JONES, Isaac Dashiell, a Representative from Maryland; born on the family homestead, âWetcpquin,â Somerset County, Md., November 1, 1806; completed preparatory studies; was graduated from…
(Encyclopedia) LohengrinLohengrinlōˈən-grĭn [key], in medieval German story, a knight of the Holy Grail, son of Parzival. He is sent to rescue Princess Elsa of Brabant from an unwanted suitor. Led to…
(Encyclopedia) AkihitoAkihitoäkēˈhētō [key], 1933–, emperor of Japan (1989–2019). As crown prince, he traveled widely, visiting Great Britain, Canada, the United States, and many countries of Asia…
Senate Years of Service: 1929-1935Party: RepublicanGOLDSBOROUGH, Phillips Lee, a Senator from Maryland; born in Princess Anne, Somerset County, Md., August 6, 1865; educated in public and…
LA FOLLETTE, William Leroy, a Representative from Washington; born in Thorntown, near Shammondale, Boone County, Ind., November 30, 1860; attended the graded schools in Thorntown, Ind., and at…
(Encyclopedia) Puvis de Chavannes, PierrePuvis de Chavannes, Pierrepyĕr püvēˈ də shävänˈ [key], 1824–98, French mural painter, b. Lyons. In 1844 he went to Paris, where he studied under Delacroix and…
(Encyclopedia) WindsorWindsorwĭnˈzər [key], name of the royal house of Great Britain. The name Wettin, family name of Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, consort of Queen Victoria, as well as Saxe-Coburg-…
(Encyclopedia) Bedford, John of Lancaster, duke of, 1389–1435, English nobleman; third son of Henry IV of England and brother of Henry V. At the death (1422) of his brother and succession of his 9-…
