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Ferdinand I, Spanish king of Castile and León

(Encyclopedia) Ferdinand I or Ferdinand the Great, d. 1065, Spanish king of Castile (1035–65) and León (1037–65). He inherited Castile from his father, Sancho III of Navarre, conquered León, and took…

Dillon, John Forrest

(Encyclopedia) Dillon, John Forrest, 1831–1914, American jurist, b. Montgomery co., N.Y., M.D. State Univ. of Iowa, 1850. He abandoned medical practice early in his career and was admitted to the…

Barrett, Lawrence

(Encyclopedia) Barrett, LawrenceBarrett, Lawrencebârˈət [key], 1838–91, American actor, b. Paterson, N.J. An excellent romantic actor, he is best remembered for his portrayal of Cassius to the Brutus…

Alfonso VII, Spanish king of Castile and León

(Encyclopedia) Alfonso VII (Alfonso the Emperor), 1104–57, Spanish king of Castile and León (1126–57), son and successor of Urraca. He recovered the places in Castile that his stepfather, Alfonso I…

Nuevo León

(Encyclopedia) Nuevo LeónNuevo Leónnwāˈvō lāōnˈ [key], state (1990 pop. 3,098,736), 25,136 sq mi (65,102 sq km), N Mexico. Monterrey is the capital. The southern and western parts of the state are…

Muhammad Ali Biography

Muhammad AliBorn: Cassius Clay, Jan. 17, 1942Boxer 1960 Olympic light heavyweight champion; 3-time world heavyweight champ (1964-67, 1974-78,1978-79); defeated Sonny Liston (1964), George…

morris dance

(Encyclopedia) morris dance or morrice dance, rustic dance of the north of England that had its origin in country festivals, such as those of May Day and Whitsunday. Reference to it in English…

Alfonso VIII, Spanish king of Castile

(Encyclopedia) Alfonso VIII (Alfonso the Noble), 1155–1214, Spanish king of Castile (1158–1214), son and successor of Sancho III. Chaos prevailed during his minority, but he quickly restored order…

Bonnat, Léon Joseph Florentin

(Encyclopedia) Bonnat, Léon Joseph FlorentinBonnat, Léon Joseph FlorentinlāôNˈ zhôzĕfˈ flôräNtăNˈ bônäˈ [key], 1833–c.1922, French portrait and historical painter. He is best known for his portraits…