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Madeleine Albright
Madeleine Albright 1937-, American government official, b. Prague, Czechoslovakia, as Maria Jana Körbel. Her family emigrated to the United States in 1948, and she attended Wellesley College (B.A., 1959) and Columbia Univ. (M.A., 1968; Ph.D., 1976). A lifelong Democrat, she was chief legislati... Read more
Jean-Louis Barrault
Jean-Louis Barrault , 1910-94, French actor and director. A pupil of Charles Dullin, he joined the Comédie Française in 1940. After World War II he organized his own company at the Théâtre Marigny with his wife, actress Madeleine Renaud. Barrault's precise, imaginative phy... Read more
Victor Herbert
Victor Herbert 1859-1924, Irish-American cellist, composer, and conductor, studied at the Stuttgart Conservatory. In 1886 the Metropolitan Opera Company engaged his wife, Therese Herbert-Föster, as a singer and Herbert as first cellist, and together they immigrated to the United States. From 1... Read more
John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren
John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren , 1809-70, American naval officer, b. Philadelphia. Appointed a midshipman in 1826, he had a long and honorable naval career. In charge of ordnance at the Washington navy yard after 1847, he expanded the ordnance facilities and designed the 9-in. (22.9-cm) and 11-in. (... Read more
Les Eyzies-de-Tayac
Les Eyzies-de-Tayac , or Les Eyzies, village (1993 est. pop. 856), Dordogne dept., SW France, on the Vézère River. Situated some 15 mi (24 km) SW of the Lascaux caves (see Paleolithic art ), the village is in an area rich in prehistoric remains. The more than 100 archaeological si... Read more
James V
James V 1512-42, king of Scotland (1513-42), son and successor of James IV. His mother, Margaret Tudor , held the regency until her marriage in 1514 to Archibald Douglas , 6th earl of Angus, when she lost it to John Stuart , duke of Albany. The factions of Albany, Angus, and the queen mother str... Read more
Périgord
Périgord , region of SW France, now included in Dordogne and parts of Lot-et-Garonne depts. Périgueux (the capital) and Bergerac are the chief cities. The region consists of low, arid limestone plateaus, the deep and fertile valleys of the Lot and Dordogne rivers, and extensive oak... Read more
Charles Camille Saint-Saëns
Charles Camille Saint-Saëns , 1835-1921, French composer. A child prodigy, he made his debut as a pianist at 10 and entered the Paris Conservatory in 1848. He was a prolific composer, writing in almost every form, and he was organist at the Madeleine for 20 years. Saint-Saëns is best known... Read more
Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene [traditionally Greek=of Magdala ], Christian saint, a woman widely venerated in Christendom. The name Madeleine is a French form of Magdalene. She appears in the New Testament as a woman whose evil spirits are cast out by Jesus, as a watcher at the Cross, as an attendant at Jesus' b... Read more
Jean Baptiste Poquelin Molière
Jean Baptiste Poquelin Molière , 1622-73, French playwright and actor, b. Paris; son of a merchant who was upholsterer to the king. His name was originally Jean Baptiste Poquelin. Molière was the creator of French high comedy; his genius lay in exposing the hypocrisies and follies of h... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "Madeleine"

Madeleine L'Engle
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Madeleine L'Engle American fiction writer Madeleine L'Engle (born 1918) is the accomplished author of numerous...trilogy about time. Donald R. Hettinga, in Presenting Madeleine L'Engle, wrote of the author: "Her vocation is that...
La Fayette, Marie-Madeleine De (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de la Vergne, Countess of la Fayette; 1634–1693)
Encyclopedia entry from: Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World LA FAYETTE, MARIE-MADELEINE DE (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de la Vergne, countess of La Fayette; 1634 – 1693) LA FAYETTE, MARIE-MADELEINE DE (Marie-Madeleine Pioche de la Vergne, countess of...
Albright, Madeleine
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography Madeleine Albright Born: May 15, 1937 Prague...of state On January 23, 1997, when Madeleine Albright was sworn in as the United States...activity. Family background and education Madeleine Korbel Albright was born Marie Jana Korbel...
Madeleine May Kunin
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Madeleine May Kunin The first woman governor of Vermont was Madeleine Kunin (nee May; born 1933). As a three-term...responsibility, education, and the environment. Madeleine (May) Kunin was born September 28, 1933, in Zurich...
Albright, Madeleine Korbel
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law ALBRIGHT, MADELEINE KORBEL Madeleine Korbel Albright served from 1997 to 2001 as U.S. secretary...who love only power will one day sweep us away." — Madeleine Albright The outspoken and dynamic Albright reinforced U.S...
Madeleine of France
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Madeleine of France (1520–37), queen...surviving daughter of Francis I of France, Madeleine married James V in Paris on 1 January...misshapen’. He held out for Madeleine and a dowry of 100,000 livres , plus...
Madeleine Korbel Albright
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Madeleine Korbel Albright A professor and foreign policy expert, Madeleine Korbel Albright (born 1937) was appointed by President...together with strong political connections. Rewarding Madeleine Albright for her support of Democratic Party candidates...
Madeleine
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Madeleine [Fr.,=Magdalen, i.e., Mary...church of Paris, in the Place de la Madeleine. It was originally planned by J. A...Temple of Glory. Vignon worked on the Madeleine from 1807 until his death in 1828, and...
Baddeley, (Madeleine) Angela Clinton-
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to the Theatre Baddeley, (Madeleine) Angela Clinton- (1904–76), English actress. She was on the stage as a child, making her adult début...
Madeleine de Souvré Sablé, marquise de
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Madeleine de Souvré Sablé, marquise de , 1599-1678, French woman of letters. Her salon was in vogue after the decline...

