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Bratianu
(Encyclopedia) BratianuBratianubrətĭäˈn&oomacr; [key] or BratianoBratiano–nô [key], Romanian family. Ion Bratianu, 1821–91, was prominent in the Revolution of 1848 and helped to secure (1866) the…Carol I
(Encyclopedia) Carol I, 1839–1914, prince (1866–81) and first king (1881–1914) of Romania, of the house of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen. He is also called Charles I. A Prussian officer, he was elected to…Elizabeth, queen of Romania
(Encyclopedia) Elizabeth, 1843–1916, queen of Romania, consort of King Carol I, whom she married in 1869. Of German birth, she was the daughter of Hermann, prince of Wied. She completely identified…Brewer's: Shield
The Gold and Silver Shield. Two knights coming from different directions stopped in sight of a trophy shield, one side of which was gold and the other silver. Like the disputants about the…Brewer's: Shields
The most famous in story are the Shield of Achilles described by Homer, of Hercules, described by Hesiod, and of Æneas described by Virgil. Other famous bucklers described in classic story…Zeus's Shield
The Question: What is the shield of Zeus? The Answer: According to Greek mythology, Aegis was the name of the shield carried by Zeus,…Shield Volcanoes
Shield volcanoes are built almost entirely of fluid lava flows. Flow after flow pours out in all directions from a central summit vent, or group of vents, building a broad, gently sloping…Brooke Shields
Brooke Shieldsactress, modelBorn: 5/31/1965Birthplace: New York City A model and actress who started her career by performing in an Ivory Soap commercial when she was just 11 months old. By…Burnett, Carol
(Encyclopedia) Burnett, CarolBurnett, Carolbərnĕtˈ [key], 1936–, American television performer, b. San Antonio, Tex. Beginning her show-business life as a singer, she soon turned to comedy. After…South Shields
(Encyclopedia) South Shields, city (1991 pop. 86,488), South Tyneside, NE England, at the mouth of the Tyne River. It is a significant port. Shipbuilding and marine engineering are the main…Trending
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