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Épernon, Jean Louis de Nogaret, duc d'

(Encyclopedia) Épernon, Jean Louis de Nogaret, duc d'Épernon, Jean Louis de Nogaret, duc d'zhäN lwē də nōgärāˈ dük dāpĕrnôNˈ [key], 1554–1642, French nobleman. He distinguished himself during the…

Geneva Convention, Part IV, Section II

Section II Final Provisions Article 150 The present Convention is established in English and in French. Both texts are equally authentic. The Swiss Federal Council shall arrange…

Holy Roman Emperors (table)

(Encyclopedia) HOLY ROMAN EMPERORS(including dates of reign) Saxon dynasty Otto I, 936–73 Otto II, 973–83 Otto III, 983–1002 Henry II, 1002–24 Salian or Franconian dynasty Conrad II,…

Matilda, countess of Tuscany

(Encyclopedia) Matilda, 1046–1115, countess of Tuscany, called the Great Countess; supporter of Pope Gregory VII in the papal conflict with the Holy Roman emperors. Ruling over Tuscany and parts of…

Vendôme

(Encyclopedia) Vendôme, town (1990 pop. 18,359), Loir-et-Cher dept., N central France, in Orléanais. It is a manufacturing town with food processing, computer, and metal and electrical industries.…