George Lucas (born ) is an American motion-picture director, producer, and screenwriter who has created several of the most popular films in history, most notably the original trilogy of Star Wars movies, which spawned one of the largest pop culture phenomena of all time.
Abimael Guzman, born in Mollendo, a port town in the Islay province in southern Peru, was a Peruvian revolutionary and leader of the Maoist insurgent movement "Sendero Luminoso" (Shining Path). He was the illegitimate son of a prosperous trader who won the national lottery and had six sons from three different women.
Adriaen van Utrecht. Adriaen van Utrecht (Antwerp, 12 January – ) was a Flemish painter known mainly for his sumptuous banquet still lifes, game and fruit still lifes, fruit garlands, market and kitchen scenes and depictions of live poultry in farmyards.
George Frideric Handel was born in Germany in , and moved to Britain as a young man. He spent his most productive years there, and became a naturalized British subject in his early 40s. His now-famous Water Music suites, commissioned for King George I for a ceremonial boat ride on the River Thames in London, were first performed during the.
Set against the backdrop of the 18th-century, Arnold Dallimore’s masterful biography of George Whitefield is a grand adventure. From Whitefield’s birth in to to his death in , we witness the exciting life of one who has dedicated his entire life to preaching the TwoIn Volume Two, Dallimore picks up Whitefield’s increasing animosity with John Wesley.
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In Alito’s case, the knighthood was granted by the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George, which is a Roman Catholic order of knighthood – and, despite its name, is not directly associated with any modern military organization.
In this comprehensive biography, we delve into the life and works of Amy Tan, tracing her journey from a childhood marked by cultural clashes and family secrets to her rise as one of the most influential writers of her generation.
His most prominent and effective contribution to the Canadian society and the world is the creation of The David Suzuki Foundation, whose aim is to conserve the environment and to create a sustainable Canada through science-based research, education and policy work. The foundation has launched a number of successful programs that have a common.
The 80s were a big time for fashion. From neon colors to body suits to fingerless gloves, this list will remind you of all the best looks of the decade.