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Saxe, Maurice, comte de
(Encyclopedia) Saxe, Maurice, comte deSaxe, Maurice, comte demōrēsˈ kôNt də säks [key], 1696–1750, marshal of France, one of the greatest generals of his age. He was the illegitimate son of Augustus…Callot, Jacques
(Encyclopedia) Callot, JacquesCallot, Jacqueszhäk kälōˈ [key], c.1592–1635, French etcher and engraver, b. Nancy. Callot was an influential innovator and a brilliant observer of his time. In 1612 he…Watteau, Jean-Antoine
(Encyclopedia) Watteau, Jean-AntoineWatteau, Jean-Antoinewätōˈ, Fr. zhäNˈ-äNtwäNˈ vätōˈ [key], 1684–1721, French painter of Flemish descent, b. Valenciennes. Until 1704 poverty forced him to work in…U.S. News: Petraeus Resigns as CIA Director
Major U.S. news stories, from the President Election to the Chicago Teachers' Strike General David Petraeus and author Paula Broadwell Related Links 2012 Year in Review…Jackie Brown
Director/Writer: Quentin TarantinoDirector of Photography:Guillermo NavarroEditor:Sally MenkeProduction Designer:David WascoProducer:Lawrence BenderMiramax; R; 154 minutesRelease:12/97Cast:…John V, Byzantine emperor
(Encyclopedia) John V (John Palaeologus)John Vpālˌēŏlˈəgəs [key], 1332–91, Byzantine emperor (1341–91), son and successor of Andronicus III. Forced to fight John VI (John Cantacuzene), who usurped…John, Saint
(Encyclopedia) John, Saint, one of the Twelve Apostles, traditional author of the fourth Gospel, three letters, and the Book of Revelation (see John, Gospel according to Saint; John, letters;…gas laws
(Encyclopedia) gas laws, physical laws describing the behavior of a gas under various conditions of pressure, volume, and temperature. Experimental results indicate that all real gases behave in…1999 MacArthur Foundation Awards
The MacArthur Foundation awards monetary prizes each year in order to provide financial assistance for selected innovators.Jillian Banfield, 39, mineralogist; Madison, Wisc.Carolyn Bertozzi…On the Shelf
On the ShelfIn France the young girls have a dull time of it till they are married, when 'Vive la liberte!' becomes their motto. In America, as everyone knows, girls early sign the…Trending
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