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paragraph: Chester Thompson

paragraph: Chester Cortez Thompson (born December 11, 1948) is an American drummer, percussionist, session musician, producer, and teacher. He performed with Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention from 1973 to 1975, and with the progressive rock band Genesis from 1977 to 1992, and again in 2007. He is a current member of his jazz group, the Chester Thompson Trio, formed in 2011.

paragraph: Section::::Early life.

paragraph: Thompson was born on December 11, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland. He has an older brother, who played in the drum corps. Unfortunately, he grew up without a father. At elementary school, he learned to play the flute and read music. At eleven, Thompson took up the drums, receiving lessons from James Harrison, a professional jazz drummer from whom he learned his rudiments. Thompson practiced by playing along with albums by jazz musicians Miles Davis, Max Roach and Art Blakey. From there, he moved on to studying records by drummer Elvin Jones, whom Thompson cites as a major musical influence along with Tony Williams. While attending high school, he studied privately with drummer and percussionist Tony Ames of the National Symphony Orchestra for one semester. Thompson's practice focused on mastering drumming rudiments using a book published by the National Association of Rudimental Drummers. He started to play his first live gigs two years later in local venues. Still underage, Thompson went as far as to draw a mustache on his upper lip using an eyebrow pencil "because the club owners were worried about me playing there". He played as many as three jam sessions a week.

paragraph: Section::::Career.

paragraph: Section::::Career.:1970–1976: Early bands.

paragraph: Among his first major jobs was a short tour, mainly across Canada, with jazz singer Ben E. King. In 1970, he played with organist Jack McDuff, followed by gigs with other local groups before returning to Baltimore in 1971 to study at the Community College of Baltimore County. Thompson studied there for two years, including the flute, and coached a basketball team at the Rec Center. He played as part of the house band in a club that supported visiting soul artists.

paragraph: Thompson built a reputation as a session drummer. One of his first bands was Doc "Soul Stirrer" Young and The We Four Trio. Since the early 1970s, Thompson has played with the jazz rock band Air Pocket, a band with the Fowler Brothers at its core.

paragraph: From 1973 to 1975, Thompson toured and recorded with Frank Zappa as a member of his band, The Mothers of Invention. He was a friend of their tour manager, Marty Perellis, also of Baltimore, and landed an audition in Los Angeles after learning of Zappa's wish to use two drummers in his group. Thompson recalled the audition involved him jamming with the band for a solid hour without a break. "We just drifted in and out of so many different kinds of feels and grooves," he remembers. After the jam, Zappa told Thompson that he got the gig. His time in Zappa's band was challenging because of the leader's "incredibly difficult music" which involved as much as 40 hours of weekly practice for four to six weeks before a tour. Thompson played on several Zappa albums, including "Roxy & Elsewhere" (1974), "One Size Fits All" (1975), "Studio Tan" (rec. 1969, 1974–1976, rel. 1978), "Sleep Dirt" (rec. 1974 & 1976, rel. 1978), and "You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 2" (rec. 1974, rel. 1988).

paragraph: In 1975, after a Zappa tour was cancelled, Thompson joined the jazz rock band Weather Report following the departure of drummer Leon "Ndugu" Chancler and the completion of "Tale Spinnin'" (1975). Their bassist, Alphonso Johnson, invited him to jam with them and it was a success. Thompson recalled his time in the band as a "major knock out" because he was a big fan of the group. Thompson stayed with the band for "Black Market" (1976), after which he left.

paragraph: After leaving Weather Report, Thompson played recording sessions in Los Angeles and well as part of the San Francisco Broadway theatre production of "The Wiz". He was recommended for the gig by his friend Roy McCurdy, and it was there where he met his future wife who had parts in the musical. He also toured as a member of the live band for The Pointer Sisters, and rehearsed with Santana after they expressed an interest in having Thompson join the band.

paragraph: Section::::Career.:1976–1992; 2007: Genesis.

paragraph: Just two weeks into Santana rehearsals, Thompson was invited by Genesis drummer and singer Phil Collins to join the band as their touring drummer after their current drummer, Bill Bruford, wished to move on. Collins wished to pick an American drummer, and heard Thompson's playing on Zappa's live album "Roxy & Elsewhere" (1974) which featured Thompson playing in tandem with drummer Ralph Humphrey. Thompson had heard of Genesis's music from bassist Alphonso Johnson, and agreed to join the band for rehearsals in November 1976 for their upcoming tour supporting "Wind & Wuthering" (1976). "The first day of rehearsal, we just started jamming as everybody was setting up gear, we were just going for it". Thompson was shown the drum part to "Afterglow" and at first had difficulty in playing its straightforward beat.

paragraph: From 1976–2007, Thompson played with Genesis as their touring drummer. Thompson is featured on the live albums "Seconds Out" (1977), "Three Sides Live" (1982), "" (1992), "" (1993), and "Live over Europe 2007" (2007).

paragraph: After the 1992 tour, Thompson stepped down as their touring drummer in order to spend more time with his family. He talked with Genesis bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford about the possibility of playing the drums on their final studio album, "Calling All Stations" (1997). However, since Collins had left the band, Thompson wanted to become a full-time member of the band, and not just a side man. However, Genesis continued without Thompson for the album and tour. Thompson played an impromptu jam at Collins's wedding in 1999, which made him realize how much he had missed his Genesis band mates.

paragraph: Section::::Career.:1977–present: Later career.

paragraph: Thompson joined Phil Collins as drummer for Collins's solo concert tours, drumming on the 1982/83 "Hello, I Must Be Going!" tour, 1985 "No Jacket Required" tour, 1990 "...But Seriously" tour, The "Tarzan" Premiere tour of 1999 and The Final Farewell tour of 2004/05. He also appears on Collins' "Serious Hits... Live!" (1990) live album and DVD.

paragraph: In 1988, Thompson was invited to play the drums for former boss Frank Zappa's final concert tour before his death. Thompson declined the offer. By this time, Thompson had become a devout Christian, and Zappa's anti-religious sentiments and lyrics conflicted with his own religious beliefs.

paragraph: In 1989, Thompson worked as the drummer for Bee Gees for their One for All World Tour (10.4.–7.12.1989), in support for their "One" (1989) album. He was later replaced by Michael Murphy in St. Paul, Minnesota.

paragraph: Thompson continued to work with other members of Genesis on their solo projects. Thompson also plays on the Steve Hackett albums, "Please Don't Touch" (1978) and "" (1996). Later on, he played on Tony Banks' solo album "A Curious Feeling" (1979). He also appears on Steve Hackett's live album "The Tokyo Tapes" released in 1998 which also features John Wetton, Ian McDonald and Julian Colbeck.

paragraph: He was also a founding member of the band Fire Merchants with Brand X guitarist John Goodsall and bassist Doug Lunn and appeared on their first eponymous recording in 1989. Thompson played drums with Santana in 1984 and is credited in the Beyond Appearances album along with Chester D. Thompson on keyboards.

paragraph: In 1992, Thompson and his family relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, after liking the area when they visited to attend noted drummer Larrie Londin's funeral. He has since played on sessions for various artists in the area, mainly in jazz, pop, and Christian music.

paragraph: In 1995, former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett invited Thompson to play on his Genesis project album "Genesis Revisited". Thompson was unsure of playing on all of the tracks as initially discussed, and said "we both thought it would be too weird to do the whole album with both of us being sort of ex-Genesis people". Instead, Hackett brought on additional musicians and Thompson plays on just three tracks.

paragraph: In the late 1990s, Thompson began touring with jazz guitarist Denny Jiosa. In 1999, he released his first solo album, "A Joyful Noise". In 2001, Thompson toured Korea with singer and worship leader Ron Kenoly. In January 2002, Thompson performed at the debut charity gig by Collins's Little Dreams Foundation.

paragraph: Thompson has taught drums at Belmont University in Nashville since 1998, and has also taken classes at the university in composition and arranging. In 2008, he was "two classes away" from earning a degree. He is an adjunct instructor at its school of music.

paragraph: In 2008, Thompson was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 32nd Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC).

paragraph: In 2011, Thompson formed his jazz group, the Chester Thompson Trio, with pianist Joe Davidian and bassist Mike Rinne. They had initially played together as part of the rhythm section of the Nashville Trombone Festival which was followed by a weekly residency at the Commodore Lounge for over a year. They have released two albums: "Approved" (2013) and "Simpler Times" (2015).

paragraph: Section::::Gear.

paragraph: Thompson has endorsed Ludwig Drums (1970-March, 1977), Pearl Drums (April, 1977 - July, 1987), Sonor Drums (1990–1999) and Paiste cymbals (1970–90); he has endorsed DW Drums since 2000 and Sabian cymbals since 1990. He uses Remo drumheads, Meinl Percussion, Gibraltar racks and has his own Regaltip Chester Thompson signature drumstick.

paragraph: Section::::Private life.

paragraph: In 1980, Thompson became a Christian. He married his wife who he first met during his time playing in "The Wiz" in 1976. They have one son.

paragraph: Section::::Selected discography.

paragraph: Section::::Selected discography.:Solo.

paragraph: BULLET::::- "A Joyful Noise" (1991)

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Steppin"' (2019)

paragraph: Section::::Selected discography.:Chester Thompson Trio.

