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- 4201: Karl Gauss: Biography
- ... at age 14 he was sent to the Duke of Brunswick to demonstrate. The Duke was so impressed by this boy, that he offered him a grant that lasted from then until the Duke's death in 1806. Karl began to study at the Collegium Carolinum in 1792. He went on to the University of Gottingen, and by 1799 was awarded his doctorate from the University. However, by that time most ... work in Leningrad, was made a member of the Royal Society in London, and was invited membership to the Russian and French Academies of Sciences. However, he remained in his hometown in Germany until his death in 1855. Acomplishments During his Teen years, Karl Gauss developed many mathematical theories and proofs, but these would not be recognized for decades because of his lack of publicity and publication experience. He discovered what ...
- 4202: Blaise Pascal
- ... he sais in his Pensees, "contemplate the greatness and the misery of man." Also about this time he encouraged the younger of his two sisters to enther the Port Royal society. In 1653 after the death of his father he returned to his old studies again, and made several experiments on the pressure exerted by gases and liquids; it wasalso about this period that he invented the arithmetical triangle, and together ... which for the rest of his life he wore next to his heart, to remind him of his covenant. Shortly after the accident he moved to Port Royal, where he continued to live until his death in 1662. Besides the arithmetical machine and Pascals Theorem, Pascal also made the Arithmetical Triangle in 1653 and his work on the theory of probabilities in 1654.
- 4203: Alexander III
- ... his father was murdered at the theatre. Some say that Alexander had a part in the plot to assasinate his father but almost all agree that his mother Olympias was a key figure in the death of Philip. Whatever the case may be Alexander took the throne in 336 B.C. Alexander is known for his conquest into Persia. When there, he performed hellenization. Hellenization is the attempt to become "Greek ... started to dress like a Persian. He wore silk and long pants. He also took on multiple wives. Alexander became more Persian than the Persians became Greek. This Persianization may be the cause of his death. The Macedonians might have gotten a little upset at this and bumped him off. After the attempted mutinies, Alexander and his troop began the long journey back. One thing that doesn't make sense is ...
- 4204: Billy Sunday
- For almost a quarter century Billy Sunday was a household name in the United States. Between 1902 when he first made the pages of the New York Times and 1935 when the paper covered his death and memorial service in detail, people who knew anything about current events had heard of the former major league baseball player who was preaching sin and salvation to large crowds all over America. Not everyone ... born on November 19, 1862. His father, a union private, would die of pneumonia just five weeks later, three days before Christmas, in a cold, damp army tent in the Missouri wild. His fathers death and a series of other deaths would come to have a tremendous impact on Sundays life. For the first three years of Billy Sundays life he was a very sickly child. His mother ...
- 4205: Cyrano De Bergerac
- ... if the people around him didn't care. Knowing that he is the victim of a problem beyond his control, the reader can do nothing but sympathize with him. The epitome of this is his death. His only wish in life was to dye noble . . . by the sword, but he again he is hurt by an outside force that he had no influence over. When he says, "Fate is a great jester! I've been struck down, but from behind, in an ambush, by a lackey wielding a log! I've been consistent to the end, I've failed in everything, even in my death," the reader is completely won over. Perhaps the most impressive thing about those we follow is that they're human. Again, Cyrano De Bergerac is the perfect example of how a hero wins the adoration ...
- 4206: Macbeth 2
- ... Scar drove his nails into Mufassa's paw. Mufassa fell and was killed. Simba ran to his father. Scar came up behind Simba and told him that he was the cause of his father's death. Scar encouraged Simba to flee from the Pride Lands and never return. Simba took his uncle's advice and ran away, followed by three murderers hired by Scar. Simba made it to safety and lived ... for him. In the end of the story Simba returned to discover that Scar had killed his father. Scar was killed. Even though Scar became king, he only ruled for a couple of years. The death of his brother brought happiness to his life. This proves that this character was very selfish and greedy. No feelings or sensations for others would get in the way of Scar becoming King. Scar had ...
- 4207: Marrying Homosexuals
- ... 20:13 of the Bible, the words are cited, If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood upon them. According to Gail Stewart, the punishment for homosexual behavior during the 18th century - usually death - was handled by the Church (9). Since marriage is considered by the Church to be a covenant with God, the popular view in the Church is that homosexual marriages can not be allowed. There are ...
- 4208: A Comparison On The Iranian An
- ... to mobilize their troops against the party in there instances. Soon the government and the nationalist began to clash on many affairs. During a meeting in Rio Piedras, the police raided the building causing the death of four nationalists. This was their first attempt to instill fear into the Puerto Ricans. Conflicts with the police ended with more and more nationalists being killed or jailed. The police prohibited marches. The cemeteries ... stone. There is always the chance that Puerto Rico will become independent, and Iran the world power that the Shah envisioned. What has occurred now may have been the start for these movements, or the death. Only in the future, when the children s children are writing papers, will the actions of the countries be judged.
- 4209: Admiration Of Anne Bradstreets
- ... a problem with Bradstreet is her attactment with some of her aquaintances. She is really attached to her granddaughter for example. Bradstreet s relationships mean very much to her, and in the peom about the death of her granddaughter, Bradstreet shows her weakness with people and relationships Blest babe, why should I once bewail thy fate, or sigh thy days so soon were terminate, Sith thou art settled in an everlasting ... a problem with Bradstreet is her attactment with some of her aquaintances. She is really attached to her granddaughter for example. Bradstreet s relationships mean very much to her, and in the peom about the death of her granddaughter, Bradstreet shows her weakness with people and relationships Blest babe, why should I once bewail thy fate, or sigh thy days so soon were terminate, Sith thou art settled in an everlasting ...
- 4210: The Life and Accomplishments of John F Kennedy
- ... He then had a short career as a newspaper reporter. John's family thought that he would become a writer or a teacher. His brother Joe was going to be the family politician. Joe's death in 1944 changed his future. Later, as a U.S. Senator, Kennedy said: "Just as I went into politics because Joe died, if anything happens to me tomorrow, my brother Bobby would run for my ... born November 27, 1957. Their son John F. Jr., was born on November 25, 1960. Another son, Patrick Bouvier, was born prematurely August 7th, 1963. He died August 9, 1963. Five years after Kennedy's death, Mrs Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis, a Greek millionaire. Senator Kennedy concentrated at first on helping Massachusetts and New England. He sponsored bills to help local industries, such as fishing, textile manufacturing, and watchmaking. Kennedy served ...
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