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Whitaker, Pernell

(Encyclopedia) Whitaker, Pernell, 1964–2019, American boxer, b. Norfolk, Va. A left-handed fighter with brilliant defensive skills, he was a 1984 Olympic gold medalist in the 132-pound lightweight…

Duarte, José Napoleón

(Encyclopedia) Duarte, José NapoleónDuarte, José Napoleóndwärˈtā [key], 1925–90, president of El Salvador (1980–82, 1984–89). A Christian Democrat, he was mayor of San Salvador (1964–70). In 1972,…

Kaiser, Georg

(Encyclopedia) Kaiser, GeorgKaiser, Georggāˈôrkh kīˈzər [key], 1878–1945, German expressionist playwright. His early plays dealt with the erotic and the psychological. In maturity Kaiser turned to…

Rose, Pete

(Encyclopedia) Rose, Pete (Peter Edward Rose), 1941–, American baseball player, b. Cincinnati. The National League Rookie of the Year in 1963 and Most Valuable Player in 1973, Rose was a switch…