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Approved" (2013)

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Simpler Times" (2015)

paragraph: Section::::External links.

paragraph: BULLET::::- www.ChesterThompson.com

paragraph: BULLET::::- Chester Thompson discography and album reviews, credits & releases at AllMusic

paragraph: BULLET::::- Chester Thompson discography, album releases & credits at Discogs

paragraph: BULLET::::- Chester Thompson biography at Drummerworld

paragraph: BULLET::::- Chester Thompson albums to be listened as stream on Spotify

paragraph: BULLET::::- The Chester Thompson Trio biography, discography and album reviews, credits & releases at AllMusic

paragraph: BULLET::::- The Chester Thompson Trio discography, album releases & credits at Discogs

paragraph: BULLET::::- The Chester Thompson Trio albums to be listened as stream on Spotify

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paragraph: Krayzie Bone

paragraph: Anthony Henderson (born June 17, 1973), better known as Krayzie Bone, is an American rapper, singer, producer, and entrepreneur. He is a member of the rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.

paragraph: Section::::Solo career.

paragraph: After finding success with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Krayzie Bone recorded his solo debut, "Thug Mentality 1999", in 1999. The album was released as a double disc set, featuring a large selection of guest appearances, including Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mo Thugs, Mariah Carey, ThugLine, The Marley Brothers, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Cuban Link, Gangsta Boo, E-40, 8 Ball & MJG, Kurupt, Naughty By Nature and Snoop Dogg. Largely produced by multi instrumentalist Romeo Antonio The album was certified platinum by the RIAA.

paragraph: In 2001, Krayzie released "Thug On Da Line", which received generally positive reviews from music critics and went gold.

paragraph: In 2006 Krayzie Bone was featured in the song "Ridin'" by Chamillionaire. "Ridin'" was awarded "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. It was also nominated for Best Rap Song. It became number one in December on the Piczo Chart 3 months after its physical release. The song also topped the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart when it was released there. The song ranked #3 on "Rolling Stone"'s "100 Best Songs of 2006" and #91 on VH1's

paragraph: "100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop". It was the best selling ringtone in 2006, with 3.2 million sales, certified by the RIAA as the first multi-platinum Mastertone artist in history. It was also awarded the last Best Rap Video at the MTV Video Music Awards, which was awarded in 2006.

paragraph: During an April 2014 press conference, Krayzie Bone announced that the first installment of the "Chasing the Devil" trilogy album would be released July 22, 2014 by RBC Records. However, it was pushed back and ultimately released on November 20, 2015.

paragraph: Section::::Business career.

paragraph: Aside from music, Krayzie Bone has since then ventured into the business world. He was a founding member of Mo Thugs Family, a collective of Cleveland-based rap and Hip-Hop musical acts. He broke apart from the group in 1999 to form ThugLine Records, or TL. He had administrated the label to fellow Bone Thugs member Wish Bone as its president and co-CEO. The group has presently reunited and continue to tour as a whole. In many videos he can be spotted wearing a chain that says TL. In 2010 the name ThugLine Records was changed to The Life Entertainment. In order to reach out to more artists and identify the best talent for the label, Conquer The Industry was developed as an internet channel to help up and coming music artists break into the music industry. As a part of his entrepreneurial drive, Krayzie Bone launched a clothing and accessory line named "TL Apparel" which is a direct tie to his music. Many of his fans support his clothing line as they joined him in the grand opening of the store in Los Angeles.

paragraph: In 2018 Krayzie Bone signed a deal to distribute his digital media company,”Krayzie Bone Media” with The Digital Soapbox Network.

paragraph: His first show “Quick Fix”-The Afterhours is the first of many projects with the network.

paragraph: Section::::Discography.

paragraph: Section::::Discography.:Solo albums.

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Thug Mentality 1999" (1999)

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Thug on da Line" (2001)

paragraph: BULLET::::- "" (2005)

paragraph: BULLET::::- "" (2015)

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Eternal Legend" (2017)

paragraph: BULLET::::- "E.1999: The LeathaFace Project" (2017)

paragraph: Section::::Discography.:Collaboration albums.

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Thug Brothers 2" (2017)

paragraph: BULLET::::- "New Waves" (2017)

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Thug Brothers 3" (2017)

paragraph: Section::::Awards.

paragraph: Section::::Awards.:Grammy Award.

paragraph: BULLET::::- 1997: "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" (Tha Crossroads)

paragraph: BULLET::::- 2007: "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" (Ridin')

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paragraph: Amos (prophet)

paragraph: In the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament, Amos ( – "ʿĀmōs") was one of the Twelve Minor Prophets. An older contemporary of Hosea and Isaiah, Amos was active c. 760–755 BCE during the rule of kings Jeroboam II and Uzziah. He was from the southern Kingdom of Judah but preached in the northern Kingdom of Israel. Amos wrote at a time of relative peace and prosperity but also of neglect of Yahweh's laws. He spoke against an increased disparity between the very wealthy and the very poor. His major themes of social justice, God's omnipotence, and divine judgment became staples of prophecy. The Book of Amos is attributed to him.

paragraph: Section::::Life.

paragraph: Before becoming a prophet, Amos was a sheep herder and a sycamore fig farmer. His prior professions and his claim "I am not a prophet nor a son of a prophet" () indicate that Amos was not from the school of prophets, which Amos claims makes him a true prophet. Amos' declaration marks a turning-point in the development of Old Testament prophecy. It is not mere chance that Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and almost all of the prophets given significant coverage in the Hebrew Bible, give first of all the story of their special calling. All of them seek to protest against the suspicion that they are professional prophets, because the latter discredited themselves by flattering national vanities and ignoring the misdeeds of prominent men.

paragraph: The Bible speaks of his ministry and prophecies concluding around 762, two years before the earthquake that is spoken of in Amos 1:1, "...two years before the earthquake." The prophet Zechariah was likely alluding to this same earthquake several centuries later: Zechariah 14:5, "And you shall flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah, King of Judah."

paragraph: Though he came from the southern kingdom of Judah, Amos aimed his prophetic message at the northern kingdom of Israel, particularly the cities of Samaria and Bethel.

paragraph: Jeroboam II (c. 781–741 BC), ruler of the Northern kingdom, had rapidly conquered Syria, Moab, and Ammon, and thereby extended his dominions from the source of the Orontes on the north to the Dead Sea on the south. The whole northern empire had enjoyed a long period of peace and security marked by a revival of artistic and commercial development. Social corruption and the oppression of the poor and helpless were prevalent. Others, carried away by the free association with heathen peoples which resulted from conquest or commercial contact, went so far as to fuse with the Lord's worship that of pagan deities.

paragraph: Amos is the first of the prophets to write down the messages he has received. He has always been admired for the purity of his language, his beauty of diction, and his poetic art. In all these respects he is Isaiah's spiritual progenitor. What we know of Amos derives solely from the book that he himself authored. This makes it hard to know who the historical Amos truly was.

paragraph: Amos felt himself called to preach in Bethel, where there was a royal sanctuary (), and there to announce the fall of the reigning dynasty and of the northern kingdom. But he is denounced by the head priest Amaziah to King Jeroboam II and is advised to leave the kingdom. There is no reason to doubt that he was actually forced to leave the northern kingdom and to return to his native country. Being thus prevented from bringing his message to an end, and from reaching the ear of those to whom he was sent, he wrote instead. If they could not hear his messages, they could read them, and if his contemporaries refused to do so, following generations might still profit by them. No earlier instance of a literary prophet is known; but the example he gave was followed by others in an almost unbroken succession. It can not be proved that Hosea knew the book of Amos, though there is no reason to doubt that he was acquainted with the latter's work and experiences. It is certain that Isaiah knew his book, for he follows and even imitates him in his early speeches (compare , ff, with ; ff with ff, ). Cheyne concludes that Amos wrote the record of his prophetical work at Jerusalem, after his expulsion from the northern kingdom, and that he committed it to a circle of faithful followers residing there.

paragraph: The apocryphal work "The Lives of the Prophets" records that Amos was killed by the son of Amaziah, priest of Bethel. It further states that before he died, Amos made his way back to his homeland and was buried there.

paragraph: Section::::Themes.

paragraph: Section::::Themes.:God's omnipotence and divine judgment.

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Amos saw God as personally in control of all the world. Amos made clear that, contrary to the view within pagan religious and among the majority of Israelites, God was not only the God of Israel but of all the world. While the average Israelite may have remembered with national pride the special place of Israel's exodus from Egypt, Amos maintained that God was also behind the early movements of the Philistines and Arameans (Amos 9:7)"

paragraph: BULLET::::- Amos believed that "God is Lord over all human history and that all men are equal in his sight. By this, he implies that any other nation could stand in the same place of privilege which Israel had known. Both God's concern in love and his concern in judgment are without discrimination. Neither geographical limitations nor race matter in the least when God seeks to accomplish His purpose."

paragraph: BULLET::::- No modern interpreter has denied that he taught that God is ethical to the extent that he cannot be affected by ceremonial as such. "For Amos ... religion consists not in ritual but in righteousness. YHWH, God of justice, demands right living not oblations."

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Amos thus proclaimed an ethical God so clearly that only ethical relations between men could assure divine favor; and nothing in his words indicates that he recognized any other approach to God. Such an approach naturally involves worship – a term that includes the whole process of man's communion with his God; even in ancient Israel worship was never confined to sacrifices and offerings, as witness Jacob at Bethel, Moses before the burning bush, Elijah on Mt. Horeb. Man also has never failed to devise new forms of approach to God to accord with his changed conceptions of Deity."

paragraph: Section::::Teachings.

paragraph: Some of his main teachings are:

paragraph: BULLET::::- Prayers and sacrifices do not make up for bad deeds. "Practice of religious acts is no insurance against the judgment of God" and that "privilege involves opportunity, or escap-ism... Immunity cannot be claimed simply because of past favor of God, irrespective of deeds and the measure of faithful service."

paragraph: BULLET::::- Behaving justly is much more important than ritual (). "Ceremonial worship has no intrinsic value...the only genuine service of God consists in justice and righteousness (5:24)".

paragraph: BULLET::::- Amos believed in economic justice, "the conviction of Amos that economic justice was necessary to preserve the nation (whereas his opponents asserted that sacrifices and offerings were preserving it) forced him to conclude that a God who wanted the nation preserved must want justice and want it always, and could never therefore want sacrifices, which abetted and condoned injustice."

