Biography Category
1812–80, U.S. political leader, b. Burke co., Ga. Admitted to the bar in 1834, he filled (1848–49) an unexpired Senate term before serving as circ...
(häl ´sk ) (KEY) , state (1990 pop. 5,302,689), 31,152 sq mi (80,684 sq km), W Mexico, bounded on the west by the Pacific. Guadalajara is the capita...
1430–60, king of Scotland (1437–60), son and successor of James I. During his minority successive earls of Douglas vied for power with factions le...
(John Sobieski) (sôby ´sk ) (KEY) , 1624–96, king of Poland (1674–96), champion of Christian Europe against the Ottomans. Born to an ancient nob...
(ü´v nt) (KEY) , 1900–1976, Swedish novelist and short-story writer. After working as a laborer in the north of Sweden, Johnson moved to Stockholm...
1452–88, king of Scotland (1460–88), son and successor of James II. During his minority he was under the care of his mother, Mary of Guelders, and...