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(Encyclopedia) Tebboune, Abdelmadjid, 1945–, Algerian politician, president of Algeria (2019–). Under President Bouteflika, Tebboune held several ministerial posts, including that of communication…Throckmorton, Francis
(Encyclopedia) Throckmorton or Throgmorton, Francis, 1554–84, English conspirator; nephew of Sir Nicholas Throckmorton. A Roman Catholic, he began (1580) a tour of Europe, spent largely in discussing…information theory
(Encyclopedia) information theory or communication theory, mathematical theory formulated principally by the American scientist Claude E. Shannon to explain aspects and problems of information and…Shikoku
(Encyclopedia) ShikokuShikokushĭkōˈk&oomacr; [key], island (1990 pop. 4,240,265), 7,247 sq mi (18,770 sq km), S Japan, separated from Honshu and Kyushu by the Inland Sea. The smallest of the…Epée, Charles Michel, Abbé de l'
(Encyclopedia) Epée, Charles Michel, Abbé de l'Epée, Charles Michel, Abbé de l'shärl mēshĕlˈ äbāˈ də lāpāˈ [key], 1712–89, French pioneer teacher of deaf-mutes. A Jansenist priest, he developed a…chauvinism
(Encyclopedia) chauvinismchauvinismshōˈvənĭzəm [key], word derived from the name of Nicolas Chauvin, a soldier of the First French Empire. Used first for a passionate admiration of Napoleon, it now…shipwreck
(Encyclopedia) shipwreck, complete or partial destruction of a vessel as a result of collision, fire, grounding, storm, explosion, or other mishap. In the ancient world sea travel was hazardous, but…Grenville, George
(Encyclopedia) Grenville, George, 1712–70, British statesman, brother of Earl Temple. He entered Parliament in 1741, held several cabinet posts, and in 1763 became chief minister. His prosecution (…Tarde, Gabriel de
(Encyclopedia) Tarde, Gabriel deTarde, Gabriel degäbrēĕlˈ də tärd [key], 1843–1904, French sociologist and criminologist. During his years of public service as a magistrate, he became interested in…Brittan, Sir Leon
(Encyclopedia) Brittan, Sir LeonBrittan, Sir Leonbrĭtˈən [key], 1939–, British politician. Educated at Cambridge, he was elected to Parliament as a Conservative in 1974. Under Margaret Thatcher he…Trending
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