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Isidro
Isidro, romance by Mary Austin, published in 1905.During the Mexican rule of California, Don Isidro Escobar sets out for Monterey to fulfill his parents' vow that he shall serve the Church. He views this vocation with simple faith, although he is not prevented from having such adventures on the way... Read more |
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Padre Pio
Padre Pio Padre Pio of Pietrelcina (1887-1968), an Italian priest and mystic, was consumed by a desire to suffer for the transgressions of mankind. For the last 50 years of his life he bore the marks of stigmata (the wounds of Jesus) on his hands, feet, side, and chest. Padre Pio was a... Read more |
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Jose Maria Eca de Queiroz
José Maria Eça de Queiroz , 1845-1900, Portuguese writer. Trained in law, he moved to Lisbon in 1866 and was part of a group devoted to a literature that would promote social change. He was in Portugal's foreign service and served as consul in Havana, two English cities, and Paris.... Read more |
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Giovanni Battista Martini
Giovanni Battista Martini , 1706-84, Italian composer and teacher, also known as Padre Martini. Martini became a priest in 1722. He acquired great prestige as a teacher, particularly of counterpoint. His students included J. C. Bach, Gluck, Grétry, and Mozart. Martini built up a vast library... Read more |
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Miguel de Unamuno
Miguel de Unamuno , 1864-1936, Spanish philosophical writer, of Basque descent, b. Bilbao. The chief Spanish philosopher of his time, he was professor of Greek at the Univ. of Salamanca and later rector there. His criticism of the monarchy and especially of the dictator Miguel Primo de Rivera caused... Read more |
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San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo , city (1990 pop. 41,958), seat of San Luis Obispo co., S Calif., near San Luis Obispo Bay; inc. 1856. Printing and publishing, machinery, medical goods, electronic equipment, computers, and tourism are important to the economy. In 1846, John Frémont seized the city for the... Read more |
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stigmata
stigmata [plural of stigma, from Gr.,=brand], wounds or marks on a person resembling the five wounds received by Jesus at the crucifixion. Some 300 cases of stigmatization have been attested, nearly all of them being women. St. Francis of Assisi was the first known stigmatic. According to... Read more |
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Barrier islands
Barrier islands A barrier island is a long, thin, sandy stretch of land, oriented parallel to the mainland coast that protects the coast from the full force of powerful storm waves. Between the barrier island and the mainland is a calm, protected water body such as a lagoon or bay. Barrier... Read more |
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Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson 1958- American baseball player One of baseball history's most prolific and long-careered players, Rickey Henderson is the sport's all-time leader in stolen bases, runs, and walks. With his powerful batting and speed, he has been deemed one of baseball's greatest leadoff... Read more |
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Andrew Davis
Davis, Andrew 1946(?)- (Andy Davis)PERSONALBorn November 21, 1946 (some sources cite 1947), in Chicago, IL; son of Nathan "Nate" Davis (an actor); brother of Richard "Dick" Davis (an actor and musician). Education: University of Illinois, B.S.; attended Harand Camp of the Theatre... Read more |
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