(Encyclopedia) Bloch, MarcBloch, Marcblôk [key], 1886–1944, French historian and an authority on medieval feudalism. He taught at the Univ. of Strasbourg from 1919, became professor at the Sorbonne…
(Encyclopedia) Rich, John, 1692–1761, English actor-manager. Rich introduced pantomime to England, himself playing (1717–60) the role of Harlequin in annual performances. His successful production of…
(Encyclopedia) Ravalomanana, MarcRavalomanana, Marcmärk rävälōmänänˈ [key], 1949–, Malagasy political leader. He made a fortune manufacturing dairy products and began his political career in 1999…
(Encyclopedia) Nattier, Jean-MarcNattier, Jean-MarczhäN-märk nätyāˈ [key], 1685–1766, French painter; son of the painter Marc Nattier and the miniaturist Marie Courtois. His early works include…
(Encyclopedia) Rich, Barnabe, 1540–1620, English author and soldier. He wrote several collections of prose fiction based on Italian novellas, including The Strange and the Wonderful Adventures of Don…
(Encyclopedia) Chagall, MarcChagall, Marcmärk shəgälˈ [key], 1887–1985, Russian painter. In 1907, Chagall left his native Vitebsk for St. Petersburg, where he studied under L. N. Bakst. In Paris (…
