In several of the autocephalous Eastern Orthodox churches and Eastern Catholic Churches the patriarch or head bishop is elected by a group of bishops called the Holy Synod. For instance […]
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Frédérik Deburghgraeve
Frederik (Fred) Edouard Robert Deburghgraeve (born 1 June 1973 in Roeselare) is a former Belgian swimmer who won the gold medal in the 100 m breaststroke and set a world […]
Oldřich Duke of Bohemia
Oldřich (c. 975 – 11 November 1034) was the Duke of Bohemia from 1012 to 1033 and briefly in 1034. He was a son of Boleslaus II and brother of Boleslaus […]
Joseph Paul Franklin
Joseph Paul Franklin (April 13 1950 – November 20 2013) was an American serial killer. He was convicted of several murders and given six life sentences as well as a […]
Ralph Metcalfe
Not to be confused with early 19th century New Hampshire politician Ralph MetcalfRalph Harold Metcalfe Sr. (May 29 1910 – October 10 1978) was an American track and field sprinter […]
Faith Hope and Charity
See 1 Corinthians 13 for the Biblical use of the phraseSaints Faith Hope and Charity (Latin: Fides Spes et Caritas New Testament Greek: Πίστις Ἐλπίς καὶ Ἀγάπη (Pistis Elpis and […]
Giovanni Berlinguer
Giovanni Berlinguer (Italian pronunciation: [berliŋˈɡwɛr]) Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI (born 9 July 1924) is an Italian politician and Professor of Social Medicine.He was born in Sassari Sardinia the son […]
Ivan Basso
Ivan Basso (born 26 November 1977 in Gallarate Province of Varese) is an Italian professional road bicycle racer who is currently racing with UCI ProTeam Cannondale. Basso nicknamed Ivan the […]
Dixie Bibb Graves
Dixie Bibb Graves (July 26 1882 – January 21 1965) was a First Lady from the state of Alabama and the first woman United States Senator from Alabama.
George R. Swift
George Robinson Swift (December 19 1887 – September 10 1972) was a U.S. senator from the state of Alabama. He was appointed to fill the term left by the death […]