Dictionary entries related to "Madeleine"

Carroll, Madeleine
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers CARROLL, Madeleine Nationality: British American. Born: Marie Madeleine Bernadette O'Carroll in West Bromwich, Warwickshire...Pearson); The First Born (Mander) (as Lady Madeleine Boycott) 1929 The Crooked Billet (Brunel) (as...
Rambert, Madeleine (1900-1979)
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Psychoanalysis RAMBERT, MADELEINE (1900-1979) Madeleine Rambert, a Swiss psychoanalyst, was born in 1900 in Lausanne...Switzerland. Alain de Mijolla See also: . Bibliography Rambert, Madeleine. (1938). Une nouvelle technique en psychanalyse infantile...
Madeleine of France
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Madeleine of France (1520–37), queen of James V...The eldest surviving daughter of Francis I of France, Madeleine married James V in Paris on 1 January 1537. Madeleine herself favoured the match, despite warnings that her...
Demessieux, Jeanne Marie-Madeleine
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Demessieux, Jeanne Marie-Madeleine ( b Montpellier, 1921; d Paris, 1968). Fr. organist and...improvisation. Prof., Liège Cons., 1952. Org., Madeleine, from 1962. First woman invited to play in Westminster Cath...
madeleine
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition madeleine French; small fancy sponge cake baked in a dariole mould (or sometimes a scallop‐shaped mould). English version is victoria sponge mixture topped with jam and coconut.
Lalandi, Lina (Madeleine)
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Lalandi, Lina (Madeleine) ( b Athens, 1920). Gr.-born harpsichordist and clavichordist (Brit. cit.). London début 1954. Founder and art. dir., Eng. Bach Fest. Trust 1963. OBE 1975.
Baranger, Willy (1922-1994)
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Psychoanalysis ...received a degree in philosophy. He married Madeleine Coldefy and prepared for his doctorate...Problemas del campo psicoanalitico , with Madeleine Baranger (1969), Posic í on...Psychoanalytic Situation as a Bipersonal Field). Madeleine Baranger See also: ; Federac í...
Rolland, Romain Edmé Paul-émile (1866-1944)
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Psychoanalysis ...mourning his two-year-old sister, Madeleine, who died when he was five. In a mirror...self-analysis. Henri Vermorel and Madeleine Vermorel See also: ; Civilization and...Library. Vermorel, Henri, and Vermorel, Madeleine (Eds.). (1993) Sigmund Freud et...
Fauré's Requiem
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music ...at an architect's funeral at the Madeleine, Paris, 16 Jan. 1888, comprising...timp., org. For f. public p., Madeleine 4 May 1888, with Louis Aubert as treble...with 3 tbs.) was probably f.p. Madeleine 1891, soloist Louis Ballard. Pubd...
Schiller and Psychoanalysis
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Psychoanalysis ...emphasis on free association as the basis for literary creation. Madeleine Vermorel See also: ; ; ; ; Bibliography Freud, Sigmund...tiques et structures dramatiques . Paris: Aubier. Vermorel, Madeleine. (1990). The drive ( Trieb ), from Goethe to Freud...

