(Encyclopedia) Charles III (Charles of Durazzo), 1345–86, king of Naples (1381–86) and, as Charles II, of Hungary (1385–86); great-grandson of Charles II of Naples. Adopted as a child by Joanna I of…
BARTHOLDT, Richard, a Representative from Missouri; born in Schleiz, Germany, November 2, 1855; attended the public schools and Schleiz College (Gymnasium); immigrated to the United States in…
Senate Years of Service: 1918-1925Party: RepublicanSPENCER, Selden Palmer, a Senator from Missouri; born in Erie, Pa., September 16, 1862; attended the public schools of Erie; graduated from…
(Encyclopedia) Maximilian II, 1811–64, king of Bavaria (1848–64), son and successor of Louis I. He had liberal tendencies and was a patron of art and learning. He hoped to create a union of small…
(Encyclopedia) John XXII, 1244–1334, pope (1316–34), a Frenchman (b. Cahors) named Jacques Duèse; successor of Clement V. Formerly, he was often called John XXI. He reigned at Avignon. John was…
(through 2005)Most hits game—5, Paul Molitor, Milwaukee A.L., first game vs. St. Louis N.L., 1982.Most 4-hit games, series—2, Robin Yount, Milwaukee A.L., first and fifth games vs. St. Louis N.L.,…
FROST, Richard Graham, a Representative from Missouri; born in St. Louis, Mo., December 29, 1851; attended St. Johnâs College, New York City, the University of London, and the St. Louis (Mo…
GAY, Edward James, (grandfather of Edward James Gay [1878-1952]), a Representative from Louisiana; born in Liberty, Bedford County, Va., February 3, 1816; moved with his parents to Illinois in…
