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An encyclopedic dictionary typically includes many short listings, arranged alphabetically, and discussing a wide range of topics. [1] Encyclopedic dictionaries can be general, containing articles on topics in many different fields; or they can specialize in a particular field, such as art, biography, law, medicine, or philosophy.
Frederica of Hanover. Religion. Roman Catholic. prev. Greek Orthodox. Signature. Sophia of Greece and Denmark ( Greek: Σοφία, Spanish: Sofía; born 2 November 1938) is a member of the Spanish royal family and former Greek royal family who was Queen of Spain during the reign of her husband, King Juan Carlos I, from 1975 to 2014.
Wheaton, Henry, 1785–1848, American jurist and diplomat, b. Providence, R.I., grad. Rhode Island College (now Brown), 1802. After translating the Code Napoléon into English, he practiced law, held various judicial offices, and was (1816–27) reporter of the decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. While reporter he prepared A Digest of the ...
André le Breton, Michel-Antoine David, Laurent Durand and Antoine-Claude Briasson. Publication date. 1751–1766. Encyclopédie, ou dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers (English: Encyclopedia, or a Systematic Dictionary of the Sciences, Arts, and Crafts) was a general encyclopedia published in France between 1751 and 1772.
Encyclopedia. Entry for the French word "Amour" (Love) in a paper encyclopedia ( Larousse Universel) and in an online encyclopedia (Wikimini.org). An encyclopedia ( American English) or encyclopaedia ( British English) [1] is a reference work or compendium providing summaries of knowledge, either general or special, in a particular field or ...
Life. George was born in Copenhagen Castle. His father was Frederick III, King of Denmark and Norway. His mother was Sophie Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg . In 1674, George was a candidate to be elected King of Poland. King Louis XIV of France wanted him to be elected. [2] George was a Lutheran, but Poland was Roman Catholic, [3] so John ...
It was founded in 1870 by C. Berg. Venstre formed a government for the first time in 1901 and remained in power until June 1913. In 1905, Venstre’s left wing, which consisted mainly of small peasants, split off from the party to form the Radical Party. Between the two world wars Venstre held power twice—in 1920-24 and in 1926-29.
