(Encyclopedia) AgamemnonAgamemnonăˌgəmĕmˈnŏn [key], in Greek mythology, leader of the Greek forces in the Trojan War; king of Mycenae (or Argos). He and Menelaus were sons of Atreus and suffered the…
actorBorn: 9/16/1927Birthplace: New York City Excelling as a comedic and dramatic actor, he is perhaps best known as the rumpled and seemingly confused Lieutenant Columbo in more than 65 telefilms…
(Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Deva)King of NepalBorn: 12/28/1945Birthplace: Katmandu, Nepal King of Nepal who was shot to death by his son, Crown Prince Dipendra, in a massacre that nearly wiped…
actorBorn: 6/22/1958Birthplace: Royal Oak, Michigan TV and film actor known for his work with director Sam Raimi. Campbell's credits include Congo (1995), Tornado (1996) and an uncredited role in…
(Encyclopedia) Stuart or Stewart, James Francis Edward, 1688–1766, claimant to the British throne, son of James II and Mary of Modena; called the Old Pretender. His birth, falsely rumored by Whigs at…
(Encyclopedia) Walpole, Robert, 1st earl of Orford, 1676–1745, English statesman.
Walpole is usually described as the first prime minister of Great Britain, but he was not a prime minister in the…
(Encyclopedia) Vives, Juan LuisVives, Juan Luishwän l&oomacr;ēsˈ vēˈvās [key], 1492–1540, Spanish humanist and philosopher; friend of Erasmus. At the invitation of King Henry VIII he went to…
Senate Years of Service: 1927-1951Party: DemocratTYDINGS, Millard Evelyn, (father of Joseph Davies Tydings), a Representative and a Senator from Maryland; born in Havre de Grace, Harford…
Senate Years of Service: 1816-1823; 1826-1831 Party: Democratic Republican SMITH, William, a Senator from South Carolina; born around 1762, probably in North Carolina; attended several…