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Amos was an uncompromising monotheist. There is not a verse in his writing that admits the existence of other deities."

paragraph: BULLET::::- The relationship between the people of Israel is articulated to be a moral contract. If the people of Israel fall below the moral requirements of God, then their relationship will certainly be dissolved.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Dependence on God is a requisite towards fulfillment. One will live if he seeks the Lord ().

paragraph: Section::::Justice.

paragraph: Ancient interpretations

paragraph: The ancient exhortation towards justice is expressed by the voice of God in Amos' teachings. Amos is told by God that the Israelites are going to face divine intervention as oppression was running rampant in Israel. God expressed this oppression by saying that the Israelites were practicing religiosity without righteousness. By oppressing the poor and failing to practice justice the Israelites were behaving unrighteously; justice was to be enacted as a core of God's message in Amos' prophetic teachings.

paragraph: Modern interpretations

paragraph: Influences of or references to Amos' teachings can be found in certain modern political and civil rights speeches. In Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream", King states "we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream", which is an allusion to : "But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!". Bernie Sanders also referenced Amos 5:24 in a speech during his 2016 presidential campaign. It was used in a sub-tweet by James Comey after Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents during the ongoing Trump Russia scandal.

paragraph: Section::::Feast days/religious veneration.

paragraph: Within Roman, Byzantine, and other high liturgical churches saints are regularly celebrated and venerated on Feast days throughout the calendar year. This practice honors Christian martyrs on the traditional day of their death with facts about their life and insights attributed to them meant to edify the faithful.

paragraph: In the Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar, Amos' feast day is celebrated on June 15 (for those churches which follow the traditional Julian Calendar, June 15 currently falls on June 28 of the modern Gregorian Calendar). He is commemorated along with the other minor prophets in the Calendar of Saints of the Armenian Apostolic Church on July 31.

paragraph: In the Eastern Church the Troparion of Amos is sung:

paragraph: "Celebrating the memory / Of Your Prophet Amos, O Lord, / For his sake, we entreat You, save our souls."

paragraph: Reflecting Amos' sense of urgency and social justice, the Kontakion of Amos is sung:

paragraph: "Purifying your fervent heart by the Spirit, / O glorious Prophet Amos, / And receiving the gift of prophecy from on high, / You cry with a loud voice to the nations: / This is our God, and there is none beside Him."

paragraph: Section::::Further reading.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Anderson, Bernhard W. & Foster R. McCurley "The Eighth Century Prophets: Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah" Wipf and Stock: 2003.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Anderson, Francis I. & David Noel Freedman, "Amos", The Anchor Yale Bible, vol. 24A; New Haven: Yale University Press, 2008.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Rosenbaum, Stanley Ned "Amos of Israel: A New Interpretation" Georgia: Mercer University Press: 1990.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Lemmo, Peter S. & Greenblatt, Meriam "Glencoe Human Heritage: A World History" NY: McGraw-Hill Companies: 2004 (student ed.)

paragraph: Section::::External links.

paragraph: BULLET::::- The Holy Prophet Amos – Orthodox icon and synaxarion

paragraph: BULLET::::- Hypertext bible commentary: Amos

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paragraph: Alberto Braniff

paragraph: Alberto Braniff Ricard (8 December 1886 – 17 September 1966) was a pioneering Mexican airplane pilot. He is considered the first aviator in Latin America.

paragraph: Section::::Life and career.

paragraph: Braniff was born in Mexico City into a wealthy and powerful family during the Porfiriato. His father was the American industrialist Thomas Braniff and his mother was María Beltran Lorenza Ricard. His father was born in Staten Island, New York, to Irish immigrants, who arrived in Mexico as a superintendent of construction for the Mexico City-Veracruz railroad, lived through the Second Mexican Empire and eventually became an established member of the Mexican elite. Alberto went to study in Europe, where aviation flourished as he was a young adult. It was while in France that Braniff was able to acquire a French built airplane. Soon after, he shipped back to his home country, with his airplane aboard the ship.

paragraph: Mexico during that era was a relatively new country in need of new achievements. After their country lost the Mexican–American War, Mexicans needed to look up to someone or to some type of success as a source of national pride. When Braniff returned home with his airplane, many Mexicans began to see him as a symbol of hope. Braniff, who had learned to fly the airplane while still in Europe, took it up upon himself to become that source of pride.

paragraph: Years before Braniff was born, a prominent Mexico City newspaper had predicted that it would be impossible to fly to that city because of its high altitude and thin air. The article was published during an era when aerostat popularity was rising in Europe, and some Mexicans had successfully flown them in the northern areas of the country.

paragraph: The exact year remains unclear, but most historical articles report that Braniff flew his airplane over Mexico City between 1908 and 1910. Apart from being the first pilot to fly an airplane over Mexico City, he made history by becoming both the first pilot to fly an airplane in Mexico and in Latin America.

paragraph: Later on, other luminaries such as Argentina's Jorge Newbery and Peru's Jorge Chávez followed Braniff as famous Latin American aviators.

paragraph: Alberto Braniff, by most accounts, led a quiet life after his achievement, but he lived long enough to see Benito Juarez International Airport begin to operate, and Mexican aviation's technical developments of the jet era.

paragraph: Braniff died in Mexico City in 1966.

paragraph: Section::::External links.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Alberto Branif shown in Mexican stamp issued for the 100 anniversary of his first flew in Mexico,1910

description: Mexican aviator

wikidata_label: Alberto Braniff

wikipedia_title: Alberto Braniff


text:
Haarlem
Amsterdam
Isaak van Nickelen
Jan van Nickelen
Cornelia van der Mijn
Herman van der Mijn
Johann Wilhelm, Elector Palatine
Adriana Spilberg
Rachel Ruysch
Willem Troost
Jacoba Maria van Nickelen
Artnet
Jacoba Maria van Nickelen

categories: Dutch still life painters,1749 deaths,Flower artists,18th-century Dutch painters,1690s births,Artists from Haarlem,Dutch women painters

paragraph: Jacoba Maria van Nickelen

paragraph: Jacoba Maria van Nickelen (1690, Haarlem – 1749, Amsterdam), was an 18th-century flower painter from the Northern Netherlands.

paragraph: Section::::Biography.

paragraph: She was born into an old painting family of Haarlem; her grandfather Isaak van Nickelen painted church interiors, and her father Jan van Nickelen was a landscape painter.

paragraph: According to the RKD she was a fruit and flower still life painter, whose work shows the same elements as the work of Cornelia van der Mijn, the daughter of her teacher Herman van der Mijn. She was active at the court of Johann Wilhelm, Elector Palatine, where besides Cornelia, the women painters Adriana Spilberg and Rachel Ruysch also painted. She married the painter Willem Troost and had eight children, though only two survived infancy.

paragraph: Section::::References.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Jacoba Maria van Nickelen on Artnet

paragraph: BULLET::::- Jacoba Maria van Nickelen on inghist

alias:
Jacoba Maria Troost
J. M. van Nikkelen
J. M. Troost-van Nickelen
Jacoba Maria Nickelen Troost
Jacoba Maria Troost Nickelen
Jacoba Maria Nickele
Jacoba Maria Nikkelen
Jacoba Maria van Nikkelen
Jacoba Maria Van Nickelen
Jacoba Maria Nickelen
Jacoba Maria Troost Nikkelen
Jacoba Maria van Nickele
Jacoba Maria Troost Nickele

description: painter from the Northern Netherlands

wikidata_label: Jacoba Maria van Nickelen

wikipedia_title: Jacoba Maria van Nickelen


text:
Gontenschwil
philology
philosophy
Tübingen
Munich
Zürich
Aarau
Der Schweizerbote
Grand Council of Aargau
Berner Zeitung
Basel
Adolf Frey

categories: Swiss male short story writers,1824 births,Swiss short story writers,1875 deaths,Male journalists,19th-century journalists,19th-century short story writers,Swiss newspaper editors

paragraph: Jakob Frey

paragraph: Jakob Frey (13 May 1824 ‒ 30 December 1875) was a Swiss writer of short stories about peasant life. He used the pseudonyms "J. Reif", "F. Kuhn", "F. Imhoof", and "J. A."

paragraph: Section::::Life.

paragraph: Jakob Frey was born into a large farming family in Gontenschwil. He studied philology and philosophy in Tübingen, Munich and Zürich. From 1851 he lived in Aarau where he edited "Der Schweizerbote". He was elevated to the Grand Council of Aargau where he was elected secretary. However this work was unappealing to him and in 1856 he moved to Bern, where he began editing the "Berner Zeitung". In 1861 he moved to Basel, and in 1865 he went back to Bern before returning to Aarau in 1868. He died in Bern.

paragraph: Frey was not a particularly prolific writer of short stories, but those he wrote are often considered to be among the best of Swiss literature. His son Adolf Frey (1855–1920) published his remaining manuscripts and wrote a biography.

paragraph: Section::::Works.

