Biography Category
1773–1857, British scientist. He is recognized as the founder of aerodynamics on the basis of his pioneering experiments and studies of the principl...
(äNr ´ r s ´) (KEY) , 1844–1910, French primitive painter, b. Laval. He was, from the first, entirely self-taught, and his work remained consiste...
(t ´k brä) (KEY) , 1546–1601, Danish astronomer. The most prominent astronomer of the late 16th cent., he paved the way for future discoveries by...
associations of individuals with a common professional interest, intended to promote learning. Many societies publish the proceedings of their meeting...
(kärl f n p l ´t ) (KEY) , 1826–86, German historical painter; son of Ferdinand Piloty (1786–1844), a noted German lithographer. Karl first won ...
1930–, Shiite grand ayatollah in Iraq, b. Mashhad, Iran. Educated in religious schools in his native Iran, he went to Shiite holy city of Najaf, Ira...