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Lippi

(Encyclopedia) LippiLippilēpˈpē [key], name of two celebrated Italian painters of the 15th cent., Fra Filippo Lippi and his son, Filippino Lippi. Filippino Lippi,Filippino Lippi, c.1457–1504, son…

Philip V, king of Spain

(Encyclopedia) Philip V, 1683–1746, king of Spain (1700–1746), first Bourbon on the Spanish throne. A grandson of Louis XIV of France, he was titular duke of Anjou before Charles II of Spain…

Charles VI, Holy Roman emperor

(Encyclopedia) Charles VI, 1685–1740, Holy Roman emperor (1711–40), king of Bohemia (1711–40) and, as Charles III, king of Hungary (1712–40); brother and successor of Holy Roman Emperor Joseph I.…

World Championships

World Championships at Helsinki, Finland (March 21-28) Men's — 1. Alexei Yagudin, Russia; 2. Evgeny Plushenko, Russia; 3. Michael Weiss, USA Women's — 1. Maria Butyrskaya, Russia; 2.…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: June 8, 1805

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark June 7, 1805June 9, 1805June 8, 1805 Saturday June 8th 1805 It continued to rain moderately all last night this morning was cloudy untill about…

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is observed every November in the United States. Learn about the history of the observance, read biographies of famous Native Americans, try our quizzes, find stats…

Women's History Month

A celebration of women's many accomplishments The women of the U.S. Supreme Court Source: AP Photo/Pablo Martinez MonsivaisWomen's History Month Nobel Winning Scientists Nobel Peace Prize…