Dodona. Site of Greek oracle of Zeus.

Doenitz, Karl. 1891-1980. German admiral. Wolf pack U-boat strategy. Authorized German surrender, 1945.

Doge. 697-1797. Chief magistrate in Venice, Genoa.

Dogen. 1200-53. Japanese philosopher. Brought Zen sect from China.

Dogger Bank Incident. 1904. Russians sink British North Sea fishing trawlers believing them to be Japanese torpedo boats. Compensation paid. Russo-Japanese War.

Dolet, Étienne. 1509-46. French scholar. Executed for denying the soul’s immortality.

Dollar Diplomacy. Buying a country’s support with loans, aid.

Dollfuss, Engelbert. 1892-1934. Fascist Austrian Chancellor 1932-. Attacked Socialist demonstration led to 5 day civil war. Assassinated by Nazis.

Döllinger, Johann von. 1799-1890. German theologian. Opposed Papal infallibility. Excommunicated.

Domenico Veneziano. 1400-61. Florentine painter. St. Lucy Altarpiece c1445.

Domesday Book. 1086. Census and survey of England. Ordered by William I as basis for taxation.

Dominic, St. c1170-1221. Spanish monk, founder of the Dominican Order.

Dominica. Carib. 1493 Columbus discovers. 1660s French settle. 17C French, British dispute. 1805 British. 1966 Self-governing. 1978 Independent republic.

Dominican Order. 1216. Mendicant preaching friars with severe rule. Thomists.

Dominican Republic. Arawak. 1492 Columbus discovers. Spain 1795 France 1801 Haiti. 1809 Sp. 1822 Haiti. 1844 Independent.

Domino, Fats. 1928-. US rhythm and blues composer, performer. Sold 23M records 1949-60.

Don Cossacks. 16C-1707. Semi-independent Republic.

Don Pacifico Affair. 1850. Britain siezes Greek ships. Causes international protest.

Don Quixote. Cervantes’ idealist 16C hero who attacks sheep and tilts at windmills.

Donatello. 1386-1466. Florentine sculptor. Gattamelata 1445- first Renaissance equestrian statue. David- 1st Renaissance free-standing nude. St. George 1416.

Donation of Constantine. 8C. Forged document granting land to the papacy. Exposed 1440.

Donation of Pepin. 756. Land exchanged for Pope’s recognition. Basis of Papal States.

Donatism. 301-5C. Christian sect believing sacraments given by priests who had sinned are invalid.

Donatus. c333 Roman teacher. Ars Grammatica used for centuries.

Donizetti, Gaetano. 1797-1848. Italian Romantic opera composer. Lucretia Borgia 1833.

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