(Encyclopedia) Varro, Marcus Terentius, 116 b.c.–27? b.c., Roman man of letters. Known as the most erudite man and the most prolific writer of his times, Varro is estimated to have written about 620…
(Encyclopedia) Overbeck, Johann FriedrichOverbeck, Johann Friedrichyōˈhän frēˈdrĭkh oˈvərbĕk [key], 1789–1869, German religious painter. Expelled from the Vienna Academy because of his opposition to…
(Encyclopedia) HerculaneumHerculaneumhərkyəlāˈnēəm [key], ancient city of S Italy, on the gulf of Naples at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius. Damaged by an earthquake in a.d. 63, it was completely buried,…
(Encyclopedia) Dorsey, Thomas AndrewDorsey, Thomas Andrewdôrˈsē [key], 1899–1993, American gospel musician, b. Villa Rica, Ga. He began his career as a blues pianist and songwriter. Later he became a…
(Encyclopedia) Burlington, Richard Boyle, 3d earl of, 1694–1753, English patron and architect of the Neo-Palladian movement. Even before age 21, when he became a member of the Privy Council and Lord…
Mayor: Eric Garcetti (to July 2017)2010 census population (rank): 3,792,621 (2); Male: 1,889,064 (49.8%); Female: 1,903,557 (50.2%); White: 1,888,158 (49.8%); Black: 365,118 (9.6%); American Indian…
(Encyclopedia) Madero, Francisco IndalecioMadero, Francisco Indaleciofränsēˈskō ēndälāˈsyō mäᵺāˈrō [key], 1873–1913, Mexican statesman and president (1911–13). A champion of democracy and social…
(Encyclopedia) Mengs, Anton RaphaelMengs, Anton Raphaelänˈtôn räˈfäĕl mĕngs [key], 1728–79, German historical and portrait painter, b. Bohemia. He was the pupil of his father, Ismael Mengs (c.1688–…
(Encyclopedia) MonzaMonzamōnˈtsä [key], city (1991 pop. 120,651), Lombardy, N Italy. Manufactures of this highly diversified industrial center include felt hats, carpets, textiles, glass, plastics,…
