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Pacher, Michael
(Encyclopedia) Pacher, MichaelPacher, Michaelmĭkhˈäĕl päˈkhər [key], c.1435–1498, German religious painter and probably a wood carver, a native of the Tyrol. He painted figures reminiscent of the art…2004 Men's Olympic Track & Field Medalists
Event Time 100m Justin Gatlin, USA 9.85 Francis Obikwelu, POR 9.86 Maurice Greene, USA 9.87 200m Shawn Crawford, USA 20.05 Bernard Williams, USA…Pakenham, Sir Edward Michael
(Encyclopedia) Pakenham, Sir Edward MichaelPakenham, Sir Edward Michaelpăkˈənəm [key], 1778–1815, British general. He entered the army in 1794 and served in the wars against Napoleon I, emperor of…1976 Men's Olympic Track & Field Medalists
Event Time 100m Hasely Crawford, TRI 10.06 Donald Quarrie, JAM 10.08 Valeriy Borsov, USSR 10.14 200m Donald Quarrie, JAM 20.23…Harnett, William Michael
(Encyclopedia) Harnett, William MichaelHarnett, William Michaelhärˈnət [key], 1848–92, American painter, b. Ireland. He emigrated to Philadelphia as a child; he first learned engraving and then…Schiavo case
(Encyclopedia) Schiavo case, the legal battles over the guardianship and rights of Theresa Maria Schindler Schiavo (1963–2005). Terri Schiavo was incapacitated and hospitalized in 1990, after she…1968 Men's Olympic Track & Field Medalists
Event Time 100m Jim Hines, USA 9.95 WR Lennox Miller, JAM 10.0 Charile Greene 10.0 200m Tommie Smith, USA 19.83 WR Peter…Choniates, Nicetas
(Encyclopedia) Choniates, Nicetas: see Acominatus, Michael.archangel, in religion
(Encyclopedia) archangelarchangelärkˈānjəl [key], chief angel. They are four to seven in number. Sometimes specific functions are ascribed to them. The four best known in Christian tradition are…Gratz, Barnard
(Encyclopedia) Gratz, BarnardGratz, Barnardgrăts [key], 1738–1801, American merchant, b. Langensdorf, Upper Silesia. Having worked in his cousin's countinghouse in London, Gratz emigrated (1754) to…Trending
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