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Gregory XII
Gregory XII c.1327-1417, pope (1406-15), a Venetian named Angelo Correr; successor of Innocent VII. As a condition of election, Gregory promised to do everything possible to end the Great Schism , including the relinquishing of his office. Negotiations were opened with the Avignon antipope, Benedi... Read more
Gregory IX
Gregory IX 1143?-1241, pope (1227-41), an Italian named Ugolino di Segni, b. Anagni; successor of Honorius III. As cardinal under his uncle, Innocent III, he became, at St. Francis' request, the first cardinal protector of the Franciscans. About 84 when he was elected, he was a vigorous pope despit... Read more
Gregory XI
Gregory XI 1330-78, pope (1370-78), a Frenchman named Pierre Roger de Beaufort. He was the successor of Urban V, who had made an unsuccessful attempt to remove the papacy from Avignon to Rome (1367-70). From the time of his election Gregory heard prophetic admonitions to go to Rome, first from St. ... Read more
Gregory X
Gregory X d. 1276, pope (1271-76), an Italian named Tebaldo Visconti, b. Piacenza; successor of Clement IV. After Clement IV's death the cardinals took 34 months to elect a pope. Gregory was archdeacon of Liège when elected and neither a cardinal nor a priest. At the time he was in the Holy ... Read more
Gregory XVI
Gregory XVI 1765-1846, pope (1831-46), an Italian named Bartolomeo Alberto Capellari, b. Belluno; successor of Pius VIII. In 1783 he became a Camaldolite and was (1825) created cardinal. Gregory was a conservative both in politics and theology, and he was continually opposed by liberals throughout ... Read more
James Gregory
James Gregory 1638-75, Scottish mathematician. He invented a reflecting telescope (1661), which he described in his Optica promota (1663). In 1668 he became professor of mathematics at the Univ. of St. Andrews and, in 1674, professor of mathematics at the Univ. of Edinburgh. He originated a photo... Read more
Horace Gregory
Horace Gregory 1898-1982, American poet and critic, b. Milwaukee, Wis., grad. Univ. of Wisconsin, 1923. His poetry is noted for its dramatic structure and penetrating insights into the harshness of contemporary life. Among his volumes of poetry are Chelsea Rooming House (1930), Poems, 1930-1940 ... Read more
Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck 1916-2003, American movie actor, b. La Jolla, Calif., as Eldred Gregory Peck. Peck studied at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse and debuted on Broadway in The Morning Star (1942) and in film in Days of Glory (1944). He achieved stardom in 1944 with his role in The Keys to the King... Read more
Gregory XIII
Gregory XIII 1502-85, pope (1572-85), an Italian named Ugo Buoncompagni, b. Bologna; successor of St. Pius V. He is best known for his work on the calendar , and the reformed calendar, the Gregorian, is named for him. He was prominent at the Council of Trent (1545, 1559-63; see Trent, Council of ... Read more
Saint Gregory the Illuminator
Saint Gregory the Illuminator d. c.330, churchman, called the Apostle of Armenia. He was the first metropolitan of Armenia and is revered as founder of the Armenian Church . Feast: Sept. 30. ... Read more

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Gregory, Thomas Watt
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law GREGORY, THOMAS WATT Thomas Watt Gregory served as attorney general of the United States under President...coincided with the entry of the United States into world war i,Gregory's justice department experienced tremendous growth. He presided...
Gregory I
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Gregory I Gregory I (ca. 540-604), commonly called St. Gregory the Great, was pope from 590 to 604. He was truly a founder of the Middle Ages, both through his decisive policies as pope and through his widely read writings. Born at Rome...
St. Gregory of Tours
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography St. Gregory of Tours The Frankish bishop and historian St. Gregory of Tours (538-594) was a Christian leader who wrote...territory of the Arverni in south-central France, Gregory was born on Nov. 30, 538. His father had been a Roman...
Dick Gregory
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Dick Gregory A renown comedian, Dick Gregory (born 1932) used his wit and humor to advance his deep interest in civil rights and world peace. Dick Gregory was born Richard Claxton Gregory on October 12, 1932, into...
