Goldman, Emma. 1869-1940. Russian/US anarchist. Deported from US, 1919.

Goldoni, Carlo. 1707-93. Italian dramatist. Realistic comedy.

Goldsmith, Oliver. 1730-74. Irish Writer: Vicar of Wakefield 1766; She Stoops to Conquer 1773.

Goldwyn, Samuel. 1882-1974. Polish/US film producer with De Mille. MGM.

Goliad Massacre. 1836. 350 Texan prisoners by Mexico in War for Independence.

Goliath. c11C BC. Philistine giant slain by David.

Gombos, Gyula. 1886-1936. Fascist Hungarian Premier 1932-.

Gómez, Juan. 1864-1935. Ruthless Venezuelan dictator 1908-.

Gomorrah. Licentious city destroyed by God. Sodom.

Gompers, Samuel. 1850-1924. British/US founder, president, AFL 1886~.

Gonçalves, Nuno. 15C. Founded Portugal school of painting. Sao Vicente altarpiece.

Goncalves Dias, Antonio. 1823-64. Romantic “National” poet of Brazil.

Goncourt, Edmond. 1822-96. French novelist. Renée Mauperin. Created Goncourt literature prize.

Gongora, Luis de. 1561-1627. Spanish poet. Flowery style.

Good Emperors. 96-169. Romans, Nerva to Verus.

Good Parliament. 1376. Reforms against Edward III. Nullified 1377.

Goodman, Benny. 1909-86. US clarinetist/ bandleader. “King of Swing”.

Goodyear, Charles. 1800-60. US. Vulcanized rubber, 1839.

Gorbachev, Mikhail. 1931-. Leader of USSR 1985-91. Major reforms. Glasnost. Perestroika.

Gorboduc. Legendary English king. Sackville.

Gordian Knot. Cut by Alexander in Phrygia 333BC.

Gordius. Mythical Greek peasant king of Phrygia.

Gordon, Charles. 1833-85. British colonial administrator in Sudan, China. Taiping Rebellion.

Gordon Riots. 1780. NoPopery Riots led by Lord Gordon to demand Catholic Relief Act repeal.

Gorgias. c400BC. Sophist. “Making the losing cause the winning one.”

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