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Zwischen Jura und Alpen. Erzählungen und Lebensbilder". 2 vols. Weber, Leipzig 1858

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Die Waise von Holligen. Erzählung aus den Tagen des Untergangs der alten Eidgenossenschaft". Krüsi, Basel 1863

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Schweizerbilder. Erzählungen aus der Heimath". 2 vols. Sauerländer, Aarau 1864

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Neue Schweizerbilder. Erzählungen". Frobeen, Bern 1877

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Gesammelte Erzählungen". 5 vols. Sauerländer, Aarau 1897

paragraph: Section::::Bibliography.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Adolf Frey: "Jakob Frey. Ein Lebensbild". In: "Gesammelte Erzählungen", Band 5, Aarau 1897

description: Swiss writer

wikidata_label: Jakob Frey

wikipedia_title: Jakob Frey


text:
Vermandois
Chlothar II
Erchinoald
King Dagobert I’s
Sichilde
Charibert II
Wagon II
Chronique du Pseudo-Frédégaire
Burgundian
Christian Settipani

categories: 7th-century Frankish women,Counts of Vermandois,Burials at the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés,Year of birth uncertain,Frankish queens consort

paragraph: Bertrude

paragraph: Bertrude, Countess of Vermandois (c. 582–618 or 619) was a Countess of Vermandois and a Frankish queen consort from 613 to 618. She was married to Chlothar II.

paragraph: Her origins are uncertain and unconfirmed; however, it is known that the Mayor of the Palace Erchinoald was King Dagobert I’s cousin through his mother, making her the sister of Saint Gerberge and, therefore, a daughter of Richomer and Saint Gertrude of Hamage. Because Chlothar had three wives (Haldetrude, Bertrude, and Sichilde) and it is not known which was mother of his sons Dagobert I and Charibert II, it is not clear this daughter of Richomer was Bertrude. It is also possible Bertrude was a daughter of Wagon II.

paragraph: According to the "Chronique du Pseudo-Frédégaire", Bertrude loved Chlothar sincerely. She was also described as a popular queen. She is reported to have exposed and prevented an attempted plot by the Burgundian Aletheus, who planned to kill Chlothar and force Bertrude to marry him.

paragraph: Bertrude died during the 35th year of Chlothar II’s reign, in either 618 or 619. Their daughter was called Bertha.

paragraph: Section::::References.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Christian Settipani. "Les Ancêtres de Charlemagne", 1989. .

description: Frankish queen consort

wikidata_label: Bertrude

wikipedia_title: Bertrude


text:
Nicolas Joseph Hüllmandel
Jan Ladislav Dussek
Reign of Terror
La Marseillaise
Committee of Public Safety
Revolution
Paris

categories: 19th-century classical composers,French music educators,People from Lyon,18th-century classical composers,1836 deaths,19th-century French composers,1764 births,French classical composers,Academics of the Conservatoire de Paris,18th-century French composers,Female classical composers,19th-century women musicians

paragraph: Hélène de Montgeroult

paragraph: Hélène de Nervo de Montgeroult (Lyon, 2 March 1764 – Florence, 20 May 1836) was a French pianist and composer. She was born into an aristocratic family and studied piano with Nicolas Joseph Hüllmandel and Jan Ladislav Dussek. She married the Marquis de Montgeroult who died as an Austrian prisoner in 1793.

paragraph: Reportedly it was respect for her compositions that allowed her to survive the French Reign of Terror. A set of improvisations on "La Marseillaise", performed for the Committee of Public Safety, earned her her freedom after she was imprisoned in the Revolution due to her aristocratic background. After her husband's death, de Montgeroult took a position at the new Paris Conservatoire in 1795 - the first woman professor ever to be appointed there - and taught for two years. Afterward she published two volumes of music.

paragraph: Section::::Works.

paragraph: Selected works include:

paragraph: BULLET::::- Piano Sonata No. 9 in F sharp minor Op. 5 No. 3

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Trois sonatas pour le forte-piano", collection

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Cours complet pour l'enseignement du forte-piano", collection

paragraph: Her works have been recorded and issued on CD, including:

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Hélène de Montgeroult - La Marquise et la Marseillaise" (12 May 2008) Editions Hortus

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Hélène de Montgeroult" (2017) Orchid Classics

description: French woman pianist and composer

wikidata_label: Hélène de Montgeroult

wikipedia_title: Hélène de Montgeroult


text:
née
Egyptologist
Czech Republic
Italy
František Lexa
Prague
Plzeň
Charles-Ferdinand University
revolutionary events of 1848
Northern Italy
Giovanni
Archaeological Civic Museum of
Bologna
lecturer
University of Bologna
Egyptian collection of Bologna
Available online
Curto, S.

categories: Czech emigrants to Italy,Czech Egyptologists,Italian Egyptologists,People from Prague,Charles University in Prague alumni,Naturalised citizens of Italy,1896 deaths,1828 births

paragraph: Giovanni Kminek-Szedlo

paragraph: Giovanni Kminek-Szedlo, née Jan Kmínek-Szedlo (April 22, 1828 – November 24, 1896) was a Czech–Italian Egyptologist.br

paragraph: He is usually remembered as the first Egyptologist from what nowadays is the Czech Republic but since he spent most of his life and fulfilled his whole career in Italy, he is usually not seen as the founder of Czech Egyptology, a figure rather identified in the later František Lexa.

paragraph: Section::::Biography.

paragraph: Born in Prague in 1828, he graduated from high school in 1846 in Plzeň and in the next two years he attended the Faculty of Arts of the Charles-Ferdinand University in Prague.br

paragraph: A sympathizer of the revolutionary events of 1848, in this year Kminek-Szedlo was forced to join the Austrian army and was later dispatched in Northern Italy.

paragraph: After leaving the army he remained in Italy to continue his studies, Italianizing his given name in "Giovanni". He got a job in the newly founded (1871) Archaeological Civic Museum of Bologna initially as a demonstrator, but later he managed to become the curator of the Egyptian collection. Since 1878 he was appointed lecturer in Egyptology at the University of Bologna, and around this period he extensively published works mainly regarding the Egyptian collection of Bologna. His best remembered work is a catalogue of the entire collection, published in 1895 and still in use nowadays; almost all of the artifacts has a code name "KS" (followed by a number) after the two initials of his last name.

paragraph: Giovanni Kminek-Szedlo died in Bologna in November 24, 1896.

paragraph: Section::::Significant works.

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Il grande sarcofago del Museo di Bologna", Bologna, 1876

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Saggio filologico per l'apprendimento della lingua e scrittura egiziana, e la interpretazione della inscrizioni geroglifiche che si leggono sui monumenti del Museo Civico di Bologna", Bologna, 1877 Available online

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Grammatica hieroglyphica", 1879

paragraph: BULLET::::- "L'Egitto moderno e l'Egitto dei Faraoni. Cenni di confronto", Bologna, 1880

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Museo Civico di Bologna. Catalogo di Antichità Egizie", Torino 1895 (reprint Wiesbaden 1981)

paragraph: Section::::References.

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Annuario dell'Università di Bologna, 1897–1898", p. 229 n.

paragraph: BULLET::::- "O.S.N." 14, Praha 1899, p. 422.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Curto, S., in "Atti del Convegno "La Lombardia e l'Oriente"", Milano 1963, pp. 120–126.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Hostovská, O., “Der tschechische Ägyptologe Giovanni Kminek-Szedlo (1828–1896)”, "Archiv Orientální" 66 (1998), pp. 351–368.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Vachala, B., “První český egyptolog”, "N.O." 40 (1985), pp. 246–248.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Vachala, B., “Giovanni Kminek-Szedlo, der erste tschechische Aegyptologe”, "Archiv Orientální" 54 (1986), pp. 89–91.

description: Czech-Italian Egyptologist

wikidata_label: Giovanni Kminek-Szedlo

wikipedia_title: Giovanni Kminek-Szedlo


text: Austria

text: Illustrator

text: Painter

text: Graphic designer

text: Vienna

text: Pressbaum

text: Offset printing

text: Graphic designer

text: Illustrator

text: City of Vienna

text: Milan

text: Germany

text: Switzerland

text: etching

text: gouache

text: Austria

text: Germany

text: Basel

text: Cologne

text: Ghent

text: Der Standard

text: Die Presse

text: Wiener Zeitung

text: Austria

text: Süddeutsche Zeitung

text: Die Zeit

text: Germany

text: Trend

text: Jörg Mauthe

text: Wiener Zeitung

categories: Austrian male painters,Austrian painters,1940 births

paragraph: Gerhard Gepp

paragraph: Gerhard Gepp (born 1940) is an Austrian Illustrator, Painter and Graphic designer.

paragraph: Section::::Life.

paragraph: Gepp was born in 1940 on the western edge of Vienna in Pressbaum where he still lives and works.

paragraph: His initial training was in Offset printing. As an artist he is self-taught. Between 1964 and 1976 he worked as a Graphic designer and Illustrator.

paragraph: He received prizes for various pieces of work such as the "Poster Prize" from the City of Vienna and the Milanese "Rizzoli-Preis". His first publications in various professional journals in Germany and Switzerland followed. At the same time Gepp worked at advertising photography and staged his own exhibition in the Vienna gallery "Die Brücke". In 1976 he also started to produce hand-coloured etchings. From 1976 he was working on drawings, gouachea and oil paintings which were exhibited in Vienna at the BAWAG-Foundation. Further exhibitions in Austria and Germany followed and at art fairs in Basel, Cologne and Ghent.

paragraph: Since 1989, his illustrations have focused increasingly on "political satire". Working with acrylic on cardboard and/or canvas he has continued to receive prizes at exhibitions. His illustrations frequently appear in German language and international publications.

paragraph: In 2001 the was conferred on Gepp.

paragraph: Section::::Illustrations in newspapers and journals.

paragraph: Gerhard Gepp has had numerous print media contracts. These have included daily papers such as Der Standard, Die Presse and the Wiener Zeitung in Austria as well as the Süddeutsche Zeitung and Die Zeit in Germany.

paragraph: Magazine contracts have included the Austrian economic monthly Trend, the German popular Psychology monthly and Switzerland's satirical monthly Nebelspalter ("literally "Fog cleaver"").

paragraph: In addition, Gepp produced a large number of illustrations and title images for the "Wiener Journal" founded in 1980 by Jörg Mauthe (and sold in 2004 to the Wiener Zeitung).