Thesaurus entries related to "Madeleine"

cookie
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...kolacky koulourakia kringle krumkake lace cookie langue de chat lebkuchen lemon bar lady finger Lorna Doone™ macaroon madeleine Mallomar™ mandelbrot meltaway meringue Mexican wedding cookie molasses cookie mostaccioli oatmeal raisin cookie...
cake
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...ice cream Indian pudding Italian ice jelly roll kuchen Kugelhopf kulfi lemon chiffon cake Lord Baltimore cake Madeira cake madeleine marquise Mississippi mud pie mooncake mousse mousseline mud pie nougatine panettone panforte panna cotta parfait pashka pavlova...
pastry
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...cornet craquelin cream puff croissant croquembouche crumpet danish eclair elephant ear feuilletee finanacier frangipane kringle madeleine mille-feuille napoleon pain au chocolat pate a choux petit four profiterole schnecken sfogliatelle strudel vol-au-vent...
rejection
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...xA0; 1. a rejection of the offer synonyms : refusal, declining, turning down, dismissal, spurning.   2. Madeleine's rejection of him synonyms : repudiation, rebuff, spurning, abandonment, desertion; informal brush-off; literary...

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Madeleine Wolcott: celebrating fifty fabulous years. (Advertisement).
Magazine article from: Children's Business; 6/1/2003; 700+ words ; When Madeleine Wolcott arrived from Belgium in Chicago...During her early years in America, Madeleine frequently received packages of clothing...This recurring event eventually sparked Madeleine's entrepreneurial spirit. Not long...
'Madeleine's gone' ; EXCLUSIVE
Newspaper article from: Evening Standard - London; 9/20/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...first time. Sources close to the McCanns said Madeleine's mother ran back to the tapas bar where the parents were dining shouting: "Madeleine's gone, Madeleine's gone." Crucially, the new account is significantly...
La Madeleine, Inc. Sold to European and American Investors; Acquisition Provides Capital for Chain Restaurant's Expansion.
PR Newswire; 12/10/2001; 700+ words ; ...today announced the acquisition of la Madeleine, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The purchase includes all of la Madeleine's 62 bakeries in eight markets...equity infusion that will allow la Madeleine to recapitalize its balance sheet...
La Madeleine, Inc. Announces New Leadership: Industry Veteran Wally Doolin To Lead French Bakery & Cafe Company as CEO; Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc. Former President and CEO Ready to Take Popular Bakery & Cafe to Next Level.
PR Newswire; 3/27/2002; 700+ words ; DALLAS -- La Madeleine, Inc. announced today the appointment...TGI Friday's Inc., will take la Madeleine, which first opened its doors in 1983...as CEO is a strong statement on la Madeleine's commitment to further enhance and...
'Madeleine's gone' 'Madeleine's gone' ; What Kate really said when she found daughter missing from bedroomEXCLUSIVE
Newspaper article from: Evening Standard - London; 9/20/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...first time. Sources close to the McCanns said Madeleine's mother ran back to the tapas bar where the parents were dining shouting: "Madeleine's gone, Madeleine's gone." Crucially, the new account is significantly...
'Madeleine, it's Mummy and Daddy here. We're doing every thing we can to find you. We love you so much..' - McCANNS LAST NIGHT; THE HUNT FOR MADELEINE.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England); 12/22/2007; 700+ words ; ...any other excited youngster, little Madeleine McCann looks a picture of happiness...missing their big sister. She says: Madeleine - it's mummy and daddy here. Just know how much we love you, Madeleine. We all miss you so much. Sean and...
MADELEINE'S GONE.. MADELEINE'S GONE.. THE HUNT FOR MADELEINE What mum REALLY sobbed on night she vanished.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England); 9/21/2007; 700+ words ; ...RYAN PARRY and LUCY THORNTON in Praia da Luz A WITNESS on the night Madeleine McCann vanished yesterday revealed that mum Kate shouted in despair: Madeleine's gone, Madeleine's gone. The evidence rubbishes claims that Kate had behaved strangely...
Madeleine: 'Suspect called Russian'
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 5/19/2007; ; 643 words ; ...Robert Murat, the only suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, was called by him on...Mr Murat at 11:40pm on the night Madeleine went missing. The latest twists in the investigation to find Madeleine came as her parents stepped up the...
La Madeleine Selects Instill Procurement to Maximize Back-of-House System.
Business Wire; 4/27/2004; 700+ words ; ...foodservice industry, announced today that la Madeleine Bakery Cafe Bistro selected the Instill...its back-office system at all 64 la Madeleine locations. Instill's Integration module was chosen to maximize the value of la Madeleine's new back-of-house system. The...
Police in Madeleine search swoop on web designer.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 5/17/2007; 700+ words ; ...DETECTIVES searching for missing toddler Madeleine McCann last night swooped on the home...news came as the family and friends of Madeleine McCann launched a fund to help trace...Leicester's Walkers Stadium yesterday, Madeleine's Fund is inviting people to make donations...