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(Encyclopedia) linguistics, scientific study of language, covering the structure (morphology and syntax; see grammar), sounds (phonology), and meaning (semantics), as well as the history of the…Froebel, Friedrich Wilhelm August
(Encyclopedia) Froebel, Friedrich Wilhelm AugustFroebel, Friedrich Wilhelm Augustfrāˈbəl, frōˈ–, Ger. frēˈdrĭkh vĭlˈhĕlm ouˈg&oobreve;st fröˈbəl [key], 1782–1852, German educator and founder of…Struve
(Encyclopedia) StruveStruveshtr&oomacr;ˈvə [key], family of astronomers. Friedrich Georg Wilhelm von Struve, 1793–1864, was born in Germany but later lived in Russia. While director (1817–39) of…Épinay, Louise Florence Pétronille (de Tardieu d'Esclavelles) La Live d'
(Encyclopedia) Épinay, Louise Florence Pétronille (de Tardieu d'Esclavelles) La Live d'Épinay, Louise Florence Pétronille (de Tardieu d'Esclavelles) La Live d'lwēz flôräNsˈ pātrōnēˈyə də tärdyöˈ…etymology
(Encyclopedia) etymologyetymologyĕtĭmŏlˈəjē [key], branch of linguistics that investigates the history, development, and origin of words. It was this study that chiefly revealed the regular relations…Carl Perkins 1998 Deaths
Carl PerkinsAge: 65 songwriter and singer who influenced rock 'n' roll in its early days by writing such hits as “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby.” Perkins was…Carl Wilson 1998 Deaths
Carl WilsonAge: 51 A founding member of the Beach Boys, Wilson sang and played lead guitar with the group for more than thirty years. Memorable hits like “Good Vibrations” and “Surfin' U.S.A…Carl Barks 2000 Deaths
Carl BarksAge: 99 artist who created the character Scrooge McDuck and illustrated scores of Donald Duck comic books for Disney. Died: Grants Pass, Ore., August 25, 2000 Sirimavo BandaranaikeA…Carl N. Karcher Biography
hamburger entrepeneurDied: January 11, 2008 (Anaheim, California) Best Known as: founder of Carl's Jr. Drive-in Barbecue in California Founder of one of the…Carl G. Fisher Biography
Carl G. FisherEntrepreneur, developer of racetracks, roadways, and resortsBorn: Jan. 12, 1874Birthplace: Greensburg, Indiana Carl Fisher grew up in Indianapolis. He quit school at age 12 to…Trending
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