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Pope Julius II

Name at birth: Giuliano della RoverePope Julius II is remembered more for his patronage of the arts -- including commissioning Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel -- than for his…

King Charles II

Charles II was the British monarch whose reign marked the period known as the Restoration -- the restoration of the monarchy after years of being a republic under Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector of…

60 Minutes II

CBSMidseason DebutWednesday 9:00-10:00 p.m.Correspondents:Bob Simond, Dan Rather, Charlie Rose and Vicki Mabrey If it ain't broke, don't fix it. CBS took this adage to heart, having virtually…

Brewer's: George II

was nicknamed “Prince Titi.” (See Titi.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894George IIIGeometry A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V…

Oscar Hammerstein II

Name at birth: Oscar Greeley Clendinning Hammerstein IIOscar Hammerstein II was one of the 20th century's most influential writers of musical plays, a lyricist who collaborated with composer Richard…

John Paul II

Karol Wojtyla was elected pope on October 16, 1978, becoming the Catholic Church's first non-Italian pontiff in over 450 years. He took the name John Paul II as a nod to his predecessor, John Paul I…

King William II

England's King William II, also known as William Rufus, was the third son of William the Conqueror and his successor to the throne. His reign lasted from 1087 until he died from an arrow injury in…

II. Ozone Depletion

For over 50 years, chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, were thought of as miracle substances. They are stable, nonflammable, low in toxicity, and inexpensive to produce. Over time, CFCs found uses…

Dream Team II

Dream Team II Head coach Don Nelson's 12-man NBA All-Star squad that cruised to gold medal at 1994 World Basketball Championships in Toronto— Derrick Coleman, Joe Dumars, Kevin Johnson, Larry…

King Abdullah II

King Abdullah II has ruled Jordan since the 1999 death of his father, King Hussein I. As king, Abdullah has continued his father's policy of making Jordan a moderate voice in the Middle East, with…