(Encyclopedia) Condillac, Étienne Bonnot deCondillac, Étienne Bonnot deātyĕnˈ bônōˈ də kôNdēyäkˈ [key], 1715–80, French philosopher who developed the theory of sensationalism (i.e., that all…
(Encyclopedia) Warwick, Richard de Beauchamp, earl of, 1382–1439, English nobleman; son of Thomas de Beauchamp, earl of Warwick. He fought for Henry IV against Owen Glendower in Wales and the Percys…
actorBorn: 10/22/1938Birthplace: Leytonstone, East London, England Sir Derek Jacobi's myriad stage roles have included Cyrano de Bergerac, Uncle Vanya, Adolf Hitler, Oedipus Rex, and a slew of…
NETHERCUTT, George R., Jr., a Representative from Washington; born in Spokane, Spokane County, Wash., October 7, 1944; graduated from North Central High School, Spokane, Wash.; B.A.,…
JACKSON, Richard, Jr., a Representative from Rhode Island; born in Providence, R.I., July 3, 1764; completed preparatory studies in the schools of Providence and Pomfret, Conn.; entered the…
actorBorn: 9/2/1964Birthplace: Beirut, Lebanon Despite a deadpan style, Keanu Reeves has developed an impressive portfolio of acting parts. His theatrical start at Shakespeare and Company in Lenox…
actorBorn: 8/16/30Died: 3/24/2010 (Hollywood Hills, Calif.) Best Known as: actor who played Kelly Robinson in I Spy Veteran actor Robert Culp found fame in…