(Encyclopedia) OdysseusOdysseusōdĭsˈēəs [key], Lat. UlyssesOdysseusy&oomacr;lĭsˈēz [key], in Greek mythology, son and successor of King Laertes of Ithaca. A leader of Greek forces during the…
(Encyclopedia) Hildebert of LavardinHildebert of Lavardinhĭlˈdəbərt, lăvˈərdĭn; lävärdăNˈ [key], c.1056–1133, French churchman, bishop of Le Mans (1096–1125), and archbishop of Tours (1125–33). He…
(Encyclopedia) WatervlietWatervlietwôˌtərvlētˈ, wôˈtərvlētˌ, wŏˈ– [key], industrial city (1990 pop. 11,061), Albany co., E N.Y., on the Hudson River, opposite Troy, near the terminus of the Erie…
The Final BattlesClassical MythologyAchilles: The Angry Young HeroDon't Try This at Home!To War!The Final Battles Though Achilles himself would not fight, he agreed to lend his armor to his squire,…
THURMAN, John Richardson, a Representative from New York; born in New York City October 6, 1814; was graduated from Columbia College in 1835; moved to Warren County, near Chestertown, N.Y.,…
WESTBROOK, Theodoric Romeyn, a Representative from New York; born in Fishkill, Dutchess County, N.Y., November 20, 1821; attended the common schools and was graduated from Rutgers College, New…
WICKES, Eliphalet, a Representative from New York; born in Huntington, Long Island, N.Y., April 1, 1769; during the Revolution was employed as an express rider; studied law; was admitted to…
PIERSON, Job, a Representative from New York; born in East Hampton, Suffolk County, N.Y., September 23, 1791; attended the common schools; was graduated from Williams College in 1811; studied…
GALLO, Dean Anderson, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Hackensack, N.J., November 23, 1935; attended public schools; realtor; president, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council, 1970;…
BYRNE, William Thomas, a Representative from New York; born in the town of Florida, Montgomery County, N.Y., March 6, 1876; attended the public schools; was graduated from Albany (N.Y.) Law…
