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1 day ago · Charles II of Spain [a] (6 November 1661 – 1 November 1700) was King of Spain from 1665 to 1700. The last monarch from the House of Habsburg, which had ruled Spain since 1516, neither of his marriages produced children, and he died without a direct heir. He is now best remembered for his physical disabilities, and the War of the Spanish ...
3 days ago · John Langdon Down’s achievements are all the more impressive considering that he did not come from a background of wealth, privilege and connections. He was born in 1828 in Torpoint, Cornwall. His father was an apothecary (at the time, a combination of a GP, chemist and grocer) and despite early signs of academic prowess, Langdon Down spent ...
4 days ago · When asked if the barricades had pushed the crime and crowds to nearby streets, Hammer wrote, “It is too early to tell if there have been significant changes regarding the spaces drug dealers use.
4 days ago · The barricades of 1648 did nothing to resolve the conflict, but the memory of the sustained upheaval of which they were a part, ensured that Louis XIV and his successors were careful to protect royal power. Barricades disappeared in France until the 1789 Revolution. Barricades next contributed to political change in Brussels in 1787.
3 days ago · The Role: Driver – Turkana. Plan International is setting up a field office in Turkana County to support both the host and refugee populations through a multi-sectoral response, focusing on food and livelihoods security, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education in Emergencies, and Protection. We are seeking a reliable Project Driver ...
2 days ago · DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have parted ways with general manager Troy Weaver and hired Trajan Langdon on Friday as president of basketball operations. Detroit has had the NBA’s worst record the past two seasons and won just 23% of its games over four years with Weaver in charge of basketball operations.
3 days ago · DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons are parting ways with general manager Troy Weaver in a retooled front office led by Trajan Langdon, according to a person familiar with the situation.
