SWINDALL Charles , a Representative from Oklahoma; born at College Mound, near Terrell,
Kaufman County, Tex., February 13, 1876; attended the public schools and
Vanderbilt University, Nashville,…
(Encyclopedia) Charles of ValoisCharles of Valoisvälwäˈ [key], 1270–1325, French prince and military leader, third son of Philip III and father of Philip VI. He dominated the reign in France of his…
(Encyclopedia) Frege, GottlobFrege, Gottlobgôtˈlōp frāˈgə [key], 1848–1925, German philosopher and mathematician. He was professor of mathematics (1879–1918) at the Univ. of Jena. Frege was one of…
(Encyclopedia) John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, philanthropic institution founded 1978 by John D. MacArthur (1897–1978), owner of a prominent insurance company and other businesses, and…
(Encyclopedia) Meryon, CharlesMeryon, Charlesshärl mĕryôNˈ [key], 1821–68, French etcher. His short life was saddened by poverty and neglect and complicated by recurring forms of mental aberration.…
(Encyclopedia) Seignobos, CharlesSeignobos, Charlesshärlˈ sānyōbōˈ [key], 1854–1942, French historian. He taught at the Univ. of Paris and wrote many works on French and European history and…
(Encyclopedia) Hallé, Sir CharlesHallé, Sir Charleshălˈē [key], 1819–95, German-English conductor and pianist, originally named Karl Halle. In 1857 he founded the Hallé Orchestra in Manchester,…
