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John Henry
(Encyclopedia)John Henry, legendary African American famous for his strength, celebrated in ballads and tales. In the most popular version of the story, John Henry tries to outwork a steam drill with only his hamme...Collège de France
(Encyclopedia)Collège de France kôlĕzhˈ də fräNs [key], institution of higher learning founded in Paris, France, in 1529 by Francis I at the instigation of Guillaume Budé. It was founded to encourage humanis...Henry, O.
(Encyclopedia)Henry, O.: see O. Henry.Guibert of Ravenna
(Encyclopedia)Guibert of Ravenna gwĭbˈərt, gēbĕrˈ [key], d. 1100, Italian churchman, antipope (1080–1100) Clement III, b. Parma. As imperial chancellor of Italy (1057–63), he consistently supported the Ho...Garnet, Henry
(Encyclopedia)Garnet, Henry: see Garnett, Henry. ...Henry, John
(Encyclopedia)Henry, John: see John Henry.Henry, Fort
(Encyclopedia)Henry, Fort, Tenn.: see Fort Henry. ...Addington, Henry
(Encyclopedia)Addington, Henry: see Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount. ...Cotton, Henry
(Encyclopedia)Cotton, Henry (Thomas Henry Cotton), 1907–87, British golfer, b. Cheshire, England. Although he played as a professional at the age of 17, Cotton did not achieve international recognition until he w...Stuart, Henry
(Encyclopedia)Stuart or Stewart, Henry: see Darnley, Henry Stuart, Lord. ...Browse by Subject
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