The Pocket Guide to World HistoryBrant, Sebastian. 1458-1521. German medieval satirical poet. Ship of Fools 1494. [Read more ...] Branting, Karl. 1860-1925. Founder of Swedish Social Democratic Party, Prime Minister 1920-4. [Read more ...] Braque, Georges. 1882-1963. French painter. Developed Cubism with Picasso. First living artist in Louvre. Man with Guitar 1911. [Read more ...] Brattain, Walter. 1902-87. US transistor inventor. [Read more ...] Braun, Eva. 1912-45. Hitler’s mistress. [Read more ...] Braun, Werner von. 1912-77. German/US rocket engineer. V-2. Apollo. Explorer. [Read more ...] Brazil. 1500 Cabral discovers. 1532 Portuguese colonize. 1808-22 Seat of Portugal monarchy. 1822 Independent monarchy. 1828 -Uruguay. 1891 Republic. [Read more ...] Brazzaville Declaration. 1944. Established colonial representation in French parliament, but not autonomy. [Read more ...] Brearly, Harry. English. Stainless steel 1913. [Read more ...] Breasted, James. 1865-1935. US Egyptologist. Ancient Records 1906. [Read more ...] Brébeuf, St. Jean. 1593-1649. French missionary to Canadian Indians. Martyr. [Read more ...] 113 © Copyright 2007 PocketHistory.com Hosted by BenLo Park |