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Goltz, Colmar, Freiherr von der
(Encyclopedia) Goltz, Colmar, Freiherr von derGoltz, Colmar, Freiherr von derkôlˈmär frīˈhĕr fən dər gôlts [key], 1843–1916, Prussian field marshal and military historian. A soldier, he served in the…Bukele Ortez, Nayib Armando
(Encyclopedia) Bukele Ortez, Nayib Armando, 1981–, Salvadoran businessman and politician. Of Palestinian descent, he followed his father into business at an early age. Originally a member of the…hogback
(Encyclopedia) hogback, sharp-crested ridge with steep slopes on both sides, formed by the erosion of steeply tilted rock layers. Hogbacks are commonly formed along the eroded flanks of large,…kame
(Encyclopedia) kamekamekām [key], low, steep, rounded hill or ridge of layered sand and gravel drift, developed from glacial deposits. Kames were probably formed by streams of melting glacial ice…ephod
(Encyclopedia) ephod, sacred linen garment worn by the high priests of Israel. It was in two parts—one covering the back, one the front of the body to the hips—and was fastened at the shoulders by…Dodge City
(Encyclopedia) Dodge City, city (2020 pop. 27,788), seat of Ford co., SW Kans., on the Arkansas River; inc. 1875. The distribution center for a wheat…Tisza, Count Stephen
(Encyclopedia) Tisza, Count Stephen, 1861–1918, Hungarian premier (1903–5, 1913–17); son of Kálmán Tisza. He believed in strong personal government and sought to make Hungary a forceful partner in…Broder, David Salzer
(Encyclopedia) Broder, David Salzer, 1929n–2011, American journalist, b. Chicago Heights, Ill., grad. Univ. of Chicago (1947). Noted for measured and incisive political analysis, Broder worked for…Najib Razak
(Encyclopedia) Najib Razak or Najib Tun RazakNajib Tun Razaknäjēbˈ t&oomacr;n räˈzäk [key], 1958–, Malaysian politician. A Malay, he is a member of a prominent political family, the son of…Kesselring, Albert
(Encyclopedia) Kesselring, AlbertKesselring, Albertälˈbĕrt kĕsˈəlrĭng [key], 1885–1960, German field marshal. An artillery staff officer in World War I, he later joined the air force and rapidly rose…Trending
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