(Encyclopedia) Nicholas V, 1397–1455, pope (1447–55), an Italian named Tommaso Parentucelli, b. probably Sarzana, Liguria; successor of Eugene IV. From Eugene IV he inherited the antipapal enactments…
(Encyclopedia) Nicholas of Cusa (Nicolaus Cusanus), 1401?–1464, German humanist, scientist, statesman, and philosopher, from 1448 cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. The son of a fisherman,…
(Encyclopedia) Katzenbach, Nicholas deBellevilleKatzenbach, Nicholas deBellevillekătˈsənbăk [key], 1922–2012, U.S. attorney general (1965–66), b. Philadelphia. He served (1950–56) as adviser in the…
(Encyclopedia) Roerich, Nicholas KonstantinRoerich, Nicholas Konstantinnēˈkōlous kənstəntyēnˈ rörˈĭkh [key], 1874–1947, Russian artist, scene designer, and archaeologist. He was connected with the…
(Encyclopedia) Butler, Nicholas Murray, 1862–1947, American educator, president of Columbia Univ. (1902–45), b. Elizabeth, N.J., grad. Columbia (B.A., 1882; Ph.D., 1884). Holding a Columbia…
