Sabbatal, Zevi. 1626-76. Jewish mystic. Failed march on Constantinople.

Sabbatarians. Christians for strict observance of sabbath by all. Blue Laws.

Sacre Coeur. Paris basilica built 1873-1910 by Abadie, at a cost of FF40 million.

Sadowa, Battle. 1866. Königgrätz.

Salamis, Battle. 480BC. Greek naval victory over superior Persian fleet.

Salbai, Treaty. 1782. Ends first Maratha War.

Salem Witch Trials. 1692. 19 executed in Massachussets based on adolescent fantasies.

Salome. -72. Herod Antipas’ step-daughter, demanded and received John the Baptist’s head.

Salomon, Haym. 1740-85. Main financial backer of American Revolution.

Salten, Felix. 1869-1945. Austrian writer. Bambi 1923.

Samurai. 11C-1868. Japanese warriors. Basis of Shogun power.

San Francisco. 1769 Portola discovers bay. 1776 Mission founded. 1835 Yuerba Buena cove settled. 1846 US. 1847 = San Francisco. 1906 Earthquake, fire kill 315.

San Jacinto, Battle. 1836. Mexican defeat means Texas indepence. Mexican War.

San Juan Hill, Battle. 1898. Part of Battle of Santiago. US defeat Spain in Cuba. Roosevelt. Rough Riders.

Santa Anna, Antonio de. 1794-1876. Mexican general, president 1833~47. Defeated at San Jacinto, Mexican War.

Santiago, Battle. 1898. Final Cuban victory over Spain, Spanish American War.

Saratoga, Battle. 1777. American victory, turning point in American Revolution.

Sargon II. King of Assyria c722-705BC. Destroyed kingdom of Israel. Conquered Samaria, Babylon.

Sarmations. 4C BC-4C. Association of Iranian tribes in SW Russia, Balkans.

Scandberg. 1404-68. Albanian prince, raised as hostage in Turkey. Led Albanians vs Turks 1444-66.

Schacht, Hjalmar. 1877-1970. German financier. Halted ruinous inflation 1923. President of Reichsbank 1929-39. Minister of Economy 1934-7.

Schein, Johann. 1586-1630. Reformation composer. Introduced Italian Baroque to German music.

Schley, Winfield. 1839-1911. Destroyed Spanish fleet at Santiago.

Schönbrunn, Peace. 1809. Austria lost land to France, Russia, Bavaria, Warsaw in Napoleonic Wars.

Scientology. 1955-. Religious/scientific movement founded by Hubbard.

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