of N Hungary. His father, Stephen Thököly, took an important part in the unsuccessful…
EmperorsFranz I, last Holy Roman Emperor, first Emperor of Austria (1804–1835)Ferdinand I (1835–1848)Franz Joseph I (1848–1916)Karl I, last emperor of Austria (1916–1918)PresidentsFranz Dinghofer,…
Senate Years of Service: 1909-1915Party: RepublicanROOT, Elihu, a Senator from New York; born in Clinton, Oneida County, N.Y., February 15, 1845; attended the common schools; graduated from…
TUTHILL, Joseph Hasbrouck, (nephew of Selah Tuthill), a Representative from New York; born in Blooming Grove, Orange County, N.Y., February 25, 1811; attended common and private schools; moved…
McCOWEN, Edward Oscar, a Representative from Ohio; born in Bloom Township, Scioto County, Ohio, June 29, 1877; attended the public schools of South Webster, Ohio; was graduated from Ohio…
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(Encyclopedia) Mannes, DavidMannes, Davidmănˈĭs [key], 1866–1959, American violinist, conductor, and educator, b. New York City. Mannes was violinist in the New York Symphony Orchestra from 1891 and…
(Encyclopedia) frostweed or frostwort, North American woodland flowers (Helianthemum canadense and sometimes other related species) of the family Cistaceae (rockrose family). In cold weather,…
RIDGE, Thomas Joseph, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Munhall, Allegheny County, Pa., August 26, 1945; attended St. Andrewâs School, Erie, Pa.; graduated from Cathedral Prep…
FEARING, Paul, a Delegate from the Territory Northwest of the River Ohio; born in Wareham, Plymouth County, Mass., February 28, 1762; prepared for college by tutors; was graduated from Harvard…