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Savonarola, Girolamo

(Encyclopedia) Savonarola, GirolamoSavonarola, Girolamojērōˈlämō sävōnärōˈlä [key], 1452–98, Italian religious reformer, b. Ferrara. He joined (1475) the Dominicans. In 1481 he went to San Marco, the…

Jessica Hagedorn

novelist, poet, and performance artistBorn: 1949Birthplace: Manila, Philippines A novelist, poet, and performance artist, Hagedorn emigrated from the Philippines when she was 14 years old.…

The Oscars

More Movies The Apostle Director/Writer: Robert Duvall Director of Photography: Barry Markowitz Editor: Stephen Mack Music: David Mansfield Production Designer: Linda Burton Producer: Rob…

Members of the U.S. Senate, 113th Congress

United States > United States Government > Elections Below lists the members of the Senate in the United States' 113th Congress following the November 2012 elections. Dates…

Florida

Capital: Tallahassee State abbreviation/Postal code: Fla./FL Governor: Rick Scott, R (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Carlos López-…

Bienvenido Santos

novelist, poet, activistBorn: 3/22/1911Birthplace: Manila, Philippines A novelist, short story writer, poet, and activist, Santos's early writings were in the English language he learned at school…

1983 World History

  1983 Pope John Paul II signs new Roman Catholic code incorporating changes brought about by Second Vatican Council (Jan. 25). Second space shuttle, Challenger, makes successful maiden…

Other 2006 Grand Slam Champions

French Open (Paris, France, May 28-June 11, 2006) Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeats Roger Federer 1-6 6-1 6-4 7-6 (4) Women's singles—Justine…