Saint Gregory VII
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Saint Gregory VII d. 1085, pope (1073-85), an Italian (b. near Rome...II. He was one of the greatest popes. Feast: May 25. Life Gregory was chaplain to Gregory VI and accompanied him into exile in Cologne in 1046. He returned...
Saint Gregory I
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Saint Gregory I (Saint Gregory the Great), c.540-604, pope (590-604), a Roman; successor...leadership. His feast is celebrated on Mar. 12. Early Career Gregory was born to a wealthy patrician family and at the age of 30 he was...
Lady Augusta Gregory
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Lady Augusta Gregory The Irish dramatist Lady Augusta Gregory (1852-1932) is best known for her collaboration with...spoken by the people. In 1881 she married Sir William Gregory of Coole Park (an estate near Gort), member of Parliament...
Gregory Oliver Hines
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Gregory Oliver Hines Dancer and actor Gregory Oliver Hines (born 1946) began his career when he was still...in Hollywood. Valentine's Day, 1946, marks the birth of Gregory Hines in New York City. His father was Maurice Sr., who worked...
Gregory, Anita (Kohsen) (1925-1984)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology Gregory, Anita (Kohsen) (1925-1984) British parapsychologist...background in psychology; her late husband, C. C. L. Gregory, was also a parapsychologist. Anita Gregory was principal lecturer in education at the Polytechnic of...
Gregory XVI
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Gregory XVI Gregory XVI (1765 – 1846) was the last monk to be elected pope and...second member in a line of popes dating back to Peter the Apostle. Gregory XVI authored 11 papal letters. Gregory XVI was born Bartolomeo Alberto...

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Gregory, Duncan Farquharson
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography Gregory, Duncan Farquharson ( b . Edinburgh...23 February 1844) mathematics . Duncan Gregory came from a family with a long tradition...grandfather was the mathematician James Gregory. Gregory attended the Edinburgh Academy...
Gregory, William
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography Gregory, William ( b . Edinburgh, Scotland, 25 December 1803; d . Edinburgh, 24 April 1858) chemistry , biology . William Gregory was the fourth son of James Gregory, professor of medicine at the University of Edinburgh. William...
Gregory's Girl
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers GREGORY'S GIRL UK, 1980 Director: Bill Forsyth...Colin Tully. Cast: John Gordon Sinclair (Gregory ); Dee Hepburn (Dorothy ); Jake D...John Bett (Alistair ); David Anderson (Gregory's Dad ); Billy Feeley (Mr. Anderson...
Gregory, David
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography Gregory, David ( b . Aberdeen, Scotland, 3 June...Kinnairdie in Banffshire, and nephew of James Gregory, David graduated from Marischal College...William Whiston) Isaac Newton. Attempts by Gregory in 1684 and 1687 to start a correspondence...
Gregory, Frederick Gugenheim
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography Gregory, Frederick Gugenheim ( b . London, England...27 November 1961) plant physiology . Gregory ’ s unusual abilities in mathematics...their value to agriculture. The outcome of Gregory ’ s 1928 visit to the Gazira...
Gregory (More Correctly Gregorie), James
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography Gregory (More Correctly Gregorie), James ( b . Drumoak, near...mathematics, optics , astronomy . The youngest son of John Gregory, minister of the manse of Drumoak, James Gregory was descended through his father from the fiery Clan Macgregor...
Markopoulos, Gregory
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers MARKOPOULOS, Gregory Nationality: American. Born: Toledo...Culture (New York), Spring 1967. "Gregory Markopoulos: Free Association—...Autumn 1967. "Index to the Work of Gregory Markopoulos, Years 1967/70," with...
Gregory, Olinthus Gilbert
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography Gregory, Olinthus Gilbert ( b . Yaxley, England...applied mathematics, science education . Gregory was one of the band of self-taught or...the post until his retirement in 1838. Gregory ’ s most important scientific...