paragraph: Section::::Books.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Werner Fiala, Gerhard Gepp: "Manifest in Wort und Bild." Bibliothek der Provinz, 2010,

paragraph: BULLET::::- Irene Ulitzka, Gerhard Gepp: "Das Land der Ecken." Picus Verlag, 1994, , (Österr. Kinder- und Jugendbuchpreis 1994, Kinder- und Jugendbuchpreis der Stadt Wien, 1994)

paragraph: BULLET::::- Gerhard Gepp: "Kleines Boot auf Grosser Reise." Picus Verlag, 1995,

description: Austrian painter

wikidata_label: Gerhard Gepp

wikipedia_title: Gerhard Gepp


text:
Warsaw
Polish Army
Polish-Bolshevist War
Warsaw University of Technology
KS Polonia Warszawa
200 metres
400 metres
4 × 100 metres relay
Polish Athletic Association
Przegląd Sportowy
Wieczór Warszawy
Życie Warszawy

categories: Polish journalists,1962 deaths,1900 births,Polish male sprinters,Sportspeople from Warsaw,Polonia Warsaw

paragraph: Stanisław Jerzy Rothert

paragraph: Stanisław Rothert (1900–1962) was a Polish journalist and athlete. Born in Warsaw on 22 September 1900, he joined the Polish Army and was wounded in the Polish-Bolshevist War. After the war he joined the Warsaw University of Technology, but did not graduate and left the school in 1926. Meanwhile, his sports career started in KS Polonia Warszawa. Between 1922 and 1927 he won seven Polish Athletic Championships. In 1923 and again in 1925 he won gold at 200 metres, 400 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay. In 1926, he won another gold in 400 metres. He was also a vice-champion a number of times, represented Poland at international events and held a number of Polish Athletic Association records.

paragraph: In 1926, he joined the crew of the "Przegląd Sportowy" sports daily, initially as a reporter, then secretary, vice-chairman and finally as editor in chief shortly before the war. After the war, between 1946 and 1948 he worked for the "Wieczór Warszawy" daily and then until 1962 as deputy editor in chief of "Życie Warszawy". He died on 17 August 1962 in Warsaw.

description: Polish sprinter and journalist

wikidata_label: Stanisław Jerzy Rothert

wikipedia_title: Stanisław Jerzy Rothert


text:
Richmond, Virginia
Nickelus F
Skillz
The Source
2DopeBoyz
XXL's
Bink.
short-film.
300 Entertainment
The Fader
Muhammad Ali

wikipedia_title:
Richmond, Virginia
Nickelus F
Skillz
The Source
2DOPEBOYZ
XXL (magazine)
Bink (record producer)
Short film
300 Entertainment
The Fader
Muhammad Ali

categories: Living people,Year of birth missing (living people),Rappers from Virginia

paragraph: Michael Millions

paragraph: Michael Bass better known as his stage name Michael Millions is an American rapper and songwriter from Richmond, Virginia. He is the co-founder of Purple Republic Music Group and has collaborated with fellow Richmond natives Nickelus F and Skillz.

paragraph: Section::::Musical career.

paragraph: Michael started recording raps at the age of 14. By 18, he'd signed a record deal with local independent label DonLand Entertainment. After recording hundreds of tracks in his time on the imprint, the company eventually folded before he could put out a proper release. In 2010, he dropped his debut project, the EP "Ashes and Samples," produced entirely by his brother Brandon "NameBrand" Bass.

paragraph: In 2011, Michael and Brandon pooled their funds together and started the independent label Purple Republic Music Group. The same year Michael put out his debut solo album "The Color Purple." He would go on to put out two more projects in 2011, including the mixtape "Loose Change" and the EP "Michael."

paragraph: In 2014, he released the independent album "Ghost of $20 Bills" which features guest appearances from Nickelus F and Radio B. The LP garnered publicity from websites like The Source, 2DopeBoyz and The Stashed. Dessy Digital of The Source wrote about the project, "For over a year Millions has been putting in work, canvasing the local scene with his brash and introspective brand of music and giving the world a taste of what to expect with records like “Timb Boots”. With the necessary groundwork done, Millions presents what is sure to stand as a seminal piece of his musical discography as he looks to rise to national prominence."

paragraph: The same year, he was featured in XXL's "The Break" section for up and coming artists.

paragraph: Michael appeared on the 2014 Skillz song "Forever" off the "Rap Up" rapper's seventh solo album "Made in Virginia" with Bink. In an April 2016 interview with The Source, Skillz noted Millions was a rising Virginia artist to look out for.

paragraph: In 2015, Michael put out the EP "Beautiful" along with a 17-minute short-film. Oktane of the rap website HipHopSince1987 praised the project saying, "When creativity and quality come into question, Michael Millions has always been able to deliver by bringing something special to the table." Former 300 Entertainment staffers Uncle Arnold and Prophet Elijah named the "Beautiful" track "Fried Apples" the "Best Morning Song" of the year in The Fader's "Best of 2015" list.

paragraph: In June 2016, Millions released the inspirational ode "Ali" just days after the passing of legendary boxer and activist Muhammad Ali. The song will serve as a single off his upcoming solo album which is slated to drop in fall or winter of 2016.

paragraph: Section::::Discography.

paragraph: Section::::Discography.:Independent Albums.

paragraph: "The Color Purple" (2011)

paragraph: "Ghost of $20 Bills" (2014)

paragraph: Section::::Discography.:EPs.

paragraph: "Ashes and Samples" (2010)

paragraph: "Michael" (2011)

paragraph: "Beautiful" (2015)

paragraph: "Hard to be King" (2018)

paragraph: Section::::Discography.:Mixtapes.

paragraph: "Loose Change" (2011)

paragraph: Section::::Filmography.

paragraph: "Beautiful" (short-film)Direct by G of the Life Company (2015)

paragraph: Section::::External links.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Official Website

paragraph: BULLET::::- Michael Millions on SoundCloud

paragraph: BULLET::::- Michael Millions on Facebook

paragraph: BULLET::::- Michael Millions on Twitter

wikidata_label: Michael Millions

wikipedia_title: Michael Millions


href: Telangana Adilabad%20district Hyderabad Mahabharata Telangana Nalgonda R.%20Narayana%20Murthy Telangana

text:
Telangana
Adilabad district
Hyderabad
Mahabharata
Telangana
Nalgonda
R. Narayana Murthy
Telangana

categories: 1955 births,2016 deaths,Activists from Telangana,Telugu poets

paragraph: Guda Anjaiah

paragraph: Guda Anjaiah (1 November 1955 – 21 June 2016) was an Indian poet, singer, lyricist, and writer from the state of Telangana.

paragraph: Section::::Early life.

paragraph: Guda Anjaiah was born to Lakshmaiah and Laskhmamma in the Lingapuram village of the Dandepalli Mandal, Adilabad district in the year 1955. He was fifth one among the six brothers and a sister in the family. He attended his early schooling in the same village. Later completed intermediate studies in Laksettipeta and B.Pharmacy in Hyderabad. His father was educated and both the parents used to sing the tales of "Ramayan", "Mahabharata" and other folk stories.

paragraph: Section::::Personal life.

paragraph: He was a famous singer in Telangana state.

paragraph: Section::::Popular culture.

paragraph: Guda Anjaiah, during his schooling wrote the first song "Ooru idichi ney poduna, Uri eska sathunna" which remarks the society and drought in Telangana Region. After receiving a huge response from the people and well-known poets, he decided to write about the condition of people in Telangana. His writings and songs challenged the upper castes (Doras, Patels) in Telangana society.

paragraph: At the age of 16 came his masterpiece, "Ooru Manadira", which was first sung at Nalgonda in a meeting organised by the Arunodaya Organisation. It became a massive hit, was later translated into 16 other languages, and featured in the film "Erra Sainyam" directed by R. Narayana Murthy.

paragraph: Section::::Telangana Agitation.

paragraph: Guda Anjanna played a significant role in the Telangana agitation. Starting from 1969 Agitation, he was part of the movement. But in the later period of the agitation, he took the lead and toured all Telangana singing his powerful songs which motivated and energised the activists.

paragraph: He along with Rasamayi Balakrishna started the event "Telangana Dhoom Dham" a cultural cum educating programme in the Kamareddy city. This event included lectures, speech and performance of various folk artists, singers, dancers and poets . "Dhoom Dham" was a huge hit and was organised in each and every village of Telangana. This event provided a plat form for uniting common public, activists and political leaders under one tree.

paragraph: His songs " Rajigo Ore Rajigo " (to motivate not to commit suicide in Telangana movement), "Na Telangana, Na Telanagana .. Niluvella Gayala Veena","Ayyoniva Nuvvu Avvoniva Telanganoniki Thoti Paloniva" (about Andhra settlers in Hyderabad) and others dominated Stage of "Dhoom Dham". From 2001 to the achievement of Telangana State he fought, lead and dictated the movement through his songs. His role in the Telangana Movement is highly appreciated and praised by Telangana.

paragraph: Section::::Other popular songs.

