Hans Richter (1843-1916) – An Orchestral and Operatic Conductor

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Celebrated conductor, born on April 4, 1843, in Raab, Hungary. Hans Richter was the son of the cathedral chapel master. His mother was a...

John Isaac Guion, (1802-1855)

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John Isaac Guion was the son of Maj. Isaac Guion. He was born in Adams County on Nov. 18, 1802. He was educated in...
Joseph Medill was an editor, newspaper publisher, and Republican party politician.

Joseph Medill: (1823-1899) Editor, Publisher and Politician

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Joseph Medill was an editor, newspaper publisher, and Republican Party politician. He was born April 6, 1823, near St. John, N.B., of Scotch-Irish parentage...
John Barry (1745–1803) was a naval officer and ship owner, frequently called the “Father of the American Navy." 

John Barry (1745–1803): Father of the American Navy

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John Barry (1745–1803) was a naval officer and ship owner, frequently called the “Father of the American Navy." He served in the Continental Navy during...
Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772) was a Swedish philosopher, theologian, scientist, and mystic. He was born in Stockholm on January 29, 1688.

Emanuel Swedenborg – Philosopher, theologian, scientist, and mystic (1688–1772)

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Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772) was a Swedish philosopher, theologian, scientist, and mystic. He was born in Stockholm on January 29, 1688. He attended the University...
Terracotta is an Italian term for a sturdy, durable, and attractive earthenware form made from clay of superior quality.

What is Terracotta?

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Terracotta is an Italian term for a sturdy, durable, and attractive earthenware form made from clay of superior quality. It is used in making...
Achilles Pugh was born in Chester County, Pa., on March 10, 1805. Four years later, his father settled in Cadiz, O., and at the age of 17, Achilles entered the Cadiz Informant office to learn the printers’ trade.

Achilles Pugh: Famous Character in Printing Trade

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Achilles Pugh was born in Chester County, Pa., on March 10, 1805. Four years later, his father (Thomas and Esther (Gatchell) Pugh) settled in...
(Left to right) Deputy Führer Rudolf Hess, Hitler, and Gauleiter Julius Streicher.

Memorable Photographs of Nazi History

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Memorable Photographs of Nazi History: Within three years of their first electoral success, the Nazis took hold of political power in Germany when Adolf...
John Hays Hammond Jr. lives and works in a medieval-style castle, which he built on rocky New England coast near Gloucester, Massachusetts.

John Hays Hammond Jr. – The Father of Radio Control

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An "inventor's inventor," whose hundreds of patents underlie much of our modern technology. John Hays Hammond Jr. lives and works in a medieval-style castle,...
Hambacher Festival was a German national democratic festival held from May 27 to 30, 1832, at Hambach Castle, near Neustadt an der Weinstraße, in the current region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

The Hambach Festival (1832 A.D.)

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The history of the Hambach Festival revealed it was a German national democratic event held from May 27 to 30, 1832, at Hambach Castle,...
Edward Phelps Barnum (1831–1902), of St. Cloud, was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, on June 16, 1831.

Edward Phelps Barnum Biography (1831-1902)

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Edward Phelps Barnum (1831–1902), of St. Cloud, was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, on June 16, 1831. His father, John S. Barnum, was a...
François Chabot was a French revolutionary born in Saint-Geniez, France, on October 23, 1756. In childhood, he entered the Capuchin order.

François Chabot – French Revoluionist (1756-1794)

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François Chabot was a French revolutionary born in Saint-Geniez, France, on October 23, 1756. In childhood, he entered the Capuchin order. His interest in...
A fascinating history of Circus, actually a word from Latin without change, means "circle”. The Romans used it to indicate the place in each city where chariot races, gladiatorial contests, and feats of skill were held.

The Fascinating History of Circus

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A fascinating history of Circus, actually a word from Latin without change, means "circle”. The Romans used it to indicate the place in each...
Samuel Louis Campbell, of Wabasha, one of the oldest living members of the Bar of Minnesota, was born August 16, 1824, in Columbus, Chenango County, New York.

Samuel Louis Campbell – Member of the Bar of Minnesota

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Samuel Louis Campbell, of Wabasha, was one of the oldest living members of the Bar of Minnesota. Samuel Louis Campbell was born on August 16, 1824,...
Hudson Wilson was the banker of Faribault, Minnesota. He was born in the town of Concord, Lake County, Ohio, on November 10, 1830, the son of Orrin and Harriet (Winchell) Wilson.

Hudson Wilson: The Banker of Faribault Minnesota

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Hon. Hudson Wilson was the banker of Faribault, Minnesota. He was born in the town of Concord, Lake County, Ohio, on November 10, 1830,...
The War of 1812 between Britain and USA erupted, mostly with shipping. Britain was restricting America’s seaborne trade with other nations.

Jumping the Gun – The War of 1812

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The War of 1812 between Britain and the United States erupted over a few issues, mostly to do with shipping. The Yanks didn’t like...
Canot Theodore was born in Florence in 1804. His father was a captain and paymaster in the French army, and his mother was a native of Piedmont.

Canot Theodore: Italian Adventurer and Slave Trader

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Canot Theodore was born in Florence in 1804. His father was a captain and paymaster in the French army, and his mother was a...
Adam Lewis Bingaman was the most influential Whig leader in Mississippi. He was born on February 11, 1793.

Adam Lewis Bingaman – Great Whig Leader in Mississippi

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Adam Lewis Bingaman was the most influential Whig leader in Mississippi. He was born on February 11, 1793. He had an exceptional distinction among...
Andrew Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, on 25 Nov 1837. None even of the mighty makers of their own fortunes began close to absolute zero.

How Did Andrew Carnegie Make His Fortune

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How did Andrew Carnegie make his fortune? Andrew Carnegie was a famous American iron master, manufacturer, and philanthropist. He was born in Dunfermline, Scotland,...
Thomas Carlyle - Famous Scottish critic and historian (1795-1881)

Thomas Carlyle – Famous Scottish Critic, Philosopher, And Historian (1795-1881)

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Thomas Carlyle was a famous Scottish critic, philosopher, and historian. He was born at Ecclefechan, Dumfriesshire, on 4 December 1795. A leading Victorian writer,...
History of Sonar - A sonar operator is on an American submarine in the Second World War.

The History of Sonar – Underwater Listening Device

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History of Sonar, an Underwater Listening Device On January 9, 1917, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany gave the order for unrestricted submarine warfare to commence....
Canute – Second King of Denmark

Canute – Second King of Denmark

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Canute (ka-nut') the Great Knud, or Knut, the second king of Denmark of that name and first Danish king of England: b. in the...
Andrew Ryan McGill was governor of Minnesota in 1887 and 1888. Those years were of the greatest development and general prosperity in the State's history.

Biography of Andrew Ryan McGill

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Andrew Ryan McGill was governor of Minnesota in 1887 and 1888. A remarkable period of development and prosperity is marked in the history of...
John Ericsson (1803-1889) was a Swedish-American inventor and engineer, famous for the iron-clad monitor.

John Ericsson – Inventor of Ironclad Monitor

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John Ericsson (1803–1899) was a Swedish-American inventor and engineer, famous for the iron-clad monitor. He was not a man of any invention or unknown...
The battle of Chickamauga (chik-a-ma'ga), was fought near Chickamauga Creek’ and on Georgia soil, 19-20 September 1863.

The Furious Battle of Chickamauga 1863

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The battle of Chickamauga (chik-a-ma'ga), was fought near Chickamauga Creek’ and on Georgia soil, 19-20 September 1863. Gen. Rosecrans forced Gen. Braxton Bragg out...