Gregory
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable Gregory male forename, especially that of a number of popes. Gregory VII ( c. 1020–85), pope from 1073...penance at Canossa in 1077; finally deposed in 1084, Gregory died at Salerno, his last words being, ‘...
Gregory VII, St
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church Gregory VII, St (d. 1085), Pope from 1073...monastic vows. He was chaplain to Pope Gregory VI and after the accession of Leo IX...which declared the Pope deposed (1076). Gregory then deposed and excommunicated Henry and...

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Gregory reaps rewards from giving
Newspaper article from: Grayslake Review (IL); 6/8/2000; ; 700+ words ; When things get overwhelming, Megan Gregory relies on her faith to keep her strong...things when Christ strengthens me," said Gregory, a Grayslake resident who recently graduated...Township High School. Over the years, Gregory's faith has given her the strength to...
Gregory still in fast lane
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 10/13/2005; ; 700+ words ; ...SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Chester Gregory II is busy with the hit Broadway production...PHOTO - Color) (PHOTO PROVIDED) Chester Gregory II has made a name for himself in the...in the hit production, "Hairspray," Gregory, a 1991 alumnus of Emerson School for...
Gregory takes assistant's job at Michigan State
Newspaper article from: Arlington Heights Post (IL); 4/22/1999; ; 700+ words ; STAFF WRITER Just before Brian Gregory's junior season for Hersey High School...out the entire year. But it wasn't in Gregory's nature to give up quite so easily. By November, Gregory was using crutches but still taking shots...
Gregory of Tours: History and Society in the Sixth Century
Magazine article from: The Catholic Historical Review; 4/1/2002; ; 700+ words ; Gregory of Tours: History and Society in the Sixth...appeared during the 1400th anniversary of Gregory's death, when many learned conferences...has published at least eleven articles on Gregory in addition to this book. With Pascale...
Robert Gregory, ex-VF prexy, to head Gitano. (Robert E. Gregory, Gitano Group)
Magazine article from: WWD; 2/24/1993; ; 700+ words ; ...The Gitano Group will name Robert E. Gregory chairman and chief executive officer...loss was $62.5 million. Until 1990, Gregory was president and chief operating officer...to focus on its mass market jeanswear, Gregory succeeds Morris Dabah, who will become...
VERSATILE GREGORY VALUABLE.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY); 11/6/2002; 700+ words ; ...University defense, cornerback Steve Gregory has been all right. The redshirt freshman...defensively challenged Orangemen. In Gregory, Syracuse has found a cornerback who...addition to returning and blocking kicks, Gregory is also a key player on the punt-coverage...
Gregory's Gathering; On the Hill, It's the Comedian's Anti-Obesity Drive
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 6/23/1988; ; 700+ words ; ...comedian-activist-nutritionist Dick Gregory, in the company of what had been advertised...overweight individuals, activist Dick Gregory came to the halls of Congress today to...new start in life for me," he said of Gregory's plan to help him lose about 450 pounds...
GREGORY'S BLUE GIRLS; He's still fantasising about a pupil but now he's a teacher.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland); 8/23/1999; ; 700+ words ; THE sequel to Gregory's Girl opens with a dream sequence...fumbling liaison between teenagers. Gregory is now a 35-year-old teacher with...pupils. Bill Forsyth's long-awaited Gregory's Two Girls will be premiered on Thursday...
GREGORY PECK'S EYEBROWS
Magazine article from: The Stranger; 11/20/2008; ; 674 words ; ...slowly fusing to my couch, I watched six Gregory Peck movies-To Kill a Mockingbird...His Arms-which make up Universale The Gregory Peck Film Collection, newly released...Universal pictures, it's hardly THE Gregory Peck film collection Roman Holiday? Eh...
Beeson Gregory actively looking for new University partnerships.
M2 Presswire; 3/8/2001; 700+ words ; M2 PRESSWIRE-8 March 2001-Beeson Gregory Private Equity: Beeson Gregory actively looking for new University partnerships...Oxford University Chemistry Department by Beeson Gregory Group plc, the company is actively seeking similar...