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Walekum salam walekum Police Anna"

paragraph: BULLET::::- "Nenu Rano Biddo Sarkar Dhawakana"

paragraph: Section::::Books.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Polimera (Novel)

paragraph: BULLET::::- Dalitha Kathalu (stories)

paragraph: BULLET::::- Cinema Patalu

paragraph: Section::::Awards.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Sahithya Bandu Ratna award - 1986

paragraph: BULLET::::- Rajini Telugu Sahithi Samithi Award -1988

paragraph: BULLET::::- Ganda Pendera Title - 2000

paragraph: BULLET::::- Dr. Malaya Sri Sahithi Award -2004

paragraph: BULLET::::- Suddala Hanumanthu - Janakamma Award - 2015

paragraph: BULLET::::- Komuram Bheem National Award - 2015

paragraph: BULLET::::- Telangana Sahithya Puraskaram - 2015

paragraph: Section::::Death.

paragraph: Guda Anjaiah (61 years) died of kidney ailment at his house in Raganna Guda village of Hayathnagar Mandal, Rangareddy District on 21 June 2016.

paragraph: Section::::External links.

paragraph: BULLET::::- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIs-Z2VKAdw

paragraph: BULLET::::- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YOtU0u4Els

paragraph: BULLET::::- http://epaper.namasthetelangaana.com/c/11167989

wikidata_label: Guda Anjaiah

wikipedia_title: Guda Anjaiah


text: St. Louis

text: Adrian, Michigan

text: Adrian High School

text: Missouri Pacific Railroad

text: Union Pacific

text: American Car & Foundry Company

text: Central West End

text: Chase Park Plaza

text: 1904 World’s Fair

text: St. Louis Art Museum

text: American Antiquarian Society

text: Missouri Historical Society

text: Washington University in St. Louis

text: Robert S. Brookings

text: medical school

text: Laclede Gas

wikipedia_title: Washington University School of Medicine

categories: 1857 births,1931 deaths,American philanthropists,Washington University in St. Louis people,People from Adrian, Michigan,People from St. Louis,American art collectors

paragraph: William K. Bixby

paragraph: William K. Bixby (1857-1931) was a collector of art and rare books, and is known for his significant philanthropic contributions around the St. Louis area.

paragraph: Section::::Life.

paragraph: William Keeney Bixby was born on January 2, 1857 in Adrian, Michigan, to parents Alonzo Foster and Emma Louisa Bixby. After his high school graduation from Adrian High School, Bixby moved to Texas to work as a baggage handler and night watchman on the International & Great North Pacific Railroad. In 1881, Bixby married Lillian Tuttle, and the two had six children. As he worked through the ranks of the Texas railroad, his vigor caught the eye of H.M. Hoxie, the president of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Hoxie soon convinced Bixby to move to St. Louis to work for the Union Pacific, and in 1889, Bixby spearheaded the merger of eighteen companies that led to the creation of the American Car & Foundry Company. He served as president and as a member of the Board until his retirement in 1905, at age 48. One year prior to his retirement, he and his wife Lillian purchased a mansion in the Central West End, which is now the site of the Chase Park Plaza. Bixby’s retirement at such a young age provided him with ample opportunities to pursue his passions in travel and literature. He was an ardent collector of autographs, manuscripts, rare books, and art.

paragraph: Section::::Later career.

paragraph: After his time working at the Missouri Union and later at the American Car & Foundry Company, Bixby dedicated his time to numerous groups and activities in the St. Louis area. In the year preceding his retirement, he headed the Fine Arts Commission for the 1904 World’s Fair, an act that helped inspire the creation of the St. Louis Art Museum. He was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1906. After his retirement from the railroad industry, he served as president for the Missouri Historical Society twice, between 1907-1913 and between 1925-1930. He also served on the board of Washington University in St. Louis, where he worked with Robert S. Brookings to rebuild the medical school and helped create the Bixby Chair of Surgery. He briefly served as the president of Laclede Gas and as a director of numerous banks around St. Louis.

paragraph: Section::::Legacy.

paragraph: William Bixby’s name can be found in countless places throughout St. Louis. Most notably, Washington University in St. Louis named Bixby Hall after him, which houses offices and classrooms. The main restaurant in the Missouri History Museum, "Bixby's", is also named after him. His name also appears alongside a myriad of donated works.

paragraph: Bixby was passionate not only about art and rare books, but was also passionate about sharing his love for these hobbies. He donated items such as The Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493, papers of Thomas Jefferson, and an illuminated Medieval Missal leaf to the Missouri Historical Society. He also donated parts of his collections to the St. Louis Art Museum, Washington University in St. Louis, the St. Louis Mercantile Library, and the St. Louis Artist’s Guild, among others.

wikidata_label: William K. Bixby

wikipedia_title: William K. Bixby


text:
Cyprus
Cyprus Museum

categories: Historians of Cyprus,1855 births,1935 deaths,British curators

paragraph: George H. Everett Jeffery

paragraph: George H. Everett Jeffery (1855–1935) was the Curator of Ancient Monuments in Cyprus from 1903 until his death in 1935. Among his publications is the authoritative "Description of the Historical Monuments of Cyprus", published in 1918 and frequently reprinted. His public contributions include the supervision of the construction of the Cyprus Museum from 1908. More recently Jeffery's diaries have been studied and published by Despina Pilides.

paragraph: Section::::Leading Publications.

paragraph: Cobham, Claude Delavel, and George H. Everett Jeffery. "An Attempt at a Bibliography of Cyprus". Cyprus: Printed at the G.P.O., Nicosia, 1929.

paragraph: Jeffery, George Everett. "A Description of the Historic Monuments of Cyprus. Studies in the archæology and architecture of the island. With illustrations [and plans], etc". (Nicosia : W. J. Archer, 1918).

paragraph: Jeffery, George. "A Brief Description of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, and Other Christian Churches in the Holy City, With Some Account of the Mediæval Copies of the Holy Sepulchre Surviving in Europe". Cambridge [England]: University Press, 1919.

wikidata_label: George H. Everett Jeffery

wikipedia_title: George H. Everett Jeffery


text: Major League Baseball

text: catcher

text: first baseman

text: designated hitter

text: Harrisburg Senators

text: stolen base

text: Clemson University

text: 1996 U.S. Olympic Baseball Team

text: bronze medal

text: Major League Baseball Draft

text: Minnesota Twins

text: 1999 Pan American Games

text: Winnipeg, Manitoba

text: AAA

text: Salt Lake Buzz

text: Edmonton Trappers

text: Houston Astros

text: Brian Schneider

text: Wiki Gonzalez

text: Robert Fick

text: Frank Robinson

text: New Orleans Zephyrs

text: designated hitter

text: Rochester Red Wings

text: International League

text: José Morales

text: spring training

text: Oakland Athletics

text: Lancaster Barnstormers

text: Toronto Blue Jays

text: at bats

text: Hagerstown Suns

text: Carolina League

text: Potomac Nationals

text: Harrisburg Senators

text: Matt Williams

text: Jim Lett

categories: Baseball players from South Carolina,Olympic bronze medalists for the United States in baseball,Pan American Games silver medalists for the United States,Washington Nationals coaches,Edmonton Trappers players,Medalists at the 1996 Summer Olympics,Minor league baseball managers,Fort Myers Miracle players,Rochester Red Wings players,Olympic baseball players of the United States,Washington Nationals players,New Orleans Zephyrs players,Major League Baseball first basemen,People from Belton, South Carolina,Minnesota Twins players,Fort Wayne Wizards players,Salt Lake Buzz players,Major League Baseball catchers,Baseball players at the 1996 Summer Olympics,1975 births,Major League Baseball bullpen coaches,Lancaster Barnstormers players,Living people,New Britain Rock Cats players,Clemson Tigers baseball players,Baseball players at the 1999 Pan American Games

paragraph: Matthew LeCroy

paragraph: Matthew Hanks LeCroy (born December 13, 1975) is a former Major League Baseball catcher, first baseman, and designated hitter and current manager for the Harrisburg Senators. During his time in the major leagues, LeCroy had the distinction of being the active player with the most plate appearances without a stolen base in his career.

paragraph: Section::::Career.

paragraph: LeCroy is a 1994 graduate of Belton-Honea Path High School in Honea Path, South Carolina and attended Clemson University to pursue a degree in elementary education. While at Clemson, he was named to the 1996 U.S. Olympic Baseball Team and helped the team to a bronze medal after losing to both Cuba (gold medal) and Japan (silver medal) before defeating Nicaragua in the bronze medal game. In 1997, he was drafted as a catcher in the first round (50th overall) of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Minnesota Twins. Although challenged defensively behind the plate, averaging double-digit passed balls while throwing out less than 30 percent of potential base stealers, LeCroy put up superior power numbers in the minor leagues, hitting 101 home runs over five years in the Twins' system. In 1999, LeCroy again competed at the international level when he played for the United States at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The United States took second place behind Cuba in a games made notable by the first time professional baseball players were allowed to compete in international games.

paragraph: LeCroy got his first taste of the majors in 2000 when he made the major league club out of spring training. From 2000–2002, LeCroy would split time between the Twins and their AAA teams, playing for the Salt Lake Buzz and later for the Edmonton Trappers after the Twins changed their minor league affiliate in 2001. Due to his struggles behind the plate, LeCroy also spent time at first base and designated hitter; totaling more games in the major leagues at the latter position than he did at first base and catcher combined. His peak years in the majors were 2003 (.287, 17 HR, 64 RBI in 107 games) and 2005 (.260, 17 HR, 50 RBI in 101 games). Despite his productive 2005 season, Minnesota chose not to resign LeCroy and he signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.

paragraph: Though battling bone spurs in his throwing knee, LeCroy was asked to fill in during a May 25, 2006, game against the Houston Astros at a time when Washington's starting catcher, Brian Schneider and backup Wiki Gonzalez, were out with injuries. He was replaced by utilityman Robert Fick in the middle of the seventh inning after the Astros stole seven bases and LeCroy committed two catching errors. After the game, manager Frank Robinson shed tears during the press conference regarding his removal of Matt in the middle of the seventh inning, which is usually considered embarrassing. LeCroy was designated for assignment July 18, which he accepted, and spent the rest of the year playing for the New Orleans Zephyrs, then Washington's AAA affiliate team.

paragraph: LeCroy was signed to a minor league deal by the Twins in after turning down an offer from the Washington Nationals to manage one of their minor-league teams. LeCroy started the 2007 season as designated hitter playing for the Rochester Red Wings in the International League. He had his contract purchased by the major league club on September 9, 2007, when their fourth catcher José Morales went down with an injury, and finished the season with the Twins.

paragraph: LeCroy was outrighted to the minor leagues by the Twins on October 11, 2007, but he refused the assignment and became a free agent. On February 15, , LeCroy signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Oakland Athletics. On March 16, 2008, LeCroy was reassigned to minor league camp and asked the Athletics to grant his release, which they did. LeCroy then signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in April 2008. LeCroy would play 94 games with Lancaster (hitting .326 with 22 HR and 83 RBI) before retiring at the end of the season.

