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Bojer, Johan

(Encyclopedia) Bojer, JohanBojer, Johanyōˈhän boiˈər [key], 1872–1959, Norwegian writer. Bojer's novels of contemporary Norwegian life treat social issues from a classical liberal viewpoint. The…

Admiral's Men

(Encyclopedia) Admiral's Men, theatrical company of players, officially designated the Admiral's Men in 1585. They were rivals of the Chamberlain's Men and performed at the theaters of Philip…

King Philip's War

(Encyclopedia) King Philip's War, 1675–76, the most devastating war between the colonists and the Native Americans in New England. The war is named for King Philip, the son of Massasoit and chief of…

1 Kings: 7

1 Kings Chapter 7 1 But Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he finished all his house. 2 He built also the house of the forest of Lebanon; the length thereof was an hundred…

Martin Luther King Speeches

Excerpts from King's most famous addresses Related Links Martin Luther King Day Timeline: Martin Luther King, Jr. The History of Martin Luther King Day Notable Speeches African…

King Stephen

King Stephen of England's reign from 1135 until 1154 was characterized by continual civil war as his relatives fought for the throne. Stephen, sometimes called Stephen Blois, was the grandson of…

Thorbecke, Jan Rudolf

(Encyclopedia) Thorbecke, Jan RudolfThorbecke, Jan Rudolfyän r&oomacr;ˈdôlf tôrˈbĕkə [key], 1798–1872, Dutch statesman. An eminent jurist and the leading liberal politician of his day, he was one…

1 Kings: 6

1 Kings Chapter 6 1 And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign…

 Men's Most Combined Overall Medals

Below is a list of the all-time top male medalists at the Summer Games. Michael Phelps tops the list with 20 medals. No   Sport G-S-B 22 Michael Phelps, USA Swimming 18-2-2…