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Constant, Benjamin
(Encyclopedia) Constant, Benjamin (Henri Benjamin Constant de Rebecque)Constant, BenjaminäNrēˈ bäNzhämăNˈ kôNstäNˈ də rəbĕkˈ [key], 1767–1830, French-Swiss political writer and novelist, b. Lausanne…July Revolution
(Encyclopedia) July Revolution, revolt in France in July, 1830, against the government of King Charles X. The attempt of the ultraroyalists under Charles to return to the ancien régime provoked the…Gambetta, Léon
(Encyclopedia) Gambetta, LéonGambetta, LéonlāôNˈ gäNbĕtäˈ [key], 1838–82, French republican leader. A lawyer who achieved some note as an opponent of the Second Empire of Napoleon III, he was elected…miniature painting
(Encyclopedia) miniature painting [Ital.,=artwork, especially manuscript initial letters, done with the red lead pigment minium; the word originally had no implication as to size]. In a general sense…Damon Runyon
Damon RunyonBorn: Oct. 4, 1884Kansas native who gained fame as New York journalist, sports columnist and short-story writer best known for 1932 story collection, “Guys and Dolls.”Died: Dec.…Thomas Griffith 2002 Deaths
Thomas GriffithAge: 86 writer and editor who worked for Time Inc. for 30 years and was known in the organization as the “house liberal.” He was the editor of Life magazine from 1967 until…Alfredo Goyeneche 2002 Deaths
Alfredo GoyenecheAge: 63 president of the Spanish Olympic Committee; member of the International Olympic Committee since 2000; vice president of the SOC from 1987-98; He died of injuries…Bill Russell
Bill RussellBorn: Feb. 12, 1934Basketball C won titles in college (with San Francisco in 1995,56), Olympics (1956) and pros; 5-time NBA MVP (1958,61,62,63,65); led Boston to 11 titles from…Macy Gray Biography
Macy Graymusician Although she was exposed to a variety of music throughout her childhood, both listening to her parents' vast record collection and studying classical piano, it wasn't until…Chuck Green Biography
Chuck Green(Charles Green)tap dancerBorn: 1919Birthplace: Fitzgerald, Georgia Beloved by audiences, Chuck Green was one of the foremost American tap dancers. As a child he stuck bottle caps…Trending
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