paragraph: As a member of the Twins, LeCroy became one of the few major leaguers to pinch hit a walk-off grand slam in a win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He was always a threat to hit a home run, and hit 60 in his career of limited at bats in 472 games over his eight-year major league career.

paragraph: Section::::Coaching career.

paragraph: In November 2008, LeCroy was hired by the Nationals to manage the team's Class A affiliate, the Hagerstown Suns. In 2011, LeCroy was moved up to the High Single-A Carolina League when he was named as the manager of the Potomac Nationals. In 2012, he was named the Double A Harrisburg Senators manager. In November 2013, he was named the bullpen coach on new Nationals manager Matt Williams' coaching staff, replacing Jim Lett. He was fired with Williams and the entire coaching staff after the 2015 season, but was brought back for his second stint as manager of the Harrisburg Senators for the 2016 season.

paragraph: Section::::Personal life.

paragraph: LeCroy and his wife Holly have five children, daughter Isabella (b. 2004), daughter Maggie (b. 2006), son Noah (b. 2008), and fraternal twins Max and Mabree (b. 2012).

description: baseball player

wikidata_label: Matthew LeCroy

wikipedia_title: Matthew LeCroy


text: football

text: wide receiver

text: college football

text: University of Florida

text: All-American

text: Houston Texans

text: 2002 NFL draft

text: New England Patriots

text: Denver Broncos

text: Washington Redskins

text: Miami Dolphins

text: San Antonio, Texas

text: William M. Raines High School

text: Jacksonville, Florida

text: letterman

text: University of Florida

text: Steve Spurrier

text: Florida Gators football

text: redshirt

text: Tennessee Volunteers

text: Southeastern Conference

text: All-American

text: Biletnikoff Award

text: 2002 NFL draft

text: Houston Texans

text: Corey Bradford

text: New England Patriots

text: New York Jets

text: San Diego

text: reception

text: Denver Broncos

text: Brandon Marshall

text: Josh McDaniels

text: Washington Redskins

text: defensive end

text: Jeremy Jarmon

text: Mike Shanahan

text: Miami Dolphins

text: Florida Field

text: New York Jets

text: Derrick Gaffney

text: cornerback

text: Lito Sheppard

text: List of Houston Texans players

text: List of New England Patriots players

text: List of Washington Redskins players

text: Jabar Gaffney

categories: 1980 births,Houston Texans players,African-American players of American football,Sportspeople from Jacksonville, Florida,Living people,American football wide receivers,Sportspeople from San Antonio,Miami Dolphins players,Denver Broncos players,New England Patriots players,Florida Gators football players,All-American college football players

paragraph: Jabar Gaffney

paragraph: Derrick Jabar Gaffney (born December 1, 1980) is an American former football wide receiver. He played college football for the University of Florida, and was recognized as a consensus All-American. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2002 NFL draft, and also played for the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Washington Redskins and Miami Dolphins.

paragraph: Section::::Early years.

paragraph: Gaffney was born in San Antonio, Texas. He attended William M. Raines High School in Jacksonville, Florida, and was a letterman for the Raines Vikings high school football team. In football, he was a two-year starter as a wide receiver, and as a junior in 1997, he caught the game-winning, fourth-quarter touchdown pass in the state championship game.

paragraph: Section::::College career.

paragraph: Gaffney accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Steve Spurrier's Florida Gators football team in 2000 and 2001. The Gators coaching staff decided to redshirt him as a true freshman in 1999. Gaffney became a prolific pass-catcher as a first-year starter for the Gators in 2000, and made the game-winning touchdown “catch” with fourteen seconds remaining to defeat the Tennessee Volunteers 27–23—a game that ultimately decided the 2000 winner of the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Gaffney amassed 1,184 receiving yards and fourteen touchdown receptions in 2000, and another 1,191 and thirteen touchdowns in 2001.

paragraph: He was a first-team All-SEC selection in 2000 and 2001; he was a "College Football News" first-team All-American after his redshirt freshman season in 2000, and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American by the Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, Football Writers Association of America, "Sporting News", and Walter Camp Foundation following his 2001 sophomore season. In 2001, he was one of the three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award, recognizing the best receiver in college football. He finished his two-season college career with 138 receptions for 2,375 yards and twenty-seven touchdowns, and was chosen by his teammates as the Gators' most valuable player. He remains the only receiver in Gators history with two seasons of 1,000 yards or more.

paragraph: Section::::Professional career.

paragraph: Section::::Professional career.:Houston Texans.

paragraph: Gaffney was selected with the 1st pick in the 2nd round of the 2002 NFL draft by the Houston Texans. His tenure with the team was marred by his often inconsistent play which led to his benching in favor of veteran receivers, in particular Corey Bradford. After his rookie contract was up, the Texans chose not to re-sign him.

paragraph: Section::::Professional career.:Philadelphia Eagles.

paragraph: On March 16, 2006, the Eagles signed Gaffney to a one-year contract. He was released before the start of the season.

paragraph: Section::::Professional career.:New England Patriots.

paragraph: Gaffney signed a two-year deal with the New England Patriots on October 9, 2006. On March 5, 2008, Gaffney re-signed with the Patriots for one year worth $2 million.

paragraph: In his first-ever , on January 7, 2007 against the New York Jets, Gaffney had a caught eight passes for 104 yards, his second 100-yard performance as a receiver (in ten regular season games, Gaffney caught 11 passes for 142 yards and one touchdown.) Gaffney followed that performance a week later against San Diego with another 100-yard game, in which he caught ten passes and scored a touchdown.

paragraph: Gaffney finished the 2008 season with 44 receptions for 468 yards and two touchdowns.

paragraph: Section::::Professional career.:Denver Broncos.

paragraph: On February 27, 2009, Gaffney signed a four-year, $10 million contract with the Denver Broncos. In the Broncos' week 17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Gaffney caught 14 passes for 213 yards as the Broncos played without Brandon Marshall, who was benched for disciplinary reasons by head coach Josh McDaniels. He finished the 2009 season with 54 receptions for 732 yards and two touchdowns, ranking second on the team in receptions and receiving yards. Gaffney put up 875 yards in 2010.

paragraph: Section::::Professional career.:Washington Redskins.

paragraph: Gaffney was traded to the Washington Redskins for defensive end Jeremy Jarmon on July 27, 2011. In , he led the team with 68 receptions, 947 yards and 5 touchdowns, all career bests.

paragraph: On April 18, 2012, Gaffney announced that he was told not to attend the team's offseason conditioning program and that the Redskins were attempting to trade him. Head coach Mike Shanahan later stated that Gaffney could still remain on the Redskins, but felt obligated to let him explore other options throughout the league.

paragraph: Gaffney was released by the Redskins on May 1, 2012.

paragraph: Section::::Professional career.:Return to New England Patriots.

paragraph: Gaffney signed a two-year contract to return to the Patriots on May 2, 2012. He was released by the team on August 27.

paragraph: Section::::Professional career.:Miami Dolphins.

paragraph: On October 2, 2012, Gaffney was signed by the Miami Dolphins. On November 20, 2012, Gaffney was waived. Days after his release, the NFL announced that Gaffney would be suspended for two games for failing to report an arrest to the league that occurred in Miami in 2010.

paragraph: Section::::Professional career.:NFL statistics.

paragraph: Receiving Stats

paragraph: Section::::Legal Issues.

paragraph: In February 2000, Gaffney was charged with allegedly stealing $245 and a watch from the Florida Field locker room during the high school state championships, but the prosecutor placed him in a pretrial diversion program. After Steve Spurrier kicked him off the team in December 1999, he was eventually allowed to earn his way back onto the squad but forfeited his scholarship for a year.

paragraph: During the 2001 season, Gaffney and another athlete forcefully detained a 15-year-old boy who was stealing motor scooters from their apartment, and held him until police arrived. The boy's mother later alleged that Gaffney beat, kicked, choked and attempted to drown her son. The police declined to file charges and the state attorney agreed, stating the mother's allegations were inconsistent with the evidence and no jury would convict given the circumstances.

paragraph: In 2006, Gaffney was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a handgun in New Jersey.

paragraph: In 2010, Gaffney was charged with non-violent resisting arrest.

paragraph: In January 2016, he was arrested for marijuana and drug possession.

paragraph: In October 2017, Gaffney was arrested for domestic battery.

paragraph: Section::::Family.

paragraph: Gaffney and ex-wife Terin have a son, Jackson Tyrel Gaffney, and a daughter, Teagan Danae Gaffney. He is the son of former New York Jets wide receiver Derrick Gaffney, and the first cousin of NFL cornerback Lito Sheppard.

paragraph: Section::::See also.

paragraph: BULLET::::- List of Florida Gators football All-Americans

paragraph: BULLET::::- List of Florida Gators football players in the NFL

paragraph: BULLET::::- List of Houston Texans players

paragraph: BULLET::::- List of New England Patriots players

paragraph: BULLET::::- List of Washington Redskins players

paragraph: Section::::Bibliography.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Carlson, Norm, "University of Florida Football Vault: The History of the Florida Gators", Whitman Publishing, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia (2007). .

paragraph: BULLET::::- Golenbock, Peter, "Go Gators! An Oral History of Florida's Pursuit of Gridiron Glory", Legends Publishing, LLC, St. Petersburg, Florida (2002). .

paragraph: BULLET::::- Hairston, Jack, "Tales from the Gator Swamp: A Collection of the Greatest Gator Stories Ever Told", Sports Publishing, LLC, Champaign, Illinois (2002). .

