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1Columbus — Christopher Columbus † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Christopher Columbus (Italian CRISTOFORO COLOMBO; Spanish CRISTOVAL COLON.) Born at Genoa, or on Genoese territory, probably 1451; died at Valladolid, Spain, 20 May 1506. His… …
2Christopher Columbus — Christopher Columbus † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Christopher Columbus (Italian CRISTOFORO COLOMBO; Spanish CRISTOVAL COLON.) Born at Genoa, or on Genoese territory, probably 1451; died at Valladolid, Spain, 20 May 1506. His… …
3Il Capitano — (the Captain) is a masked character from the Commedia dell Arte. PersonalityThe character of Il Capitano is a veteran sailor or soldier who pretends to be strong and brave; he often convinces people of these facts, though in actuality he really… …
4veld — /velt, felt/, n. the open country, bearing grass, bushes, or shrubs, or thinly forested, characteristic of parts of southern Africa. Also, veldt. [1795 1805; < Afrik < D: FIELD] * * * ▪ grasslands, Africa Introduction Afrikaans“field” name given …
5Crimean Tatars in Bulgaria — Part of a series on Crimean Tatars …
6Taylor, Dame Elizabeth — ▪ American actress in full Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor born Feb. 27, 1932, London, Eng. American motion picture actress noted for her beauty and her portrayals of emotionally volatile characters. Taylor s American parents were residing in… …
7Sigismund — • King of Germany and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, b. 15 February, 1361, at Nuremberg; d. at Znaim, Bohemia, 9 December, 1437 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Sigismund Sigismund …
8china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material …
9China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast …
10United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …
