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Allende, Ignacio

(Encyclopedia) Allende, IgnacioAllende, Ignacioēgnäˈsyō äyānˈdā [key], 1779–1811, Mexican revolutionist. He was a captain in the army when he joined the movement against Spanish domination. He played…

Brewer's: Poets

(Greek, poieo, to make). Skalds of Scandinavia (etym., scalla, to sing, Swedish, etc.) Minnesingers of the Holy Empire (Germany), love-singers. Troubadours of Provenee in France (troubar,…

Timeline of Key Events in Cuban History

World > International Relations These are key dates in Cuban history, from Columbus's arrival in 1492 to the present. 1492 Christopher Columbus arrives in Cuba and claims the territory for…

Catalan literature

(Encyclopedia) Catalan literature, like the Catalan language, developed in close connection with that of Provence. In both regions the rhymed songs of the troubadours flourished as an art form from…

Montale, Eugenio

(Encyclopedia) Montale, EugenioMontale, Eugenioā&oomacr;jĕˈnyō mōntäˈlā [key], 1896–1981, Italian poet, critic, and translator. After working as an editor, Montale became chief librarian of the…

Argentina Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members

Info   Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign GovernmentsDate of Information: 8/3/2022 Pres. Alberto Angel Fernandez Vice Pres. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner Chief of Cabinet Juan Luis…

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Biography

Gloria Macapagal-ArroyoPresident of the PhilippinesBorn: April 5, 1947 Daughter of the late Philippine President Diosdado Macapagal, Macapagal-Arroyo graduated from Assumption College in the…

Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Miguel

(Encyclopedia) Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Miguel, 1960–, Cuban political leader. Trained as an electrical engineer, he served (1982–85) as a radio specialist in the armed forces and taught at the Villa…