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(ürb N´ zhäN zhôz f´ l v ry ´) (KEY) , 1811–77, French astronomer who made calculations that led to the discovery of the planet Neptune. In co...
1834–96, English poet, artist, craftsman, designer, social reformer, and printer. He has long been considered one of the great Victorians and has be...
(zhäN bät st´ zhôz f´ d läN´br ) (KEY) , 1749–1822, French astronomer and mathematician. He was a member of the bureau of longitudes from 179...
(ändr ´ä säk´k ) (KEY) , 1599–1661, Italian baroque painter, b. Rome. He studied in Rome and in Bologna under Francesco Albani. His masterpiece...
large, aggressive New World freshwater turtle. The two snapping turtle species are the sole members of the family Chelydridae. Snapping turtles prefer...
1722–71, English poet. A graduate of Cambridge, he lived in London writing poems, editing a humorous magazine, and producing plays. His one great po...