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Bolkiah Mu'izzadin Waddaulah, Sir Hassanal
(Encyclopedia) Bolkiah Mu'izzadin Waddaulah, Sir Hassanal, 1946–, sultan of Brunei (1967–). He succeeded to the throne after the abdication of his father, Sultan Sir Omar Ali Saifuddin. Known as a…Youlou, Fulbert
(Encyclopedia) Youlou, FulbertYoulou, Fulberty&oomacr;ˈl&oomacr; [key], 1917–72, first president (1960–63) of Congo (Brazzaville). Originally a Roman Catholic priest, he entered politics,…Birkbeck, Morris
(Encyclopedia) Birkbeck, Morris, 1764–1825, English pioneer in the United States. One of the most advanced agriculturists in England, he had a huge farm in Surrey. In 1817 he emigrated to the United…Rodchenko, Aleksandr
(Encyclopedia) Rodchenko, Aleksandr. 1891–1956, Russian painter, sculptor, photographer, and designer, b. St. Petersburg. One of the most important and versatile avant-garde artists to emerge after…A Farmer: New Constitution Creates a National Government, Will not Abate Foreign Influence, Dangers of Civil War and Despotism
New Constitution Creates a National Government, Will not Abate Foreign Influence, Dangers of Civil War and DespotismA Farmer7 March 1788by A Farmer, A FarmerSee also Federalist No. 3There are…Riley, Bridget
(Encyclopedia) Riley, Bridget, 1931–, English painter. Associated with the pop art movement, Riley covers large canvases with interlocking bands, undulating curves, scattered discs, or repeated…Klein, Calvin Richard
(Encyclopedia) Klein, Calvin RichardKlein, Calvin Richardklīn [key], 1942–, American fashion designer, b. New York City. In 1968 he established Calvin Klein Limited, which produced clothes and…Guadiana
(Encyclopedia) GuadianaGuadianagwäᵺyäˈnä [key], river, 510 mi (821 km) long, rising in the La Mancha Plateau, E Spain. It flows west through central Spain, then south, forming part of the Spanish-…macramé
(Encyclopedia) macramémacramémăkˈrəmāˌ [key], a technique of decorative knotting employing simple basic knots to create a multitude of patterns. The term derives from an Arabic word for braided…Dies, Martin, Jr.
(Encyclopedia) Dies, Martin, Jr.Dies, Martin, Jr.dīz [key], 1901–72, American political leader, b. Colorado, Tex. A lawyer, he represented Texas as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of…Trending
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