Mary Hill Davis: Texas Baptist champion of women and missionsEDITORS NOTE: Carol Holcomb, professor of church history and Baptist studies in the College of Christian Studies at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, wrote this profile of Mary Hill Davis using her annual addresses to the Womans Missionary Union of Texas during her presidency and later collected in Living Messages. Writing in Davis voice, Holcomb maintains language of the period.
BiographyHailed by critics for his magnificent voice and stage presence, Italian bass-baritone Ildebrando DArcangelo has established himself as one of the most exciting singers of his generation. Ildebrando DArcangelo is well-known to audiences throughout Europe as well as North America.
Gabriele Dell'OttoItalian illustrator and authorGabriele Dell39;OttoDell'Otto in November Born () December 20, (age;51)Rome, ItalyNationalityItalianArea(s)ArtistNotable worksSecret WarGabriele DellOtto (born December 20, ) is an Italian illustrator and author whose works have been published in several countries in the fields of scientific illustration, comic books, calendars, lithographies, books, colored graphic folders, and cover work for magazines and video games. Early lifeDell'Otto was born December 20, , in Rome, Italy.
Antoinette Brown BlackwellAmerican philosopherAntoinette Brown BlackwellBlackwell, c. BornAntoinette Louisa Brown()May 20, Henrietta, New YorkDiedNovember 5, () (aged;96)Elizabeth, New JerseyNationalityAmericanOther;namesAntoinette BlackwellKnown;forFirst woman American ordained minister, Women's rightsSpouseSamuel Charles BlackwellChildren7Antoinette Louisa Brown, later Antoinette Brown Blackwell (May 20, November 5, ), was the first woman to be ordained as a mainstream Protestant minister in the United States.
Michael JacksonPop divaDate of Birth: Country: USAContent:Early Life and the Jackson 5Pop SuperstarSolo Career and "Thriller"Iconic Performances and "Moonwalk"Philanthropy and ScandalsMarriages and ChildrenLater Years and DeathLegacyEarly Life and the Jackson 5Michael Joseph Jackson, dubbed the "King of Pop," was born in Gary, Indiana, into a musical family. The eighth of ten children, his father, Joseph, was a steelworker and musician, while his mother, Katherine, worked as a saleswoman and played the piano.
Fifteen years ago I hired Deirdre Flynn to appear at a Qamp;A before a showing of Warner Bros; version of Robin Hood at Carmel;s Outdoor Forest Theater. I owned a national consumer products business and was forever looking for fun ways to promote the products.
Story of Abraham from the Bible: Life and LessonsTweetAbraham is a man whose character looms large in the history of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Abraham plays an important part in each of these religions.
Peter KellnerThe richest man in the Czech Republic, Co-owner of IngosstrakhCountry: CzechContent:Petr Kellner: The Czech Republic's Wealthiest TycoonThe "Invisible Billionaire"Business Ventures in RussiaAcquisition of IngosstrakhRise to ProminencePersonal LifePetr Kellner: The Czech Republic's Wealthiest TycoonEarly Life and CareerPetr Kellner, a Czech billionaire, began his journey in the world of business as a salesman of copying machines. He later amassed his wealth through Czech coupon privatization, a process that enabled him to acquire shares in hundreds of Czech companies through a significant loan.
And what experiences shaped your artistic practice?There were so many, like what I mentioned earlier, the experiences I had working at a hospital. It was like a summary of life put in front of me, and there was nothing I could do to avert my eyes.
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Gautam GulatiIndian film and TV actorGautam Gulati (born 27 November ) is an Indian film and television actor known for his roles in Tujh Sang Preet Lagayi Sajna, Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani and Diya Aur Baati Hum. In , he participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 891;293; and emerged as the winner.
Full name, Aaron Thibeaux Walker; born May 28, , in Linden, Tex. ; son of Rance Walker (a musician) and Movelia Jimerson (a musician); married Vida Lee in ; children: three; died of pneumonia March 16, Addresses: Record company-- FantasyPrestigeMilestone, 10th and Parker, Berkeley, CA Arguably the first musician to employ an electric guitar, T-Bone Walker is without doubt the one who laid the foundation for what is known as modern urban blues.
Te Ruki Kawiti19th-century Māori rangatira (chief)Te Ruki Kawiti (s 5 May ) was a prominent Māorirangatira (chief). He and Hōne Heke successfully fought the British in the Flagstaff War in 91;193;He traced descent from Rāhiri and Nukutawhiti of the Ngātokimatawhaorua canoe, the ancestors of the Ngāpuhi.
Martin GarrixDutch DJ and producerDate of Birth: Country: NetherlandsContent:Biography of Martin GarrixRising Career and SuccessBreakthrough with AnimalsContinued Success and CollaborationsRecent ReleasesBiography of Martin GarrixEarly Life and Passion for MusicMartijn Garritsen, known by his stage name Martin Garrix, was born on May 14, , in Amstelveen, Netherlands. He developed a passion for music at the young age of four when he started learning the guitar.