paragraph: Section::::External links.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Jabar Gaffney – Florida Gators bio

description: American football player, wide receiver

wikidata_label: Jabar Gaffney

wikipedia_title: Jabar Gaffney


text: the eighth caliph

text: Fatimid Caliphate

text: Muslim

text: Cairo

text: Jumada II

text: AH

text: Fatimid Caliphate

text: Shaban

text: Caliphate

text: Egypt

text: Islam

text: Seljuks

text: Levant

text: Yemen

text: Normans

text: Sicily

text: Malta

text: Mosque of Ibn Tulun

text: Shahada

text: Fatimid

text: Ali bin Ahmad Jarjarai

text: Badr al-Jamali

text: Mu'ayyad fi'l-Din al-Shirazi

text: Moulai Abadullah

text: Syedi Nuruddin

text: Mu'ayyad fi'l-Din al-Shirazi

text: Bab al-Futuh

text: Bab al-Nasr

text: Bab Zuweila

text: Juyushi Mosque

text: famine

text: Turkish

text: Sudan

text: lower Egypt

text: Nile

text: dinar

text: fortnight

text: Cairo

text: Nasir al-Dawla ibn Hamdan

text: Fustat

text: assassinated

text: List of Ismaili imams

text: List of rulers of Egypt

text: Juyushi Mosque

text: Fatimids

text: Isma'ilism

text: Nizari

text: Aga Khan

categories: 1094 deaths,Egyptian Ismailis,1029 births,Dawoodi Bohras,11th-century Fatimid caliphs

paragraph: Al-Mustansir Billah

paragraph: Abū Tamīm Ma‘ad al-Mustanṣir bi-llāh (; July 5, 1029 – January 10, 1094) was the eighth caliph of the Fatimid Caliphate from 1036 until 1094. He was the longest reigning Muslim ruler.

paragraph: Section::::Biography.

paragraph: He was born in Cairo on 16th Jumada II, 420 AH, to Ali az-Zahir and a black slave from Nubia. At the age of only eight months was declared to succeed his father. His name was Ma'd Abu Tamim, surnamed al-Mustansir bil-Lah ("The Asker Of Victory From God"). He ascended to the Fatimid Caliphate throne on 15th Shaban, 427/June 13, 1036 at the age of . During the early years of his Caliphate, the state affairs were administered by his mother. His period of Caliphate lasted for 60 years, the longest of all the caliphs, either in Egypt or elsewhere in Islamic states. However, Fatimid power was confined to Egypt due to conquests of Seljuks in Levant and Yemen and Normans in Sicily and Malta.

paragraph: He has constructed a special qibla at one of a pillar in the Mosque of Ibn Tulun. At the qibla top his name is clearly engraved along with Shahada recited by public in Fatimid era specifically the phrase 'Ali-un-Vali-ul-lah'.

paragraph: Section::::Al-Mustansir's court.

paragraph: Prominent Dai/Vizir of his era are as under:

paragraph: BULLET::::- Ali bin Ahmad Jarjarai, vizier (d. 1045)

paragraph: BULLET::::- Badr al-Jamali, vizier (d. 1094)

paragraph: BULLET::::- Mu'ayyad fi'l-Din al-Shirazi, chief missionary ("dā‘i al-dū‘at") from 1059 to 1078

paragraph: Moulai Abadullah and Syedi Nuruddin were two Indian who visited Imam Al-Mustansir Billah, Egypt. He joined the Ismaili faith under Fatimid Dai Mu'ayyad fi'l-Din al-Shirazi, and went to India to propagate the faith.

paragraph: Section::::Architecture.

paragraph: Prominent architecture of his era are as under:

paragraph: BULLET::::- Bab al-Futuh

paragraph: BULLET::::- Bab al-Nasr

paragraph: BULLET::::- Bab Zuweila

paragraph: BULLET::::- Juyushi Mosque

paragraph: Section::::Famine.

paragraph: Between 457/1065 and 464/1072, famine degraded conditions in Egypt from bad to worse. Meanwhile, in 454/1062 and again in 459/1067, the struggle between the Turkish and Sudanese soldiery deteriorated into open warfare, ending in a victory for the Turks.

paragraph: During this same period, Berber nomadic tribes from lower Egypt deliberately aggravated the distress by ravaging the countryside, destroying the embankments and canals of the Nile. The ten thousand animals that al-Mustansir's stables once held reportedly deteriorated to the point where only three thin horses were left; it is said that eventually al-Mustansir alone possessed a horse, and that when he rode out, the courtiers followed on foot, having no beast to carry them; it is also said that his escort once fainted from hunger as it accompanied him through the streets. As long as the calamity lasted, the condition of the country continued to decline. The protracted famine was followed inevitably by plague; whole districts were absolutely denuded of population and house after house lay empty.

paragraph: Section::::Turkish mercenaries.

paragraph: Concurrently, the Turkish mercenaries had drained the treasury; many of the works of art and valuables of all sorts in the palace were sold to satisfy their demands---often they themselves were the purchasers, at merely nominal prices, and resold the articles thus gained at a profit. Emeralds valued at 300,000 dinars were bought by one Turkish general for 500 dinars, and in one fortnight of the year 460/1068 articles to the value of 30,000,000 dinars were sold off to provide pay for the Turks. The precious library, which had been rendered available to the public and was one of the attractions for many who visited Cairo, was scattered; the books were torn up, thrown away, or used to light fires. At length, the Turks began fighting amongst themselves. Nasir al-Dawla ibn Hamdan, the general of the Turks, had invested the city, which was defended by the rival faction of the Turkish guard; after burning part of Fustat and defeating the defenders, he entered as conqueror. When he reached the palace, he found al-Mustansir lodged in rooms which had been stripped bare, waited on by only three slaves, and subsisting on two loaves which were sent him daily by the daughters of Ibn Babshand, the grammarian.

paragraph: The victorious Turks dominated Cairo, held the successive viziers in subjection, treated al-Mustansir with contempt, and used their power to deplete the treasury by enhancing their pay to nearly twenty times its former figure. Nasir al-Dawla became so overbearing and tyrannical in his conduct that he provoked even his own followers, and so at length he was assassinated in 466/1074. Unfortunately, this left the city in a worse condition than ever, for it was now at the mercy of the various Turkish factions, who behaved no better than brigands. Conditions in Egypt continued to deteriorate, and unabated violence raged in the streets and countryside alike.

paragraph: Section::::See also.

paragraph: BULLET::::- Family tree of Muhammad#Family tree linking prophets to Imams

paragraph: BULLET::::- List of Ismaili imams

paragraph: BULLET::::- List of rulers of Egypt

paragraph: BULLET::::- Juyushi Mosque

paragraph: BULLET::::- Fatimids

paragraph: BULLET::::- Isma'ilism

paragraph: BULLET::::- Nizari

paragraph: BULLET::::- Aga Khan

alias:
Abū Tamīm Ma'add al-Mustanṣir bi-llāh
Ma'ad al-Mustansir Billah
Al-Mustansir Billah
Maʿad al-Mustansir Biallah

description: Fatimid caliph

wikidata_label: Al-Mustansir

wikipedia_title: Al-Mustansir Billah


text:
French
Paris
Charles-André van Loo
Grand Prix de Rome
Rome
Annibale Carracci
Pietro Berrettini da Cortona
Giulio Romano
Michelangelo
Naples
Bologna
Venice
Titian
Peter Paul Rubens
St Roch
The Raft of the Medusa
Théodore Géricault
École Militaire
Domenichino
Invalides
French Revolution
Catherine II of Russia
St Petersburg

categories: Artists from Paris,1806 deaths,19th-century French painters,1726 births,French male painters,18th-century French painters

paragraph: Gabriel François Doyen

paragraph: Gabriel François Doyen (1726 – 5 June 1806) was a French painter, who was born at Paris.

paragraph: He became an artist against his father's wishes, becoming a pupil at the age of twelve of Charles-André van Loo. Making rapid progress, he obtained at twenty the Grand Prix de Rome, and in 1748 set out for Rome. He studied the works of Annibale Carracci, Pietro Berrettini da Cortona, Giulio Romano and Michelangelo, then visited Naples, Bologna and, crucially, Venice. While in the latter city Doyen was greatly influenced by the work of the famous colourists, such as Titian.

paragraph: In 1755 returned to Paris and, at first unappreciated and disparaged, he resolved by one grand effort to achieve a reputation, and in 1758 he exhibited his "Death of Virginia". It was completely successful, and procured him admission to the "Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture". Doyen was also influenced by Peter Paul Rubens after a visit to Antwerp. This influence is, perhaps, best displayed in his "Le Miracle des ardents", painted for the church of St Genevieve at St Roch (1767). This painting was exhibited in the salon of 1767, which was recorded by Saint-Aubin in "View of the salon of 1767'". Art historian Michael Levey described this painting as the 'high point' in the artist's career, suggesting the drama of the piece may be a precursor to that which characterises the French Romantic painting of the 19th century. He notes how the writhing figures of the foreground are similar to those found in "The Raft of the Medusa" by Théodore Géricault. In 1773 Doyen painted his "The Last Communion of St Louis" for the high altar of the chapel at the École Militaire; it is strongly reminiscent of "The Last Communion of St Jerome" by Domenichino and displays a sharp clarity of message, required by its position far above the high altar. Another notable work of this period in Doyen's life is the "Triumph of Thetis" for the chapel of the Invalides. In 1776 he was appointed professor at the Academy.

paragraph: During the initial stages of the French Revolution he became active in the national museum project; however in 1791 he left France for Russia on the invitation of Catherine II of Russia. He settled in St Petersburg, where he was much honoured by the Imperial family and Russian art establishment. He died there on 5 June 1806.

alias:
Gabriel-Francois Doyen
Gabriel Francois Doyen
Gabriel-François Doyen
Doyren
N. Doyen
Doyen
M. Doyen

description: French painter

wikidata_label: Gabriel François Doyen

wikipedia_title: Gabriel François Doyen