(Encyclopedia) Stratford, John de, d. 1348, English ecclesiastic, archbishop of Canterbury, 1333–48. A doctor of civil and canon law, he was a legal adviser to the court of Edward II and several…
(Encyclopedia) Schongauer, MartinSchongauer, Martinmärˈtēn shōnˈgou-ər [key], 1430–91, German engraver and painter, son of a goldsmith of Colmar, Alsace. Schongauer's only certain painting is Madonna…
(Encyclopedia) Saint-Exupéry, Antoine de (Antoine-Marie-Roger de Saint-Exupéry)Saint-Exupéry, Antoine deäNtwänˈ-märēˈ-rôzhāˈ də săNtĕgzüpārēˈ [key], 1900–1944, French aviator and writer. He became a…
Youngest justice appointed: Joseph Story (age 32)Oldest justice appointed: Horace Lurton (age 65)Oldest justice to serve: Oliver Wendell Holmes (retired at age 90)Shortest term as chief justice:…
actorBorn: 10/26/1942Birthplace: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England After several small and forgettable roles in British films and television series, Hoskins's first starring role came opposite…
GRISWOLD, Matthew, (grandson of Roger Griswold), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Lyme, New London County, Conn., June 6, 1833; attended the common schools and pursued an academic…
CICILLINE, David N., a Representative from Rhode Island; born in Providence, Providence County, R.I., July 15, 1961; graduated from Narragansett High School, Providence, R.I.; B.A., Brown University…
Senate Years of Service:
2011-
Party:
Republican
BOOZMAN, John, a Senator and a Representative from Arkansas; born in Shreveport, La., December 10, 1950; graduated from Northside High School,…
NELSON, John, (son of Roger Nelson), a Representative from Maryland; born in Frederick, Frederick County, Md., June 1, 1791; graduated from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va.,…
U.S. News | Business/Science News Here are the key events in world news for the month of July 2009. U.S. Military Taking Back Afghan Valley from Taliban (July 2): In an…