Les and Mary studio album32;by Les Paul and Mary Ford Les and Mary is a studio album released by Les Paul and Mary Ford in 91;293; on Capitol Records. The album was available in multiple formats, including a single inch LP (W), as a inch double-album (H), and with two separate options as a 45rpm EP set,91;393; one with 2 tracks per side, the other with four tracks per side.
Fortunino MataniaItalian painter ()Chevalier Fortunino Matania (16 April 8 February ) was an Italian artist noted for his realistic portrayal of World War I trench warfare and of a wide range of historical subjects. LifeBorn in Naples, the son of artist Eduardo Matania, Fortunino Matania studied at his father's studio, designing a soap advertisement at the age of 9 and exhibiting his first work at Naples Academy at By the age of 14 he was helping his father produce illustrations for books and magazines.
Maurine Dallas WatkinsAmerican playwright and screenwriterMaurine Dallas Watkins (July 27, 91;a93; August 10, ) was an American playwright and screenwriter. Early in her career, she briefly worked as a journalist covering the courthouse beat for the Chicago Tribune.
Bela Lugosi filmographyBela Lugosi (), best known for the original screen portrayal of Bram Stoker's Dracula in , performed in many films during the course of his year film career. He appeared in films made in his native Hungary, Germany and New York before re-locating to Hollywood in Films are listed in order of release.
MAN OF THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE The dandy dresser who approaches to shake hands in the foyer of the Sandton Sun looks anything but a church leader. He's dapper in a blue blazer, fawn linen pants and leather shoes that, no doubt, cost an arm and a leg.
Mahatma Gandhi : Biography, Movements, Education, Birth Date ; HistoryMohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, rose to fame as a leading figure in Indias struggle for independence from British colonial rule. Through his writings, speeches, and historical accounts of his actions, Mahatma Gandhi inspired countless individuals to re-examine their lives and embrace the path of non-violence, justice, and social change.
Dillibe OnyeamaNigerian author, publisher ()Charles Dillibe Ejiofor Onyeama (6 January 10 November ) was a Nigerian author and publisher. 91;293;91;393;91;493; In , he became the first black person to finish his studies at Eton College in England.
VLADIMIR HOROWITZ AND HIS BIOGRAPHY (Courtesy: Wikipedia) Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (Russian: ;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;, Vladimir Samojlovi; Gorovits; Ukrainian: ;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;, Volodymyr Samiilovych Horovyts) (1 October ndash; 5 November ) was a Russian-american classical pianist. In his prime, he was considered one of the most distinguished pianists of any age.
Early life of AugustusEmperor of the Roman EmpireThe early life of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, began at his birth in Rome on September 23, 63 BC, and is considered to have ended around the assassination of DictatorJulius Caesar, Augustus' great-uncle and adoptive father, on 15 March 44 BC. Childhood (63 BC 48 BC)Main article: Augustus Augustus was born Gaius Octavius in Rome on 23 September 63 BC.
Michael JordanAmerican basketball playerDate of Birth: Country: USABiography of Michael JordanMichael Jeffrey Jordan is a former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, owner, and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets. He is considered one of the most famous and popular athletes of his era, playing a key role in popularizing the NBA worldwide.
'I owe my existence to Kailash Satyarthi'Rescued from slavery at age 7 by Kailash Satyarthi's Bachpan Bachao Andolan, Om Prakash Gurjar is today one of the world's 7 top influential youngsters. "Not just me.
On 11 November , in the Lateran Palace in Rome, the largest council of church leaders the world had yet witnessed convened. nbsp; bishops, abbots along with observers from the Eastern Patriarchs were all there at the behest of one man.
ObituaryGuenther Roth, a retired professor of sociology at Columbia University, died at the age of 88 on May 18 of complications from advanced prostate cancer, according to his wife Caroline W. Bynum.
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Dictionary of Seventeenth-Century French Philosophers The Dictionary of Seventeenth-Century French Philosophers91;193; is a dictionary of philosophical writers in France between and , edited by Luc Foisneau. An augmented and revised French edition has been published in 91;293;ContentThe Dictionary of Seventeenth-Century French Philosophers presents, in alphabetical order, the work of authors of philosophical texts between and Understanding the seventeenth-century use of the term philosophy in its broadest sense, this dictionary is an encyclopaedia of Early Modern thought encompassing intellectual traditions from scholastic philosophy to literature, poetry, politics, art and sciences.
Meet Elizabeth Anne McDonald Who Was Dean Martin;s First Spouse Elizabeth Anne McDonald was the first spouse of Dean Martin, an American actor, singer, and comedian famous as the King of Cool. Elizabeth and Dean married in and divorced in after welcoming four children.
Lucy Filippini18th-century Roman Catholic saintLucy Filippini (Italian: Santa Lucia Filippini; 13 January 25 March ) is venerated as a Catholicsaint. With the assistance of Cardinal Giovanni Francesco Barbarigo, Rose Venerini founded schools for young women, especially the poor, in Viterbo.