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Was a French Jesuit missionary in Canada. He entered the novitiate in October 1681 in Paris. For the

Was a French Jesuit missionary in Canada. He entered the novitiate in October 1681 in Paris. For the next six years he was an instructor at Vannes. Then followed a few years of additional studies in Bourges and Paris. In 1694 Marest was sent to Canada and chosen chaplain of an expedition under Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville that was being outfitted to try to take the Hudson Bay region from the English. This was "contrary to my inclinations" he wrote, since he was anxious to work among the Indians.

(born January 27, 1978 in Hull, Quebec) is a Canadian baseball catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies

(born January 27, 1978 in Hull, Quebec) is a Canadian baseball catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball.

Was a French Jesuit missionary to China. Many of his notes and observations on the history and liter

Was a French Jesuit missionary to China. Many of his notes and observations on the history and literature of the Chinese were published in the "Mémoires concernant l'histoire, les sciences les arts, les moeurs, les usages, etc., des Chinois: par les missionaires de Pékin" (Paris, 1776–89, 16 vols.). These volumes were at the time the chief source of information in Europe regarding China and its people.

Is one of the co-developers of quantum interferometric optical lithography

Is one of the co-developers of quantum interferometric optical lithography

Was a Dutch scientist. He was a professor in Duisburg, Utrecht, and Leiden, where he held positions

Was a Dutch scientist. He was a professor in Duisburg, Utrecht, and Leiden, where he held positions in mathematics, philosophy, medicine, and astrology. He is credited with the invention of the first capacitor in 1746: the Leyden jar.Pieter van Musschenbroek was born on 14 March 1692 in Leiden, Holland, Dutch Republic. His father was Johannes van Musschenbroek and his mother was Margaretha van Straaten. The Van Musschenbroeks, originally from Flanders, lived in the city of Leiden since circa 1600.[1] His father was an instrument maker, who made scientific instruments such as air pumps, microscopes, and telescopes.[

(b. January 16, 1902 in Gilbert, Pennsylvania d. December 8, 1986 in Tacoma, Washington) is a former

(b. January 16, 1902 in Gilbert, Pennsylvania d. December 8, 1986 in Tacoma, Washington) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.

Before his election as governor, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from

Before his election as governor, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st congressional district, to which he was elected in 2004 to succeed current U.S. Senator David Vitter. Jindal was re-elected to Congress in

Preki's career with league football clubs began in 1983 with Red Star Belgrade, with whom he spent 2

Preki's career with league football clubs began in 1983 with Red Star Belgrade, with whom he spent 2 years, winning one championship. Preki moved to the United States in 1985 to play indoor soccer in the original MISL, first with the Tacoma Stars then wit

Andrew was born on 19 February 1960 in the Belgian Suite of Buckingham Palace, London. His mother is

Andrew was born on 19 February 1960 in the Belgian Suite of Buckingham Palace, London. His mother is the reigning British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, the elder daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. His father is Prince Philip,

Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis,Minnesota, on June 7, 1958, to John L. Nelson and Matti

Prince Rogers Nelson was born in Minneapolis,Minnesota, on June 7, 1958, to John L. Nelson and Mattie Shaw.[3] John was a pianist and songwriter, and Mattie was a singer. He is named after the Prince Rogers Trio, his father's jazz band, and as a boy he wa

Princess Kiko is the eldest daughter of Kawashima Tatsuhiko, professor of geology at Gakushuin Unive

Princess Kiko is the eldest daughter of Kawashima Tatsuhiko, professor of geology at Gakushuin University, and his wife, Kazuyo. She was affectionately called Kiki by friends and relatives in her childhood. She spent her preschool days in the United State

A member of the British Royal Family. She is the elder daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York and S

A member of the British Royal Family. She is the elder daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York and the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Princess Beatrice is fifth and the first female in the Line of succession to the British Throne. She was the first Princess to be born into the immediate Royal family since the birth of Princess Anne in 1950. She is the Queen's fifth grandchild and second granddaughter.

Around the time that Winans had been accepted to college, the television show "The PTL Club" (now kn

Around the time that Winans had been accepted to college, the television show "The PTL Club" (now known as "Praise the Lord") took interest in her and her brother Benjamin (BeBe) as potential background vocalists for the show. They were accepted after goi

She is the daughter of the late actor and politician, Sunil Dutt and actress Nargis. She is also the

She is the daughter of the late actor and politician, Sunil Dutt and actress Nargis. She is also the sister of Sanjay Dutt and Namrata Dutt, with whom she published a memoir of her parents, titled, Mr. and Mrs. Dutt: Memories of our Parents in 2007Dutt re

Is Director of the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies

Is Director of the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies

A former Australia's Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner

A former Australia's Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner

Is an Australian fashion designer, and is often referred to as Australia's "golden girl" of fashion

Is an Australian fashion designer, and is often referred to as Australia's "golden girl" of fashion

Vince was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University[1] and began acting

Vince was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University[1] and began acting due to a mistake; a computer error in his high school registration scheduled him in an acting class, a subject which Vince has never left.Divorced from hi

Was a notable member of the Polish szlachta, a knight and a supposed first hetman of the Cossacks in

Was a notable member of the Polish szlachta, a knight and a supposed first hetman of the Cossacks in service of Poland, as well as a landowner and starost of Chmielnik. He was born in Brzezie, to a family of Stanislaw Lanckoronski and Anna née Kurozwecka.

Ruled Russia and later the Russian Empire from 7 May [O.S. 27 April] 1682 until his death, jointly r

Ruled Russia and later the Russian Empire from 7 May [O.S. 27 April] 1682 until his death, jointly ruling before 1696 with his weak and sickly half-brother, Ivan V. Peter carried out a policy of Westernization and expansion that transformed the Tsardom of