…(b.1941), Spanish-born tenor. His performances in operas by Verdi and Puccini have met with particular acclaim…
…the capital of the Dominican Republic, a port on the south coast; population 2,154,000 (est. 2007). From 1936 to 1961 it was called Ciudad Trujillo…
…(1895–1974), Argentinian soldier and statesman, President 1946–55 and 1973-4. He participated in the 1943 military coup, and was later elected President, winning popular support with his social reforms. The faltering economy and conflict with the Church led to his removal and exile…
…(circa 1170–1221), Spanish priest and friar; Spanish name Domingo de Guzmán. In 1216 he founded the Order of Friars Preachers at Toulouse in France; its members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars. Feast day, 8 August…
