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Dick, Philip K.

(Encyclopedia) Dick, Philip K. (Philip Kindred Dick), 1928–82, American science-fiction writer, b. Chicago. Dick often wrote of the psychological states of individuals caught in altered realities…

Philip II, king of France

(Encyclopedia) Philip II or Philip Augustus, 1165–1223, king of France (1180–1223), son of Louis VII. During his reign the royal domains were more than doubled, and the royal power was consolidated…

In the News from Fact Monster

From BBC News World News Terms and conditions explained: What are they all about? When you sign up to have a social media account, there are often 'terms and conditions' you have to agree to.…

In the News from Fact Monster

From BBC News World News Terms and conditions explained: What are they all about? When you sign up to have a social media account, there are often 'terms and conditions' you have to agree to. Ayshah…

World News

From BBC News Terms and conditions explained: What are they all about? When you sign up to have a social media account, there are often 'terms and conditions' you have to agree to. Ayshah went to…

Philip III, king of France

(Encyclopedia) Philip III (Philip the Bold), 1245–85, king of France (1270–85), son and successor of King Louis IX. He secured peaceful possession of Poitou, Auvergne, and Toulouse by a small cession…

Judah Philip BENJAMIN, Congress, LA (1811-1884)

Senate Years of Service: 1853-1855; 1855-1857; 1857-1861Party: Whig; Opposition; DemocratBENJAMIN, Judah Philip, a Senator from Louisiana; born on the Island of St. Croix, Danish West Indies (…

May, Philip William

(Encyclopedia) May, Philip William (Phil May), 1864–1903, English pen-and-ink caricaturist, b. Leeds. After living in poverty for many years, he made numerous drawings for the St. Stephen's Review.…